Bookkeeper / Finance Consultant (Part-Time, Remote) – Femena | Apply by May 20, 2026

RJO plug MK May 9, 2026

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Femena is recruiting a part-time Bookkeeper / Finance Consultant to support its remote operations. The role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, managing grant-related budgets, and producing clear financial reports for internal leadership and external donors. This consultancy is fully remote, offering flexible working arrangements with an expected workload of up to 10 hours per week.

The application deadline is May 20, 2026, and the position is scheduled to begin on June 1, 2026.

About the Role

The consultant will support Femena’s financial operations by ensuring accurate bookkeeping and compliance with donor requirements. The organization works across human rights and women’s rights programming, meaning financial accuracy and transparency are critical for accountability and reporting.

The role is ideal for a finance professional with strong experience in nonprofit accounting and grant management systems.

Key Responsibilities

The Bookkeeper / Finance Consultant will be responsible for maintaining and managing financial systems and reporting processes, including:

Maintaining accurate financial records using QuickBooks
Tracking expenses across multiple grants and funding streams
Monitoring organizational and project budgets
Reconciling accounts, receipts, and financial transactions regularly
Organizing and maintaining digital financial documentation

Financial Reporting Duties

A significant part of the role involves preparing financial reports for internal and external stakeholders. These include:

Preparing quarterly and ad hoc financial reports for funders and leadership
Supporting budget development and forecasting processes
Producing financial summaries for annual reporting cycles
Ensuring compliance with donor reporting standards (U.S. and EU-based funders)

The consultant is expected to ensure that all reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned with nonprofit financial requirements.

Required Qualifications

Femena is seeking a highly experienced finance professional with strong technical and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will have:

At least 5 years of professional bookkeeping or nonprofit finance experience
Strong proficiency in QuickBooks
Experience managing grants and donor-funded budgets
Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles
Experience working with both U.S. and European donors
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
Ability to manage multiple currencies (USD and EUR preferred)
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Preferred Skills

While not mandatory, the following skills are considered an advantage:

Experience in nonprofit or human rights organizations
Familiarity with financial compliance requirements across jurisdictions
Ability to manage multi-grant financial reporting systems
Experience working across time zones aligned with Europe or the U.S.
French or Arabic language skills

Work Arrangement and Conditions

This is a fully remote consultancy position, offering flexibility but requiring consistency during reporting periods.

Key conditions include:

Maximum of 10 hours per week
Flexible schedule with required availability during reporting deadlines
Independent contractor status (no employee benefits)
Candidates must have legal authorization to work in their country of residence
Preference for candidates in Europe (CET) or U.S. Eastern Time (EST) zones

The role is designed for professionals who can independently manage their workload while meeting strict financial reporting deadlines.

Why This Role Matters

Femena operates in the sensitive and fast-moving space of human rights and women’s rights advocacy. Financial transparency is essential for maintaining trust with donors and ensuring that funds are used effectively to support programs.

The Bookkeeper / Finance Consultant plays a key role in:

Strengthening financial accountability
Ensuring donor compliance
Supporting strategic financial planning
Enabling smooth operational delivery across programs

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit their application through the Idealist platform before the deadline.

Application deadline: May 20, 2026
Start date: June 1, 2026

Applicants are typically required to provide:

Updated CV or resume (PDF format)
Supporting documents as requested in the application form

Candidates should ensure their application clearly demonstrates relevant experience with QuickBooks, nonprofit finance, and grant reporting systems.

Final Note

This consultancy is suited to experienced finance professionals seeking flexible, remote work within the nonprofit sector. Strong attention to detail, independence, and familiarity with donor-funded environments will be critical for success in this role.

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