Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a faith-based humanitarian relief and development organisation working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Established in 1984, with an active presence in over 45 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters. IRUK’s focus is strengthening effective funding, mobilising for change through advocacy and awareness-raising, and strengthening programme development and delivery. IRUK works with various partners and institutions, from governments, non-governmental organisations and local authorities to grassroots communities

Our International Programme Division are currently recruiting for the position of a Regional Finance Coordinator-Asia. The Regional Finance Coordinator will be responsible to provide financial support to the regional office and support the capacity building of country office finance staff under the supervision of Regional Finance Manager. The post holder will review budget proposals, monthly financial information, review funds transfer requests, consolidate reports and produce timely and accurate financial information at regional level.

The successful candidate must have or be:

1. Good management and financial accounting experience, including a pro-active approach to budget monitoring, reporting etc.

2. Degree in Accountancy/Finance and Intermediate Level Qualified or studying final level of AAT/ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW or equivalent professional qualifications

3. Experience of donor, financial accounting, budgets and yearend financial reporting

4. Excellent communication skills to liaison with regional assigned countries. Strong English communication skills (verbal as well as writing

5. Advance excel skills; in designing reports

6. Ability to manage work load of multiple and remote locations, ability to think strategically

Pre-employment checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance

• receipt of satisfactory references

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

How to apply

If you are talented, reliable, service minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please visit www.islamic-relief.organd apply by completing our online application form.