Systems Accountant

Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 38 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries across the globe, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflicts and natural disasters.

IRW is currently recruiting for the position of ‘Systems Accountant’ to join its dynamic and growing Finance Division. The postholder is responsible for:

· Manage the implementation and rollout for the system changes and enhancements to the ERP system financial modules.

· Work in collaboration with the ICT team to manage ERP and other projects affecting finance to provide support and expertise to the organisation.

· Lead the centralising of reporting and dashboarding of key financial analyse including charity funds reporting, reserves analysis

· Leading on the migration of financial data between systems.

· Support the alignment of financial reporting policies and practices across the organisation.

· Approving access to ERP finance roles, maintenance of GL.

· Preparation of mitigation reports for senior management.

· Project management if system enhancements and process improvements.

· To be the first line of testing of newly implemented enhancements

· Administration of financial controls on ERP system.

· Ongoing development of finance data warehouse.

· Day to day administration of finance-owned systems.

· Represent Finance and play a leading role in the implementation of new ERP and CRM systems

The successful candidate must have or be:

· Degree in Accountancy/Finance or related subject

· Qualified ACCA/CIMA.

· Advanced knowledge of Unit 4 software

• Up to date knowledge of IFRS and financial processes

· Up to date knowledge and understanding of charity accounting, in particular, restricted and unrestricted Funds reporting and allocation of funds

• A high level of proficiency in the use of accounting software and spreadsheets

· Ability to design complex and bespoke reports for executive management

· Ability to exercise judgment and take decisions on unexpected problems

· Solid experience in the management of financial systems, including improving, streamlining, and implementing systems

· Highly experienced in providing training to users of Financial Systems

• Proven experience of budgeting, monitoring financial results, undertaking appropriate analysis and reporting to senior management
• Experienced in liaising with Auditors and responding to Auditors’ queries

· Proven experience in delivering high-quality service to users of an ERP system

· Experience in funds accounting and appropriate allocation of funds in line with charity policies and guidelines

· Demonstrated ability to compile, analyse and interpret complex financial data and to prepare thorough clear and concise written documentations with conclusions

· Experience in operating and extracting data from complex accounting systems

For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description.

If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.

For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit:

https://www.islamic-relief.org/work-with-us/what-we-offer/

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on 08/03/2022.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• criminal records check
• receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications that would require sponsorship.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief:

(Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship)

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer