We have an excellent opportunity for a Finance Officer โ Revenue and Administration within our Corporate Business Division.
The post-holder will be responsible for managing the Accounts Receivable function by ensuring the effective and efficient processing and management of revenue and receivables, including member country pledges and contributions.
Other responsibilities entailed in this role include (but are not limited to):
Managing all aspects of revenue control within the Secretariat, including billing, debtor management, cash collections and the maintenance, interpretation, and application of the Secretariatโs Arrears Management policy and procedures; Responding to and resolving queries from High Commissioners, Ministries and other organisations in relation to revenue and receivables. This will include the preparation of receipt acknowledgement letters and reminder letters to the High Commissioners, Ministries and other organisations for outstanding balances, as per the established time schedules and agreements; Maintaining a schedule of countries who are in breach of the Abuja Guidelines, ensuring that any changes to the status of countries affected by the Abuja Guidelines throughout the year are updated and are communicated in a timely manner; Preparing for and managing internal and external audit requirements as well as responding to audit queries; Attending the Revenue Management Committee and facilitating the collection process to ensure that this is completed in a timely and in an effective manner.To be considered, you must hold a degree in Accounting or a relevant field and be ACCA part qualified, AAT full qualified or equivalent. Candidates are required to have at least five yearsโ work experience in bookkeeping, accounts receivables or in a similar finance environment and be experienced users of a computerised accounting system. Good knowledge and skills in accounting journals and of reconciliations is also essential.
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 member governments and provides guidance on policy making, technical assistance and advisory services to Commonwealth member countries. We support governments to help achieve sustainable, inclusive and equitable development.
To join us, you must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country as well as have the right to live and work in the UK.
Please apply by submitting a CV and cover letter. Covering letters should be structured to address the key criteria required in the Person Specification, giving clear examples.
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