Finance Assistant - London

Finance Assistant

Reports to: Head of Finance

Responsible for: N/A

Start date: ASAP, ideally on or before 30 May 2022 to allow for a handover from the current incumbent

Term: Full time, permanent

Based in: London (Kings Cross)

Salary: GBP23,000 - GBP26,000

Application deadline: Midnight, Sunday 24th April

About DMI

Development Media International (DMI) creates evidence-based behaviour change campaigns to improve health and save lives. We deliver at scale to maximise impact and cost-effectiveness. We are the first organisation to scientifically demonstrate that mass media can increase life-saving behaviours. In 2018 DMI published the results of its 5-year, GBP7m randomised controlled trial (RCT) in West Africa which showed that 56% more children were taken for treatment for malaria, 73% more for diarrhoea and 39% more for pneumonia following exposure to our campaign. Modelling indicates that over 3000 lives were saved during the campaign and that our approach is one of the most cost-effective ways of saving children's lives. We have subsequently undertaken a second RCT which showed that the modern contraceptive prevalence rate was 20% higher in areas exposed to DMI's messaging compared to areas that were not.

DMI has two priorities: first, to continue to generate ground-breaking research, second, to take our proven strategies to scale, saving as many lives as possible and improving health. We work across a range of health issues, including child survival, reproductive health, nutrition, hygiene, and early childhood development. DMI works in close partnership with leading experts in health, including WHO, UNICEF and LSHTM and has been funded by some of the world's most prestigious organisations including the Wellcome Trust, DFID, Comic Relief, the Global Innovation Fund, Unorthodox Philanthropy and the Mulago Foundation.

We are an innovative and rapidly growing organisation, working at the nexus between science and creativity. DMI has demonstrated that knowledge is not only a human right but is also the key to saving lives in a cost-effective way. Our intellectual rigour, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn from both our successes and mistakes, makes us distinct. Our ethos is non-hierarchical: all our staff are intellectually high-powered, and we have a "best idea wins" culture. By working at DMI you will have a genuine, measurable impact on improving lives in low-income countries.

DMI has a permanent presence in Burkina Faso, Mozambique and Tanzania and has recently expanded to Madagascar, Malawi, Uganda, and Zambia. Our headquarters overlooks the Regents Canal in Kings Cross, London and provides the strategic direction for the whole organisation.

DMI was ranked as one of the most cost-effective non-profit organisations in the world by GiveWell and was the first organisation to receive the maximum rating from Impact Matters. It is also endorsed by the Centre for Effective Altruism, Giving What We Can and The Life You Can Save.

Find out more on our website.

Job description

DMI is looking for a Finance Assistant to join our small, friendly, and dynamic London team. They will work closely with the Finance Manager to run the project and company financial administration for DMI.

This role offers a varied range of responsibilities for the right candidate and the chance to develop their accountancy skills in both financial and management accounting. There will be the chance to work with people across the world as the Finance Assistant will be in contact with the finance teams at DMI's project offices. This is a great opportunity to learn from a social enterprise doing highly innovative work in international development.

More specifically, the Finance Assistant role will include the following responsibilities:

Bookkeeping, accounts receivable & accounts payable. Assisting the Financial Accountant, and other staff as required, with the accurate recording of accounting transactions and the maintenance of the sales and purchase ledgers

Financial planning and analysis. Assisting with DMI's financial planning and analysis activities, including but not limited to: liaising with DMI's country offices, reviewing and uploading financial reports, preparing budget variance analyses, FX planning/mitigation, and supporting the preparation of budgets and forecasts

Funder reporting. Supporting reporting to funders and donors as required.

Financial control and compliance. Supporting DMI's finance team with the implementation of, and compliance with, DMI's financial policies and procedures. This will include maintaining an adequate control environment and carrying out internal audit activities

Supporting DMI to comply with its tax obligations, primarily in the UK but also, if required, in other countries of operation. This will include completing VAT (and equivalent) returns which will require an up to date understanding of VAT regulations

Financial administration. Assisting with the general financial administration required of an organisation working internationally. This may include, among other tasks, filing supporting documentation, managing financial records and cash counts, and processing expense claims

Any other tasks as required by DMI

Person specification

Required knowledge, skills and experience

Minimum of 1-2 years' experience in a similar role, or equivalent qualifications / vocational training. The ideal candidate will be part qualified as an accountant

Excellent IT skills with experience of operating financial management systems (DMI uses QuickBooks). Competent to advanced level in Microsoft Excel.

Understanding of standard business procedures around procurement and other financial controls.

Strong intellectual ability, with the capacity to flexibly manage multiple tasks / priorities.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

The ability to demonstrate high levels of professionalism at all times

Desirable knowledge, skills and experience

Language ability in French or Portuguese or other major global language, both written and spoken

Experience of working with geographically displaced colleagues (ideally internationally)

Experience of working in the NGO/international development sector and ensuring compliance with International donors' requirements

DMI is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, ***, gender reassignment, ***ual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

DMI operates a zero-tolerance policy on ***ual exploitation and abuse and is committed to the protection and safeguarding of vulnerable individuals. Where appropriate, successful candidates will undergo background and reference checks. All DMI employees will be required to self-declare prior issues of ***ual or other misconduct, termination of past employment, criminal records, and concerns registered with government authorities regarding contact with children.

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