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Join FIA as a Finance & Compliance Officer

Deadline: Friday, October 17, 2025 - 23:59
Duration: One-year contract
Location: Remote
Salary:  As per FIA salary grade 9 which can be accessed here
Reporting to: Operations Lead

 

About Fight Inequality Alliance

Fight Inequality Alliance (FIA) is a growing global grassroots movement organising and mobilising to counter the excessive concentration of power and wealth in the hands of a small elite. We are building a just, equal and sustainable world.

We are embarking on an exciting new phase in the alliance’s history: a 10-year road map (2023 to 2033) where we aim to become the most powerful global grassroots movement tackling the power of the 1%.  For the alliance, the next decade is a critical time for the system that replaces neoliberalism to be defined and fought for. Whilst we organise at a larger scale to change the inequalities pressing on the daily lives of people living on the frontlines of inequality, we will also build people powered alternatives to the current system.

Our work is grounded in our core values. Know more about what guides and drives our work here.  

 

Join FIA as a Finance & Compliance Officer

FIA is looking for a creative and dynamic Finance & Compliance Officer to join our Operations Team. This team ensures appropriate and timely allocation, distribution, and management of necessary resources to carry out activities of the global, regional and national secretariats, based on approved plans by the General secretary and Global Council through management of the legal structure, finance and fundraising.

 

About the role:  

A member of the Operations Team that contributes to FIA’s overall performance and collectively delivers the global elements of the 10-year roadmap and global strategy. The Finance and Compliance Officer is responsible for providing a dedicated and dependable service, implementing and strengthening financial and legal management systems and processes to ensure the organization achieves its financial, legal and Operational goals. The role will contribute to the implementation of the 3-year goal of “Creating the institutional base for the Alliance and ensure and manage a budget of up to 5 million USD” into specific strategies and concrete actions.

 

What you’ll do:

  1. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
    1. Planning and leading on budget and financial management.
    2. Developing budgets and forecasting models, as well as risk management plans to ensure that spending and income are on target. 
    3. Conducting due diligence processes aimed at assessing, mitigating and managing the risk of financial fraud and mismanagement and ensuring clean audits.
    4. Allocating, distributing the necessary resources to the relevant FIA entities to ensure they carry out activities of the global, regional and national secretariats.
    5. Implementing robust financial management systems and processes that optimise resource utilisation, enhance transparency, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
    6. Ensuring financial and legal compliance and control including fixed assets, ledger reconciliation, asset movement control in line with procedures. 
    7. Ensuring timely financial reporting response to queries during audits, both internal and external.
    8. Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards, and taking proactive measures to address any non-compliance issues.
    9. Ensuring that the legal and regulatory requirements of the FIA legal entity are fulfilled; and records are kept up to date.
       
  2. What we’re looking for: 
    1. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
    2. Ability to analyse complex financial and legal information, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations.
    3. Strong analytical, strategic and project management/planning skills.
    4. Ability to work independently and deliver on agreed targets and goals.
    5. High level of honesty, integrity and professionalism
    6. High level of precision and accuracy
    7. IT literacy which enables the use of various software packages to produce financial reports, financial audits and keep track of financial transactions.
    8. Attention to detail to ensure compliance with legal obligations and financial regulations.
    9. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
    10. Strong organisation and time management skills
    11. Problem solving skills to resolve any hurdles that occur while managing budgets and executing financial reporting. 
       
  3. Experience:
    1. A formal education qualification in Financial Accounting/ Financial Management or related field
    2. At least 6 years’ experience working in finance, accounting and legal management roles, preferably in a non-profit sector or related.
    3. Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. 
    4. Experience in managing budget and forecasting financial needs.
    5. Well versed with common accounting tools and ERP softwares.
    6. Able to draw conclusions and assess impact from analysis and interpretation of financial data.
    7. Experience working with funders/ donors. 
    8. Substantial experience of the legal regulatory and funding environment of international civil society organisations.
       
  4. Essential
    A commitment to the Alliance’s values including:
    1. Strong feminist understanding, analysis, commitment and behaviour. 
    2. Commitment to battling all forms of discrimination and to standing with the most oppressed. 
    3. Strong commitment to develop, promote and practice Fight Inequality Alliance’s goals and values, as well as adhering to and upholding our Common Principles. 
    4. Commitment to grassroots organising and leadership. 
    5. Be open to learn, follow the lead and be accountable to those who experience oppression based on gender, race/ethnicity, disability, socio-class, LGBTQIA+, geography, etc. 
    6. Willingness to travel as required without creature comforts. 
    7. Excellent verbal and communication skills 
    8. Fluency in English, both spoken and written, is essential. 

 

Why Join Us:

  1. Be part of a global grassroots movement making a real difference in the world
  2. Work with a passionate and dedicated global team of changemakers
  3. Access opportunities for professional growth and development
  4. Enjoy a flexible work environment with a focus on work-life balance
  5. Contribute to meaningful and impactful work that aligns with your values

If you're ready to take on this exciting role and drive positive change with us, we want to hear from you! Be part of our transformative journey towards a more just and equitable future.

Candidates must be willing and able to travel for partner visits and team convenings; participation in the Global Assembly in November 2025 is expected.

 

How to apply:

Please click on the "apply" button at the bottom to start the application process. Applications close on 17th October 2025 at 23:59 UTC/ GMT. Please upload an up-to-date curriculum vitae and a covering letter, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.  
 


Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. Should you not have received feedback on your application within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
FIA reserves the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.