Application Guide

How to Apply for Finance and Operations Manager

at Accounting For International Development

🏢 About Accounting For International Development

Accounting For International Development (AfID) places finance professionals in charities and non-profits worldwide, offering unique opportunities to apply financial skills to social impact. This specific partner is a UK charity transforming healthcare access in lower- and middle-income African countries, making it ideal for someone passionate about international development and health equity. Working here means contributing directly to poverty reduction through improved healthcare systems.

About This Role

This Finance and Operations Manager role involves leading all financial accounting, management accounting, and budgeting for a charity expanding healthcare programs in Africa, while supporting strategic finance projects and operational tasks. You'll ensure compliance with UK charity regulations (SORP 2015, Companies House, Charity Commission) and coordinate audits across multiple countries. The position is impactful as it directly enables the charity's mission by maintaining financial integrity and supporting program expansion.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing month-end transactions with the UK Finance Officer, preparing management accounts with cash flow forecasts for the Board, and coordinating with African country offices on audit preparations. You could also work on strategic finance projects for program expansion while supporting Co-CEOs with compliance tasks and IT administration, all while ensuring adherence to UK charity regulations.

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🎯 Who Accounting For International Development Is Looking For

  • Has experience preparing UK charity statutory accounts under SORP 2015 and managing submissions to Companies House and the Charity Commission
  • Possesses strong skills in both financial accounting (audit coordination, statutory accounts) and management accounting (month-end processes, cash flow forecasting)
  • Has experience working with international operations, particularly in African contexts, and can support country offices with audit processes
  • Is comfortable supporting administrative, compliance, and IT tasks for Co-CEOs while managing strategic finance projects

📝 Tips for Applying to Accounting For International Development

1

Explicitly mention your experience with SORP 2015 and UK charity accounting regulations in your resume

2

Highlight any experience coordinating audits across multiple locations or countries, especially in development contexts

3

Demonstrate how you've adapted management accounting formats for different stakeholders (senior management, boards)

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Show experience with both strategic finance projects and operational/administrative support in previous roles

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Emphasize any background in healthcare, international development, or African regional experience

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with UK charity accounting (SORP 2015, statutory accounts, Charity Commission submissions)', 'Examples of coordinating audits across multiple locations or supporting international offices', "How you've adapted financial reporting for different stakeholders (management vs. board)", 'Your interest in healthcare development in Africa and why this mission resonates with you']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → The charity's specific healthcare programs in Africa (countries served, types of interventions)
  • → UK Charity Commission reporting requirements and SORP 2015 updates
  • → Accounting For International Development's placement model and partner network
  • → Challenges in healthcare delivery in lower- and middle-income African countries

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through your experience preparing annual statutory accounts for a UK charity under SORP 2015
2 How would you coordinate month-end processes between UK and program finance teams across different time zones?
3 Describe a time you had to modify management accounting formats for different stakeholder preferences
4 What experience do you have supporting administrative and IT tasks while managing strategic finance projects?
5 How would you approach supporting country offices in Africa with their audit processes remotely?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying without specific UK charity accounting experience (SORP 2015, Charity Commission)
  • Focusing only on financial accounting without demonstrating management accounting and operational support skills
  • Not showing understanding of the international development context or healthcare sector

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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