Treasury Accountant

Closing date: Ongoing

Location: Birmingham,UK

Ref: TA/FIN-F/1117

Contract: 1 Year, Fixed Term

Salary: £28,615 (Pending Review)

We are looking to recruit a Treasury Accountant who will ensure the maximum beneficial impact of funds by minimising the exposure of foreign currency, assist and support the Treasury Manager with all aspects of Treasury reporting, banking and financial service provider relationships and administration.

Furthermore the role will support the organisational risk management process. The post holder is responsible for supporting the organisational risk management process by supervising and advising the Treasury officer on various aspects of screening and due diligence such as third party partnerships, banks and cash beneficiaries. Related to this is the ability to support the department and its wider stakeholders by proactively supporting and coaching colleagues to be sensitive to relevant Islamic values and principles in the delivery of Organisational Objectives. The Treasury Accountant will also be engaged in maintaining a trace on all foreign currency trades until settlement, and resolving any compliance or routing matters.

It is essential that the candidate has a degree in Accountancy/Finance with evidence of continuing professional development and successful application of best practice in accounting and finance. Coupled with experience of Treasury reporting cash flows; management accounts, budgets and, the successful candidate must have the ability to exercise judgment and take decisions on unexpected problems. To consolidate and compliment the aforementioned, s/he must have a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail with a commitment to the production of work of a consistently high standard, and be able to organise and prioritise work of direct reports; be self-motivated and able to work on own initiative.

* Applicants will be interviewed on an ongoing basis and the vacancy will close as soon as the right candidate is found*

Islamic Relief promotes equality and meritocracy, and seeks individuals who agree with the IR values together with our policy standards on Anti-Bribery, Child Protection and Code of Conduct. We will carry out screening checks and will take out references on your behalf if you are selected.

Please note, for UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer.

Only applications from those who already have the right to live and work within the UK will be considered.

If you are talented, reliable, service minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to IRW’s values and beliefs, please apply by downloading the application pack from our website http://www.islamic-relief.org/ and forward the completed form to recruitment@irworldwide.org on or before the closing date.