Deputy Head of Financial Accounts - #2148703

Deputy Head of Financial Accounts

Fully Remote | International Development Charity | Up to £75,000 | Permanent

Lead statutory reporting. Drive audit improvement. Influence financial accounting across a complex international organisation.

We're partnering with a globally recognised international NGO to recruit a Deputy Head of Financial Accounts. This is an outstanding opportunity to take ownership of statutory financial reporting and external audit within a large, complex international environment. Reporting into the Head of Financial Control, you'll lead a specialist financial accounting team whilst working closely with finance colleagues across multiple countries to strengthen reporting, improve audit readiness and embed best practice.

This is far more than a traditional financial accounting role. It offers the opportunity to combine technical accounting expertise, leadership, international stakeholder management and change in a genuinely global organisation.

What you'll gain

• A genuinely global role, partnering with finance teams across multiple countries and influencing how financial reporting is delivered worldwide.
• The opportunity to lead a high-profile audit improvement programme, helping reduce audit timelines and improve the quality of information provided by international teams.
• Significant exposure to senior finance leaders, giving you the platform to influence decisions and shape the future of the financial accounting function.
• The chance to play a key role in a major ERP implementation, acting as the financial accounting subject matter expert.
• A varied leadership position combining people management, technical accounting, stakeholder engagement, training and continuous improvement.

What you'll do

• Lead the preparation and review of statutory financial statements, trustee reporting and balance sheet reviews.
• Manage the annual external audit, acting as the primary contact for auditors and coordinating activity across global finance teams.
• Build strong relationships with country finance teams, improving the quality of financial information submitted and supporting them to meet audit requirements.
• Review key financial reporting areas including VAT, tax and statutory returns, ensuring robust governance and compliance.
• Coach and develop a small financial accounting team, creating capacity through effective delegation and development.
• Support the implementation of a new ERP system by shaping future financial accounting processes and controls.

What you'll need

• ACA or ACCA qualified with experience leading statutory accounts and external audits.
• A collaborative leader who enjoys developing people and building relationships across diverse teams.
• Experience improving financial reporting, audit processes or controls within a complex organisation.
• The confidence to challenge, influence and work with stakeholders across multiple countries and cultures.
• Charity or international experience would be advantageous but isn't essential.

Interested?

If you're looking for a role where you can combine audit leadership, financial accounting, international collaboration and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.