ROLE PURPOSE:

S/he is responsible for ensuring that implementing partners are fully supported technically including reviewing their financial reports and records to ensure that CDA funds are used for the intended purposes. S/He will support and provide on-the-job training/mentorship to the accountant/finance officer hired by the implementing partner in order to oversee the project’s financial accounting and procurement processes. S/He will provide technical assistance to the implementing partners in developing or strengthening their financial system.

Reports (Directly Reporting) to: Finance Lead.

Staff Directly Reporting to this Post: Dotted line management of finance coordinators in SCI Area Offices

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Capacity building of implementing partners in the areas of budgeting (particularly on the annual budgeting process) and financial reporting

• Developing tools for budgeting and tracking financial performance, including a sound understanding of the BVA process and ensuring solid financial controls by partners

• Job holder to undertake regular audit spot checks with partners to ensure partners’ full compliance with donor and SCI regulations etc.

• To follow up on findings that were identified during spot checks and ensure corrective action has been taken.

• The job holder will regularly track and monitor partners’ expenditures to ensure the timely submission of financial reports by partners. 

• Review partners’ financial reports and facilitate posting to financial system in collaboration with country office finance team.

• Prepare regular financial analysis of the partner burn rate to inform quick decision making

• Capacitate and support the implementing partners in preparing and revising finance guidelines so that they adhere to Save the Children and donor requirements.

• Support the implementing partners in proactively participating in monthly BVA review meetings with Save the Children and submitting reports in a timely manner.

• Support the partners in their annual planning processes. 

• Ensure finance coordinators who are hired by CDA or have LOA are providing appropriate finance services to the Activity.

• To work with finance coordinators to ensure any issues raised by the implementing partners are resolved in a timely manner.

• To conduct regular supportive monitoring supervision visits jointly with the engagement of program and other concerned staffs and spot checking/verifying the financial documents for its completeness

• To deputize the Finance Lead in their absence.

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 apply 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, and engages, and motivates others.

• Future orientated and thinks strategically.

Collaboration:

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

• Values diversity and 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, and encourages openness and transparency.

Job Requirement

Essential

• BA Degree in Accounting, or other related field, from a recognized institution.

• 8+ years of professional experience in grant compliance, auditing, and financial management.

• Computer literate, particularly skilled in awards management package AMS, with fluency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Significant experience in financial monitoring, budgetary systems, and controls with strong analytical skills

• Proven ability to prepare budgets and donor financial reports.

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills while working in a dynamic, team setting in a challenging environment.

• Willingness to travel extensively to multiple sites and provide capacity building for staff.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours and work with other teams, in the event of emergencies.

• Demonstrated capacity and prior experience in staff management and supervising others as a coach/mentor to develop financial skills of colleagues

• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills in English, with substantial experience in managing multicultural teams

• Ability to communicate effectively and work across departments, with demonstrated experience in integrated project activities.

• Experience of building, leading and developing a team of senior staff with different backgrounds and expertise.

• Commitment to the Save the Children values.

Desirable

•  Awareness of international accountability standards including HAP (Humanitarian Accountability Partnership) and a demonstrated commitment to promoting these standards in ways of working and project implementation.

• Experience of working with an international NGO especially in refugee context.

• Experience in managing and supervising the construction of primary schools, latrines and school Wash facilities.

• Experience of effectively communicating findings to internal/external stakeholders.

• Experience in child friendly accountability systems.

COMPETENCIES

 SC Values are Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. To meet the value system, the post holder is expected to demonstrate the following Competencies on ongoing bases.

• Applies the required technical and professional expertise to the highest standards

• Promotes and shares best practice within and outside the organization.

• Engaging (align with Collaboration, Creativity)

• Networking: Builds and use sustainable relationship to support the work of save the children

• Working effectively with others to achieve shared goals and thrives on diversity of people and perspectives

• Knows when to lead and when to follow and how to ensure effective cross-boundary working.

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. 

Use the below link to apply:  HERE

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