Finance Manager - Accounting & Reporting at Save The Children

Responsibilities

The Finance Manager will support and strengthen the integrity of finance systems, ensure smooth financial operations for supporting programme work and responsibility for updating and generating timely financial information to management and other levels within the managing member and participating members. They will ensure smooth, effective and efficient operational finance support to the country and field offices.

Qualifications:

Professional qualifications in Accounting (ACA, CNA, CPA, ACCA) and/or a degree in Accounting; At least five year’s INGOs managerial experience especially in complex budget setting (in excess of $30 m), monitoring and financial accounting; Proven experience to help facilitate a smooth audit process and work efficiently with external auditors; Proven skills on managing changes, achieving results, ensuring quality, team building and capacity building. Strong computer skills, especially in computerised accounting packages such as AGRESSO; Ability and willingness to work under pressure as part of a professional team; Excellent interpersonal skills, including cultural sensitivity, assertiveness and negotiating skills; Willingness to travel to field offices regularly; Experience of working in a busy INGO environment preferably outside of own country; Prior work experience in a high-profile crisis or conflict setting