War Resisters’ International is looking for a Finance and administration worker (2.5 days per week) A commitment to pacifism, and experience in dealing with finances, databases, and good computer literacy are essential. Other languages and awareness of international nonviolence movements are desirable. The job is based in London (Kings Cross).
Job Details
Work type: 
Paid
Salary: 
£ 21.601 per year (pro-rata).
Location: 
London (Kings Cross)
Deadline for Applications: 
15 Aug 09
Application Requirements: 

More information and application form at http://wri-irg.org/node/8118.

Skills Requirements: 
  • Ability to organise own work without close supervision
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of accounting and budgeting systems
  • Proven ability in understanding and interpreting financial statements and summarising main factors for non-financial managers to support their decision making
  • Good computer skills, and ability to learn new software (War Resisters' International uses a Linux based setup, and does not use Microsoft Office or other MS Windows based applications); also desirable, skills in maintaining Linux based computer networks
  • Good skill in use of computerised accounting applications (Gnucash – http://www.gnucash.org) and spreadsheets (OpenOffice Calc – http://www.openoffice.org)
  • Good numeracy skills, application of analytical approach to detail and attention to maintaining accuracy
  • Good database skills (SQL), or ability to learn new software quickly.
  • Experience of working in a team and understanding the importance of effective communications for sharing information
  • Good understanding of pacifism as well as a commitment to apply relevant policies
  • Experience of reporting to donors and understanding of need for accounting for restricted funds, recording of restricted income and expenditure
  • Fluency in English, written and spoken, and preferably knowledge of one of the following non-English languages: French, Spanish, German
Contact Details
Organisation URL: 
War Resisters' International
Contact Name: 
Andreas Speck
020-7278 4040
info@wri-irg.org