Project Financial Officer - London, United Kingdom - Cowater International
3 weeks ago
Description
KEY INFORMATION
Job Title:
Project Financial Officer
Sector:
International Development
Position Type:
Full-Time
Duration/Level of Effort:
Permanent
Position Location:
Hybrid (Home and office-based working)
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Able to work under mínimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
The Finance Officer must possess a proven ability to meet tight deadlines, must have excellent communication and organizational skills, must be proficient in MS Office (Excel and Word), and must have previous experience with an accounting software.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Finance Officer duties will include the following:
- Monthly review of various projects:_
- Financial administration of active projects according to project contracts.
- Verify and code international travel expense reports. Review project expense reports and transactions from field offices overseas, convert expenditures into Canadian dollars as required, and post into head office accounting records.
- Prepare bank reconciliation(s) for project bank account(s).
- Prepare financial reports as required under the contracts with Clients, including, but not limited to, quarterly and annual financial reports, budget variance reports, statements of eligible expenditures, etc. Work with Project Managers on narrative variance reporting.
- Closely monitor expenditures against project budgets.
- Work with Project Managers to prepare modifications to budgets and subproject budgets.
- Work with Project Managers to manage and administer projectspecific advance funds.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate invoicing and payment processing.
- End of month:_
- Prepare Monthly and quarterly financial reporting.
- Analyze variances from forecasts and budget.
- Analyze trial balances.
- Review field office reports.
- Ensure all items from monthly closing checklist are completed.
- Quarterly forecasts and annual budget:_
- Conduct quarterly and annual project financial projections.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.
- Professional certification such as (CPA, ACCA, CIMA) is a plus.
Minimum Experience:
- Two (2) to four (4) years of experience in a similar position.
Essential Skills:
- Must be fluent in English.
- Working on a FCDO project is an asset.
- Excellent computer skills specifically with Excel.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a team and meet deadlines.
Employment conditions:
This is a full-time permanent opportunity.
APPLICATION PROCESS
NB:
Applicants must already have a valid permit to work in the United Kingdom.
Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to professional experience and position expectations.
Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law.
ABOUT US
Cowater International is a leading global development consulting company founded in 1985. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada and with corporate hubs in Montreal, Canada, Brussels, Belgium, and London UK. Cowater International has successfully delivered a portfolio of over 2500 projects and assignments in more than 95 countries.
We work with governments, private sector actors and communities implementing projects that support socio-economic development, institutional strengthening, environmental improvements and advance equal opportunities for all.
We are a diverse and experienced team committed to building a better tomorrow for the people we serve.Our adaptive approach to management has led to our yearly award-winning work and recognition as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2017.
We thank you for your interest in building a better tomorrow with Cowater International.
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in London, SE1 9PG
Application deadline: 31/08/2023
