Judith Hartley
Due Diligence Officer at Synchronicity Earth- Claim this Profile
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Pam Hinds
Judith proved over the years I worked with her that she is a very dependable and competent administrator and accounts worker. She can deal with multiple situations in an unflappable way, She is passionate about the voluntary sector, particularly in connection with developing countries. She worked hard to gain further qualifications both in accountancy and the French language during the period we worked together. (2001-2008). She also managed admin staff and was well respected and liked in that role.
Pam Hinds
Judith proved over the years I worked with her that she is a very dependable and competent administrator and accounts worker. She can deal with multiple situations in an unflappable way, She is passionate about the voluntary sector, particularly in connection with developing countries. She worked hard to gain further qualifications both in accountancy and the French language during the period we worked together. (2001-2008). She also managed admin staff and was well respected and liked in that role.
Pam Hinds
Judith proved over the years I worked with her that she is a very dependable and competent administrator and accounts worker. She can deal with multiple situations in an unflappable way, She is passionate about the voluntary sector, particularly in connection with developing countries. She worked hard to gain further qualifications both in accountancy and the French language during the period we worked together. (2001-2008). She also managed admin staff and was well respected and liked in that role.
Pam Hinds
Judith proved over the years I worked with her that she is a very dependable and competent administrator and accounts worker. She can deal with multiple situations in an unflappable way, She is passionate about the voluntary sector, particularly in connection with developing countries. She worked hard to gain further qualifications both in accountancy and the French language during the period we worked together. (2001-2008). She also managed admin staff and was well respected and liked in that role.
Experience
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Synchronicity Earth
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United Kingdom
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Due Diligence Officer
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Apr 2021 - Present
I carry out 'organisational health assessments' as part of a due diligence process, on community-based organisations (NGOs/community groups) around the world, though notably in the Congo Basin. This involves * reviewing and analysing financial reports and annual accounts to understand financial stability* analysing governance structures and processes to determine appropriateness* assessing institutional policies and procedures to evaluate satisfactory compliance This is done by reviewing written information and having conversations with Trustees/Directors and Senior Managers of partner organisations via email and video call.In addition, preparing reports, liaising with team members, updating databases.
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Charity Finance Consultant
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Jun 2017 - Mar 2021
I carried out 'organisational health assessments' as part of a 'due diligence' process, on community-based organisations (NGOs/community groups) around the world, though notably in the Congo Basin. This involved reviewing financial reports and annual accounts, analysing governance structures and processes, and assessing institutional policies and procedures. This was done by reviewing written information and having conversations with Trustees/Directors and Senior Managers of partner organisations via email and video call.
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Mali Development Group
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Trustee and Secretary
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Sep 2018 - Present
Volunteer since 2010 and since 2018 Trustee, and since September 2019 Secretary of the Mali Development Group, a UK based charity working with NGOs in Mali (www.malidg.org.uk). I coordinate the activities of the Committee (all volunteers) and I assist with the publicity for the MDG, particularly on Facebook (Mali Interest Group) and the Mali Interest Hub website; I am interested in contacting other voluntary organisations/NGOs in Europe, who work or support work/projects in Mali. Volunteer since 2010 and since 2018 Trustee, and since September 2019 Secretary of the Mali Development Group, a UK based charity working with NGOs in Mali (www.malidg.org.uk). I coordinate the activities of the Committee (all volunteers) and I assist with the publicity for the MDG, particularly on Facebook (Mali Interest Group) and the Mali Interest Hub website; I am interested in contacting other voluntary organisations/NGOs in Europe, who work or support work/projects in Mali.
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Y Care International
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Management Accountant (interim)
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Jun 2015 - Nov 2015
Assisting the Management Accountant with producing management accounts, posting bills and invoices on Quickbooks, reconciling supplier accounts, reconciling sterling and foreign currency bank accounts, FairFX and Barclaycard accounts, preparing for the annual audit, checking Trial Balance, running reports for departments and projects, assisting department managers with financial queries, foreign cash transactions and donor audits. Assisting the Management Accountant with producing management accounts, posting bills and invoices on Quickbooks, reconciling supplier accounts, reconciling sterling and foreign currency bank accounts, FairFX and Barclaycard accounts, preparing for the annual audit, checking Trial Balance, running reports for departments and projects, assisting department managers with financial queries, foreign cash transactions and donor audits.
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Volunteer accountant
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Nov 2014 - Dec 2014
My role was to carry out an evaluation of the finance procedures of two small NGOs in Bujumbura, Burundi, to finalise a Financial Procedures Manual (in French) and mentor a finance officer. The working language was French. My role was to carry out an evaluation of the finance procedures of two small NGOs in Bujumbura, Burundi, to finalise a Financial Procedures Manual (in French) and mentor a finance officer. The working language was French.
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Finance & Office Manager
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Oct 2001 - Dec 2012
• Financial management of company/charity with up to £3m turnover, including cash flow and bank reconciliations• Production of monthly management accounts and budget monitoring• Successful execution of grant funding control and reporting: UK Home Office, Lloyds TSB Foundation, Big Lottery Fund, Comic Relief, European Social Fund (ESF), and European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) programmes • Demonstrable successful project finance control, for example a £3m ESF funded 3 year multi-partner project• VAT returns and liaison with auditor and other external advisers• Project specific financial management, reporting to funders and external partners• Management of up to 4 administration/finance staff• Admin support to CEO and Board, servicing Board and Committee meetings and membership administration• Organisation of Annual General Meeting and other events
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Cambridge Council for Voluntary Service
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Office Administrator
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1999 - 2001
Office/Admin Manager, reporting to the Director, responsible for office administration, communication with members, management of premises (multi-tenant occupation), minibus hire scheme and more. Organised outdoor festival for the promotion of about 30 voluntary groups in the city, with a programme of stage events and an auction for charity. Co-ordinated all logistical requirements, bookings, publicity etc and the day was a great success. Office/Admin Manager, reporting to the Director, responsible for office administration, communication with members, management of premises (multi-tenant occupation), minibus hire scheme and more. Organised outdoor festival for the promotion of about 30 voluntary groups in the city, with a programme of stage events and an auction for charity. Co-ordinated all logistical requirements, bookings, publicity etc and the day was a great success.
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Christian Aid
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Administrator
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1986 - 1991
Administrative support to the London Team of educational/campaigning co-ordinators; Christian Aid Week (fundraising) support eg liaison with volunteer supporters, communications, ensuring legalities (permissions etc) were complied with, sales of fundraising materials and accounting, organisation of educational, campaigning and high profile fundraising events, assisted with organisation of national profile-raising events eg festival on the South Bank 'Down by the Riverside' involving international artists.
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Education
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2008 - 2009
London South Bank University
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1976 - 1979
The University of Birmingham
B.Mus
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