Finance & Accounts Specialist | Save the Children
Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.
The Opportunity
The Finance and Accounts Specialist will provide effective financial management and accounting support to the EARN Project, ensuring that project resources are managed efficiently, transparently, and in compliance with Save the Children policies, donor requirements, applicable government regulations, and approved project budgets.
The position will work closely with the Project, Operations, Supply Chain, Partnership and Finance teams to ensure timely financial planning, accurate accounting, effective budget monitoring, strong internal controls, and quality financial reporting. S/he will also support in support financial due diligence and monitoring of EARN implementing partners, where applicable.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum 5 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, preferably within an INGO, or donor-funded project environment.
- Excellent analytical skills –ability to analyse complex financial data and design and produce effective management information.
- Ability to contribute to a small, proactive team, motivating staff and working collaboratively with colleagues and providing support and advice as necessary.
- Willingness and ability to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
- A full appreciation of the value of co-operation, both internationally and within a team environment.
- Written and verbal fluency in English
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage a complex and diverse workload and to work in tight deadlines.
- Hands-on experience of computerised accounts packages and Excel, PowerPoint.
- Masters Degree in relevant discipline (preferably in Finance & Accounting/Business Administration/Management etc.)
The Organization
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the rights of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated.
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information
Please apply using a cover letter and an up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.
Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview
‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce.’