Interim Finance Officer (Year End)
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | London/ Hybrid |
| Area | London, UK |
| Sector | Finance |
| Salary | £30 Per Hour |
| Start Date | July 8th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Ashley Price |
| Job Ref | 7568 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | DBS/DS |
- Description
- The Client:
A government client is looking for an Interim Finance Officer (Year End) to join them on a 3 month contract. This position will be based in London/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
The Finance and Management Information Section (FMIS) forms part of the Corporate Business Division, which has responsibility for a wide range of corporate services and has overall responsibility for the financial management of the annual budget of approximately £40 million. The Funds include the Fund for Technical Cooperation and the Youth Programme, as well as the New York Joint Office and the Small States Office in Geneva.
FMIS provides financial management and accounting services and support to the section that prepares budgets, management information and financial statements for the client funds. It also manages payroll, pensions, revenue, treasury, payments and travel for both full time staff and contracted experts, and provides financial information to Secretariat management and the governing bodies. FMIS is also responsible for the risk management across the Secretariat as well as the maintenance of the Secretariat’s financial system.
The Interim Finance Officer, Year-end reports to the Financial Accountant who leads the Accounting Centre of the Secretariat’s Finance function. The functions of the Accounting Centre include general ledger accounting, treasury and preparation of the Secretariat’s financial information and statements for all three funds.
The Interim Finance Officer, Year-end supports the Financial Accountant and Assistant Financial Accountants in preparing for the annual external audit of the financial statements as well as with the preparation of the financial statements.
The post holder is expected to support the Financial Accountant in the achievement of the team’s objectives and goals and work closely with other teams within FMIS.
Role Description
Year-end and Month-end Reporting
- Develop and maintain monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts, effectively following up on and reconciling differences.
- Assist with maintaining and updating the fixed asset register ensuring that monthly depreciation, fixed asset additions and disposals are processed correctly.
- Maintain a proper record of all journal entries processed, including recurring journals and year-end adjustments.
- Determine monthly inter-fund balances necessary for regular settlement.
- Assist in the year-end process including preparation of audit working papers, schedules, supporting documentation and approved year-end adjustments.
- Assist with the timely preparation of the financial statements for each of the three Secretariat Funds.
- Assist with external audit queries.
Treasury Management
- Assist with the preparation of the daily liquidity reports.
- Assist in preparing cash flow forecasts to meet cash flow requirements.
- Ensure that all Bank accounts (UK and overseas) are monitored, reconciled to the financial system and are approved in a timely manner.
General
- Draw the attention of management to any potential risks and issues, identifying mitigating actions.
- Ensure compliance with the Secretariat’s policies and procedures including periodic updates of applicable policies and procedures.
- Contribute towards continuous improvement in Finance to deliver measurable and sustainable improvements in processes, especially in the Accounting Centre.
- Perform any other duties as may be required from time to time.
Person Specification
Education
- Degree in Finance, Business Administration or a related Finance discipline.
- CIMA/ACA/ACCA qualified, or part-qualified, and actively undertaking professional studies.
Experience and Skills:
- Five years’ experience in a similar Finance role.
- Experience in preparing balance sheet reconciliations, including experience on month-end close.
- Experience of fixed asset accounting.
- Experience of liaising with external auditors.
- Working knowledge of IPSAS or IFRS would be advantageous.
- Experience of bank reconciliations, including foreign currency bank accounts.
- Experience of multi-site and multi-currency reporting would be advantageous.
- Experience of working with CODA Financials or a similar accounting package or ERPs.
- Strong IT skills; experienced in using Microsoft Office products with a strong working knowledge of Excel.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Develop and maintain monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts, effectively following up on and reconciling differences.
