Job at Save The Children - 2015

Save the Children International is a ‘dual mandate’ organisation and as such equal priority will be given to both humanitarian and development work. This is the only way we will be able to ensure that some of the fundamental rights that we believe children have, such as survival, safety and constant access to protection and education can be guaranteed.

Job Title: Emergency Finance Coordinator (Nigerian Nationals Only)

Location 
Abuja

Job Field
Finance, Accounting, Audit

Financial Accountability
Provide a high standard of financial accounting in emergency programmes, ensuring compliance to local statutory law and SC accounting policies.
Ensure accounting systems, policies, internal controls and procedures are quickly established for the collection of accurate, complete and timely financial data e.g.: budgets, forecasts, expenditure, commitments, payroll, and delegation of authority.
Manage the cash flow to ensure timely and secure transfer of funds to meet programme needs, liaising with local bankers as required and provide the necessary checks and balances to ensure that money is spent effectively, efficiently and in line with donor requirements.

Financial Planning
Support budget holders to produce quality budgeting information while ensuring all relevant stakeholders are involved in the budgeting process.
Prepare management reports, for budget holders to monitor budgets, on a regular and timely basis.
Assist the Emergency Finance & Grants Manager and Country Finance Manager to prepare donor financial reports and proposal budgets.
Ensure all donor requirements financial & reporting are complied with and that proposals and reports are submitted on time.
Provide support to Humanitarian Manager with advice, training to budget holders on budget management and phasing.

Control & Supervision
Take appropriate steps to minimise the risk of fraud or theft.
Ensure the security of all cash and assets e.g.: regular cash and bank reconciliation, fixed asset and inventory physical checks.
Carry out inductions and staff trainings for finance procedures, donor requirements etc.

Additional
Provide interim support to a country or regional programme which lacks finance resources.
Work with internal and external auditors as necessary.
Deliver high quality results in line with the agreed ToR and develop effective relationships with country programme staff.
Comply with all relevant SC policies and procedures with respect to child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

Essential
Qualified professional accountant internationally recognised qualification, practical experience equivalent will be considered with significant post qualification accounting experience
Experience of and well developed skills in staff management, supervision and capacity building
Good attention to detail and analytical skills
Computer literate i.e. WORD, advanced Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer, financial systems.
Cultural awareness and ability to build relationships quickly with a wide variety of people
Patient, adaptable, flexible, able to improvise and remain responsive and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure
Excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a workload comprised of varying and changing tasks and responsibilities
Strong communication in written and spoken, and interpersonal skills in English, with experience in managing multicultural teams

Desirable
Experience with NGOs in an international emergency environment.
Knowledge of the requirements of the major emergency donors and experience in budgeting and reporting to donors
Fluent in English

Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and full membership of professional Accounting Body viz. ICAN, ACCA, CIMA or its equivalent;
3 years experience in a similar position.
Ability to work under pressure.
Experience in computerised and accounting systems.
Honesty.

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