Programme Finance Accountant
Posted 2 days 9 hours ago by Trace | Expert Accountancy & Finance Recruitment
Permanent
Full Time
International development Jobs
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Programme Finance Accountant, International Development Organisation, £49k, Central LondonA renowned global development organisation is seeking a Programme Finance Accountant to support its dynamic international programmes team. This is a brilliant opportunity to play a key role in managing complex donor-funded grants, working closely with the Programme Finance Manager to ensure robust financial controls, compliance, and insightful donor reporting across the grant life cycle.Key Responsibilities 
- Lead on grant management, ensuring compliance with donor requirements at every stage.
- Monitor programme spend, flag variances, and schedule regular grant review meetings.
- Maintain up-to-date internal tools and grant trackers to monitor financial performance.
- Support donor financial reporting, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
- Prepare budgets and forecasts for grant proposals and revisions.
- Manage sub-grant agreements, cash flow requests, and financial reporting to partners.
- Ensure procurement, accounting, and audit processes meet donor and internal standards.
- Conduct due diligence on new donors and partners.
- Provide support during audits and internal reviews.
- Willingness to travel internationally for site visits (2-3 times per year).
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in financial accounting, ideally within a grants-funded setting.
- Proven track record in grant management and donor financial reporting.
- Strong skills in budgeting, forecasting, and financial systems management.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is desirable.
- Experience in an international development organisation or NGO is highly desirable.