GS Finance Manager

The Global Secretariat Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management, regulatory compliance, financial planning and analysis, and financial reporting for the Global Secretariat, working closely with finance teams across Hubs. The financial reporting includes preparation of annual financial statements for external audits, and financial accounts for Management, GLT, International Board and the General Assembly.

Who we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; CPA, ACCA, or CIMA certification is strongly preferred.
• Experience in managing a financial operations department, including financial planning and reporting.
• Experience of working in an international environment and managing multi-currency general ledgers
• Proven ability to build high performing and multi-located teams through a commitment to delegation and empowerment, clarity of individual responsibilities and their related areas of personal or collective accountability.
• Maintain relationships and good collaboration with Finance counterparts in other AAI countries.
• Proven experience in leading and collaborating with teams in multiple locations.

You should also have a strong commitment to ActionAid’s values and ethos, including ActionAid’s feminist leadership principles.

What we offer:

ActionAid is committed to providing a welcoming, supportive workplace where we recognise a job well done, encourage close collaboration and sharing power, and where safeguarding standards and feminist leadership are exemplified everywhere. At ActionAid, you can look forward to a fair compensation package and a flexible working environment, including

• A workplace that embraces feminist principles
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption pay