Accountant

BELIZE | Accountant @ NGO Empowering local communities | 2 weeks

AfID offers volunteer assignments across the UK, Africa, Asia & South America including Trustee/Treasurer and Capacity Building placements from 2 to 12 weeks.We have an exciting opportunity for an outgoing accountant or auditor to build international experience with this inspiring sustainable development NGO in Belize for 2 weeks+.

Background

Based in a quiet and remote village, our partner works to promote the health and well-being of the people, the communities and the environment in the Toledo District of Belize. The organisation assist indigenous Mayan, Garifuna and other local community-based groups in their efforts to create and maintain economically viable and environmentally sustainable means of providing for their families. They are currently running 2 main projects: installing solo lighting in every home in the village and distributing reading books to local children. The NGO was initially a medium-sized organization with a number of grants and projects. However, they have been struggling for several years with a reduction in funding and staff.  

Your Role

They are seeking a pro-bono accountant to help them review and streamline their accounting processes and prepare for a potential audit.  You will begin with an internal review of their existing procedures, systems and controls, making your own assessment and recommendations for best practices, taking into consideration the resources and capacity of the team.This broad and wide-ranging assignment is a great opportunity for accountants thinking about a career move to the international development sector, you will get an extensive insight in just a couple of weeks. 

Feeling inspired?
Need a fresh challenge.. to do something worthwhile?
Keen to volunteer & share your skills & experience?

If that's a YES (x3), please apply and find out how we can individually tailor a volunteer placement that's right for you. We are confident you’ll encounter a variety of new and exciting challenges, share new experiences with inspiring people and learn skills that will give you confidence to face challenges in other areas of your life. You’ll be inspired and get back so much more than you give!

About Us

Accounting for International Development (AfID) are leading specialists in supporting NGOs operating globally with their financial management capacity & recruitment needs.  The organisation offers every type of accountant or auditor, from anywhere in the world the opportunity to use their skills to support a broad range of non-profit organisations globally. Volunteer assignments of between 2 weeks and 12 months and /or longer permanent placements form part of an ongoing strategy to build the financial management capacity of charities in over 50 countries. 

Website: www.afid.org.uk