KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

·       Responsible for various payments of check/cash, and cash collections; register on the GLACOS and bank register book.

·       Ensure that the proper utilization of petty cash fund and replenishment; Collection  and review of petty cash vouchers, record on the GLACOS register,

·       Ensure that all recorded transactions are authorized by the by FOM or budget holder or the respective program coordinator as per the budget authority level; comply with the donor requirements; have complete documentation;  and ensure all recorded transactions comply with the country tax regulation;

·       Responsible for the process of financial documents  review, verification and input to be posted  into Agresso;

·       originals of all finance documents should be kept properly & Scanned at Filed Office level with copies kept at the Field-office as necessary

·       Ensures that all floats and advances issued are authorized and they are in line with SCI guidelines; responsible for advances follow up for in time settlement and report receivables and payables for the Dollo field office regularly,

·       Ensures that all accounting adjustment journals and recharges in GLACOS and have appropriate supporting documentation, accurately referenced and approved by the FIELD-office manager/program manager/PROGRAM coordinator;

·       Certifies all payments are initiated by an appropriate source document and accurately coded;

·       Verifies completeness of documentation in relation to policies, internal control and authorizations related to payments  and submits for review and checking by Finance Coordinator; 

·       Applies all regulations and laws and any statutory requirements of deductions of income tax, Withholding tax, pension fund and any approved debt or commitment in computation of payments;

·       Makes sure purchasing procedures are respected, and that expenditures and purchase requisition made are correctly coded with account codes, funding source and Program code;

·       Responsible for the administration of pension fund and any other staff benefit for SCI entitled for the FIELD-office employees,

·       Prepares detail monthly payroll tax, pension fund balance schedule and reconcile with the system general ledger balance timely settlement of government obligations

·       As per SCI HR policy, prepares final payments for employees leaving the organization and advice Country office finance department  on computation of benefit and terminal payments

·       Maintains and updates payroll file of each staff and monthly payroll information for review and verification by supervisor;

·       Clears all back-logs of staff salary and benefits related issues

·       Support FO finance coordinator and performs other related tasks as required.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

·       Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values

·       Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

·       Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same

·       Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others

·       Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

·       Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters

·       Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength

·       Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

·       Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions

·       Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

a.      Academic Qualification-College Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Accounting

b.     Work Experience- 4 years for relevant experience for Diploma holder or 2years for Bachelor Degree holder

c.      Special Training-Computer literate/KNOW HOW ON EXCEL

d.     Other Requirements

·       Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills;

·       Fluency in English, both verbal and written,

·       Commitment to Save the Children values

·       Teams, in the event of emergencies

How to Apply

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.  A copy of the full role profile can be found at CLICK HERE