Job Description
Job title: Accounting Manager
The Starry Night Foundation is a non-profit foundation in the field of scientific and medical research set up by serial entrepreneur who has founded a multi-billion publicly listed company. The foundation funds new discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing. Our academic committee includes renowned scholars such as 2013 Nobel Prize laureate. We are looking for someone with accounting background to join our newly set up team in London.
The opportunity
This role will report directly to the Executive Director of the Foundation (ex-McKinsey). This is a unique ‘start up’ opportunity in a well-funded organization. As one of the first members of new team, you will have opportunity to contribute and shape what we do and how we do things. We welcome young, ambitious, and capable candidates to join us on this exciting journey. We offer a very attractive remuneration package and incentives for good performance.
Responsibilities:
- Perform accounting, bookkeeping and bank reconciliations, manage expenses, ensure timely submission of mandatory reporting and filing
- Perform financial reporting and budget control to assist management decisions
- Assist with endowment management and analysis when needed
- Monitor funding of projects in our portfolio
- Set up internal accounting policy, Identify and contribute to process improvements
- Manage & follow-up on contracts and legal documentation
- Liaise with external service providers such as banks, auditor, tax, legal, etc.
- Support general administration, research and other foundation projects when needed
Requirements:
- 3-5 related professional experience in accounting and finance function; Qualified accountant; Ideal candidate is currently taking a mid/junior role in auditing firm, start-up, foundation or corporate and ready to take a step up.
- Solid accounting knowledge and experience are a must; knowledge of compliance or operation of non-profit; working experience in auditing; experience in assisting endowment management or start-up experience is a plus
- Candidate must be highly organize, efficient, self-driven and trustworthy; able to work independently; fast learner; a strong track record; adhere to high integrity and professional standard
- Our projects are world-wide. International experience a great plus.
About us
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Starry_Night_Foundation
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £40,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Experience:
- Accounting: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- accounting qualification (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London
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