Current duties• Ensure quarterly and annual financial statements are prepared in compliance with IFRS and SORP FRS 102 reporting standards.• Develop, implement, and maintain financial management systems, policies, and procedures to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements.• Review monthly cash flow projections and provide recommendations on investment opportunities to ensure optimal financial management.• Oversee and approve the organization’s monthly reconciliation schedule to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.• Lead the preparation and review of budgets for the UK and international offices, managing an overall budget of approximately US$30m/y.• Authorize purchase orders, payments, and statutory returns, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and financial controls.• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits, responding to audit queries and implementing necessary corrective actions.• Identify financial risks across departments and recommend strategies to mitigate them, safeguarding the charity’s financial health.• Ensure financial reporting aligns with the organization’s strategic objectives and complies with relevant accounting standards.• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, donors, and partners, to support the charity’s financial sustainability.• Provide leadership and oversight for departments including Reporting, Budgeting & Planning, Procurement, Administration, and Logistics, ensuring effective collaboration and operations.• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including those set by HMRC, Companies House, and the Charity Commission, to maintain the charity’s legal standing and tax status.• Review and assess suppliers' tenders as part of the procurement committee, ensuring financial considerations are integrated into procurement decisions.

Duties Performed• Prepare annual business plans, financial models, and five-year forecasts to align with the organization’s strategic direction and long-term objectives.• Assist in managing daily cash flow, monitor financial performance, and ensure of the organizational.• Assist budgeting processes, implement cost control measures, and monitor expenditures to ensure financial sustainability within approved budgets.• Prepare monthly management reports, quarterly Board packs, and annual financial statements, providing clear insights into financial performance and KPIs.• Oversee grant-related financial transactions, ensure compliance with donor regulations, and produce accurate financial reports for donors.• Lead annual audit preparation, perform variance analysis, and review financial reconciliations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and integrity of financial data.• Assist in managing the financial reporting team, ensuring timely delivery of reports and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and process excellence.• Assist in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and system enhancements.• Monitor compliance with VAT, tax returns, and other statutory requirements, ensuring the organization meets all regulatory obligations, including with HMRC, Companies House, and the Charity Commission.

Trained for the following areas:• Financial Accounting & Reporting • Financial Systems & Controls• Budgeting & Cost Containment • Financial Compliance • Financial Auditing • Cash Flow Management • Asset & Inventory Management • Financial Risk Management • Financial Models • Taxation • Grant Management • Stakeholder Relationships Management

Carried out audit work for different clients as an audit assistant including CPS, Bindura University, Chihambakwe Partners, Mutumbwa and Mugabe Partners, CIS, Kwekwe City Council, MCZ Connexional Offices, Mesereor, AFCAST.