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  • Posted: Nov 26, 2014
    Deadline: Dec 10, 2014
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    Save the Children invests in childhood - every day, in times of crisis and for our future. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. By transforming children's lives now, we change the course of their future and ours. Please give monthly and support our mission. Save the...
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    Director of Finance

    Contract length: 2 years

    The role

    As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in NIGERIA, the Director of Finance shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office (CO). The Director of Finance in his/her capacity is responsible for finance administration, fiscal management, grant management, and financial and grant reporting, in both emergency and development programming contexts.

    Qualifications and experience

    • Recommended a minimum of 5 years management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, of which three at a management level within the finance department of a national or international organization
    • Experience with recent experience working in an emergency context
    • CPA or equivalent degree (CA, ACMA, ACCA) strongly recommended
    • Excellent understanding of business and financial planning including strategic modelling
    • Excellent analytical skills - the ability to analyse complex financial data and design and produce effective management information
    • Excellent experience of budgeting and budget management
    • Excellent understanding of financial systems and procedures
    • Strong business acumen and the ability to contribute to strategic decisions
    • Excellent experience of computerised accounts packages, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
    • Experience of general administration work
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
    • Ability to manage a complex and diverse workload and to work to tight deadlines
    • Ability to build 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
    • Understanding of Save the Children's vision and mission and a commitment to its objectives and values
    • Written and verbal fluency in English and in French

    Method of Application

    We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

    To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

    Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.

    How to apply:

    Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: asobossi.05723.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com

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