Interim Financial Controller (Global)

• 12 month FTC
• -(phone number removed) per annum
• Hybrid working - 2-3 days a week on site in London

About the client

Morgan Law are seeking an interim Financial Controller for a leading international charity in the London area.

Accountabilities

• Provides strategic leadership to the charity''s global financial accounting and control function, fostering a high-performing team culture focused on continuous improvement. Collaborates with the Director of IP Finance to strengthen financial control capabilities and professional development across country office finance teams
• Develops and enforces a robust framework of financial control policies and processes, ensuring country offices are held accountable through key performance indicators (KPIs). Oversees the organisation''s Scheme of Delegation and maintains the financial data model
• Leads the preparation and submission of statutory financial statements, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and full compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Manages the annual external audit process, working closely with auditors to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. Provides oversight and support for hundreds of donor and local statutory audits across country offices, driving efficiencies and improvements across the charity and member organisations. Ensures timely resolution of audit findings and remediation of control weaknesses
• Partners with the Transformation and IT departments to align systems with their reporting needs and financial control frameworks, and to support the delivery of system-related projects
• Develops their global tax strategy, ensuring compliance with applicable tax regulations and providing expert support to country offices and global teams on tax-related issues

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA or similar qualification (qualification by experience would not be considered)
• Very recent experience working for a large global not for profit organisation/charity
• Experience ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting to senior management and external stakeholders
• Excellent knowledge of charity SORP, statutory reporting requirements, and auditing standards
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Campaign Timeline

This is an urgent post and is open until filled.

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