Career Opportunities at British Council

Qualified Accountant (ACCA or CFA) with at least 3 years’ experience post-qualification. The successful post-holder will contribute to the delivery of one global Finance team with accurate and effective financial information in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and specifically in East Africa.

Purpose of job

The post-holder is expected to achieve substantial impact by supporting the provision of accounting integrity. This will be achieved through:
• Supporting the Regional Financial Controller with the end to end accounting process across the operation; including month and year end close
• Ensuring consistent, accurate and robust financial accounting processes in line with accounting practices and corporate policies

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Degree holder in Accounting/ Auditing or Finance with at least 1 year experience post-qualification. The successful post-holder will contribute to the delivery of one global Finance team with accurate and effective financial information in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and specifically in East Africa.

Purpose of job

The post-holder is expected to achieve substantial impact by ensuring governance and enterprise risk management is achieved. This will be realised through:
• Monitoring of financial controls, using corporate frameworks as specified
• Monitoring risk levels and take corrective action where this is required.
• Acting as the first point of contact within the region for counter-fraud activity
• Participating in leading regional investigations as needed drawing on the expertise of the Central Fraud team and acting on their advice.
• Recommending appropriate action to the Regional Finance Director.

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Degree holder or part qualified with a recognized body with at least 2 years’ experience in operational financial management or management accounting. The successful post-holder will contribute to the delivery of one global Finance team with accurate and effective financial information in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and specifically in East Africa.

Purpose of job

The post-holder is expected to achieve substantial impact by contributing to planning and business decisions. This will be realised through:
• Supporting the Regional Head Financial Planning and Analysis in providing professional guidance in Financial Planning and Analysis.
• Supporting regional Business Development Managers and providing assurance on the underlying business financial performance
• Analysing and interpreting long - and short - term financial and operational plans through management reporting, analysis and interpretation of financial trends, impact assessment in conjunction with the Regional Finance Director in order to enable informed decisions.

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Degree holder with at least 2 years’ experience in operational financial management or management accounting. The successful post-holder will contribute to the delivery of one global Finance team with accurate and effective financial information in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This is a regional post.

Purpose of job

The post-holder is expected to achieve substantial impact by contributing to planning and business decisions. This will be realised through:
• Supporting the Regional Head Financial Planning and Analysis lead in providing professional guidance in Financial Planning and Analysis.
• Supporting regional Business Development Managers and providing assurance on the underlying business financial performance
• Analysing and interpreting long - and short - term financial and operational plans through management reporting, analysis and interpretation of financial trends, impact assessment in conjunction with the Regional Finance Director in order to enable informed decisions.