Interim Financial Controller

6 Month fixed-term contract
55,000-60,000 per annum
Hybrid working, 1 day a week on site in London

About the client
Morgan Law are seeking an interim Financial Controller for a Charity in the London area.

Accountabilities

Supervising the maintenance of financial ledgers and accounting processes for the Charity and its subsidiaries
Oversight of the year-end process including statutory accounts and external audit, including completion of the statutory accounts
Ensuring that appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented and maintained
Ensuring compliance with all relevant Charity legislation
Liaising with bank and ensuring bank signatories are up to date
Providing financial and non-financial information to Trustees, directors, budget holders, project managers and external funders
Setting work plans, delegating tasks, reviewing performance, providing guidance, line management, coaching and mentoring for five direct reports
Responsible for maintaining financial records for the department and compliance with data protection and GDPR
Providing cover for the Chief Financial Officer where appropriate

Candidate Requirements

Fully qualified CCAB accountant (E)
Demonstrable experience in an accountancy and/or finance environment
Previous experience of managing a team of similar size and operating in a complex environment
Will have experience gained from either: charity, public sector or similar organisation and hold a professional accounting qualification (E)
Strong technical accounting, able to support the Senior Financial Accountant in determining accounting treatments. Working knowledge of Financial Reporting Manual (preferable)
Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills are required to line manage, convey complex information, influence and negotiate
Excellent computer literacy skills, including a high degree of proficiency with spreadsheets and experience of interrogating a computerised accounts systems
Proven communication skills in dealing with senior staff and ability to relate to non-financial managers
Ability to work under pressure, in a flexible manner and maintaining attention to detail

Campaign Timeline
This is an urgent post and is open until filled.

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