Head of Finance Maternity cover

IAPB leads international efforts to prevent blindness. Our vision is of a world in which no-one is needlessly blind or visually impaired and where those with unavoidable vision loss can achieve their full potential.

Head of Finance

Maternity cover 7 months (December 16 – June 17)

Up to £55,000

Flexible hours and other benefits

Location London WC1

IAPB needs an experienced accountant to lead the small finance team through the busy year end period. The main focus during this period will be producing the annual statements, so the ideal candidate will have recent experience in creating SORP accounts and working with external auditors.

IAPB supports a global network of members including large INGOs, corporate bodies, national committees and small charity hospitals. This role interacts heavily with the finance functions in member organisations and with the Trustees. The ability to work with people from different backgrounds and with different sectors is extremely important.

IAPB’s staff are spread across the globe so experience of building relationships remotely to support budget holders and project managers with their planning and reporting is needed. This role is also responsible for to the supervision of the other two members of the finance team who are based in London. The ability to coach and create an effective team is critical

IAPB is a diverse and interesting organisation and there is much opportunity in this role to input into strategic planning, develop leadership skills and work with partners around the world. This could be an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to get into international development or looking to put into practice their senior management skills.

To apply please download the application pack below and follow the instructions within.

Closing date: 02/10/2016

Interviews will be 10-21 October