The Aga Khan Foundation is a leading global development organisation working to tackle the root causes of poverty. For more than 50 years, we have helped create strong community institutions that support sustainable, locally driven initiatives to improve the lives of millions of people. By combining local knowledge with global best practices, we strive to bring about transformative and long-lasting improvements to quality of life. Working alongside the agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network and through partnerships with local communities, civil society and business as well as governments and international aid agencies, we are building a future where we all thrive together. Must have right to work in the UK Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why you want the role, why you want to work for AKF(UK) and how your experiences and skills to date make you the most suitable applicant for the role. Qualifications CCAB qualified accountant. Experience 5 years relevant experience in programme financial accounting and financial reporting Experience of designing and managing financial systems, processes and procedures Experience of programme budgeting and accounting including cost recovery modelling, cash flow management and reporting Experience of charity accounting and knowledge of auditing Experience working in international NGOs Experience working with EC, ECHO, FCDO or equivalent and familiarity with the various compliance rules and regulations Skills Good interpersonal, customer care and liaison skills with a wide range of stakeholders First rate oral and written communication skills Ability to work under pressure and to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines Ability to synthesise complex operational and financial details for reporting and presentation Ability to take a robust but tactful position, confident with a positive outlook Ability to problem solve, working with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver results Ability to work in a multi-institution network within a multi-cultural environment Fluent in oral and written English Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel Knowledge Broad understanding and experience of development issues and organisations Understanding of and appreciation for ADKN’s goals, values and ethics Knowledge of charity accounting To lead the financial accounting, management, reporting and oversight of AKF(UK) grants and programmes. This will include accounting reconciliations, grant reconciliations, cost recovery, budgeting, forecasting, internal and external financial reporting, procurement and compliance. To maintain a close working relationship with AKF(UK) finance and partnerships teams. Financial accounting, controls, compliance, and audit Ensure robust financial systems, procedures and controls are in place, are properly documented, regularly reviewed and efficiently used Ensure all AKF(UK) programme and grant transactions are reflected accurately in the finance system Ensure all grants are reconciled at least once every three months Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed on time every month Ensure cost recoveries from grants are made and monitored against budgets Monitor and review foreign exchange gains and losses on all grants and highlight any areas of concern to the Head of Finance & Operations Develop, improve and implement controls to ensure compliance with donor requirements, including through manuals, checklists, templates, and other tools. Develop internal tools that track active grants, secured and pipeline funding, cost recoveries and co-financing and ensure they are kept up-to-date Ensure adherence to all financial policies, especially authorisation, procurement and due diligence Prepare audit schedules and support the AKF(UK) organisational external audit process Lead and coordinate programme finance input to all grant audits Manage follow up on actions from grant audits Ensure that AKF(UK) is up to date on all financial regulations, sanctions, rules, procedures, formats, compliance, reporting requirements and that the Programme Finance Manual is kept up to date Financial oversight, reporting and planning Review all financial transactions related programmes and grants on a monthly basis and ensure that they are correct including cost recovery, co-financing, bank balances, and coding. Monitor spending on grants and escalate significant under or overspend on a timely basis Ensure all grants are up to date in the Grant Management Tracker, Co-financing Tracker and cost recovery forecast. Generate financial analysis and reports for management decision-making and Board submissions as required Maintain a cash flow projection for AKF(UK) grant transactions and ensure partners are providing regular updates Ensure all donor financial reports are reviewed by the programme finance team to ensure compliance with donor requirements, that the reports are produced on time, to a high standard and are consistent with the narrative Lead the Programme finance annual budgeting and forecasting exercise. Grant financial management, partners and donors Team management and supporting others Ensure due diligence assessments on implementing partners and donors are completed and tracked Ensure all donor grant agreements are reviewed by the programme finance team Ensure all sub-grant agreements with implementing partners are reviewed by the programme finance team Ensure timely submission of cash requests to donors Ensure timely payment of cash requests to implementing partners Ensure partner BvA reports are reviewed, any necessary documentation checks carried out and any inconsistencies identified Ensure all partners understand their reporting and compliance requirements. Carry out training, monitoring visits and audits on specific projects as necessary Review and monitor the grant management system to track pipeline and secured funding and ensure it is up to date at all times Team management and supporting others Lead the programme finance team, ensuring clear objectives, regular check-ins, and ongoing support. Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Head of Finance and Operations or the Regional Director, Europe & Asia (Partnerships)