SCIAF has an exciting opportunity for an International Accountant to work with our partners across the world to bring
about lasting change.
This role will act as technical lead on SCIAF’s due diligence and compliance with our overseas partners, including
liaison with local auditors, response to fraud and other financial problems, and quality control of new and
existing partners. The role will help build the capacity of our overseas partners and our project staff in
financial issues, particularly in relation to institutional grants.
This role will be based in our Glasgow office, although a level of flexibility can be offered in terms of where and
when this role is undertaken. There will be occasional travel to partner countries.
Who we’re looking for
We’re seeking a self-starter, happy to work across teams and with a number of outside bodies. We are looking for a
high-performing individual with initiative and enthusiasm, someone flexible and responsive, who can apply both
rigour and creativity to solve problems and improve quality.
As an inclusive employer, we want our staff team to reflect the communities in which we live and work. We therefore
welcome applications from all sections of the community.
About SCIAF
SCIAF is the official overseas aid and development agency of the Catholic Church in Scotland. Our mission is to
enable the poorest to lift themselves out of poverty and work together to protect our common home, help people
recover from disaster, and inspire people in Scotland to put their faith into action. SCIAF works in partnership
with local and church organisations, supporting communities across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle
East, to bring about lasting change. We reach out to those in need, regardless of age, race or religion and
believe in supporting the whole person, including their spiritual wellbeing, political voice, cultural and
community life.
Safeguarding
The post-holder may travel overseas to less developed parts of the world and may come into contact with children
and/or vulnerable adults. SCIAF undertakes to ensure that all staff, volunteers and relevant others, whose work
might involve contact with children and/or vulnerable adults, will have completed additional recruitment
procedures and have
obtained a satisfactory PVG Check from Disclosure Scotland. We would also confirm that all staff are expected to
adhere to SCIAF’s Safeguarding Policy and a Code of Conduct which specifies the attitudes and behaviour that all
staff are expected to maintain.
Eligibility to work in the UK
Under the Asylum & Immigration Act SCIAF has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to work
in the UK. Consequently, before you can commence work you will be expected to provide evidence of your
eligibility to work in the UK. This may be your birth certificate, passport, work permit or other document
confirming your right to work in the UK. We confirm that SCIAF cannot be a sponsoring employer.