Organisation Overview:

About Self Help Africa:

Established in 1984, Self Help Africa is an international development organisation that works through agriculture and agri-enterprise development to address hunger, poverty, social inequality and the impacts of climate change. We believe that equitable economic development is key to lifting communities out of long-term poverty, empowering them to take control of their futures and improving their quality of life. 

In early 2023 we launched a new five-year organisation strategy, which defines shared mission as the alleviation of hunger, poverty, social inequality and the impact of climate change through community-led, market-based and enterprise-focused approaches, so that people can have access to nutritious food, clean water, decent employment and incomes, while sustaining natural resources.

Our wider organisation also includes social enterprise subsidiaries Partner Africa, which provides ethical auditing and consultancy services, and CUMO, Malawi’s largest micro-finance provider.

Our three core values are:
▪Impact: We are accountable, ambitious and committed to systemic change.
▪Innovation: We are agile, creative and enterprising in an ever-changing World.
▪ Community: We are inclusive, honest and have integrity in our relationships.

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to coordinate the accounts payable function of Self Help Africa Ireland and UK (including the UK subsidiary entities) and to assist the Senior Financial Accountant in all aspects of the day-to-day function of Self Help  Africa and UK (including the UK subsidiary entities.This is a varied role requiring good organisation and multi-tasking skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills and experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable

• Processing of all creditor invoices into the accounting system and the CRM
• Maintain the creditors’ ledger using the accounting software
• Managing creditors’ reconciliations
• Arranging for the payment of suppliers and recording of payments into the accounting software
• Processing international programme payments

Staff Expenses/Petty Cash

• Posting of staff expenses and ensuring all receipts are provided
• Processing and reconciliation of petty cash payments

Bank

• Processing fundraising lodgements 
• Monitoring funding income and allocation to programmes
• Management of credit cards and bank account closures/DD’s
• Reconciliation of EUR, USD and GBP bank and clearing accounts on a monthly basis
• Reconciliation and posting of credit card transactions
• Assist with cashflow management

Other

• Provide support with Revenue queries as needed
• Managing finance post and keeping and safeguarding of the records
• Assist with annual external audit
• Provision of departmental information as required
• Implement improvements as required
• Provide cover for the UK and Ireland Assistant Accountant as required
• Provide ad-hoc administration support and assistance to the Senior Financial Accountant, Financial
• Manager and the Head of Finance as required

Key Relationships:

Internal

• Finance Team, in particular the Senior Financial Accountant
• Self Help Africa’s staff team across Ireland and UK

External

• External stakeholders, auditors, suppliers and supporters

Knowledge, Experience and Other Requirements:

Essential

• Accounting Technician or part qualified in an internationally recognised Accounting Qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in an accounts payable and general bookkeeping role
• Ability to manage varied tasks simultaneously, working effectively as a team member and on own initiative
• Display an ability to reconcile creditor accounts and resolve issues
• Working knowledge of accounting software packages and database systems
• Good knowledge of MS Office suite, particularly excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and professional telephone manner
• Ability to be discreet and discern when confidentiality is required

Desirable

• Experience working in the NGO sector an advantage
• Experience in implementing process improvements

How to Apply:
Full Job Description here.

Please complete the application form and upload your CV and Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the role here.

The Deadline for Receiving applications is Thursday 14th May 2026

Self Help Africa is an Equal Opportunities Employer:

All candidates offered a job with Self Help Africa will be expected to sign Self Help Africa’s Safeguarding Policies and Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.  Specific roles may require Police/DBS/ vetting.

Important information:

Self Help Africa is an international development charity and is committed to the safeguarding of all those who we come into contact with or through our work. We are committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour relating to our work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and we are committed to promoting the welfare of children and the people we aim to assist with whom Self Help Africa engages. Self Help Africa expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the values and behaviours outlined in the Code of Conduct and Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. Recruitment to all roles in Self Help Africa will include, and be subject to, a criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checking. Self Help Africa is committed to the principles of the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and will request information from previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse or sexual harassment during employment. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms her/his understanding of these recruitment procedures. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Self Help Africa is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

Research shows that women and those from marginalised ethnic groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align with every criteria described, we encourage you to apply anyway, you could be exactly what we need!

Self Help Africa is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.