Save the Children International / Senegal is seeking a ACCOUNTANT – RO

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Contract length: 01 Year
The role

The West and Central Africa Region has a regional management office in Dakar. The primary role of the regional management unit is to support and build the capacity about 10-11 country programs across the region. The regional management unit is also a small business unit in itself and as such receives funds from SCI and Donors to run both oversight related operations as well as regional programs.

The regional management office will need back office support to assure proper use and management of these funds.

In finance, the Accountant will contribute to the implementation of the accounting systems, policies and procedures. He/she supports the department through the collection, processing, recording, reconciliation of financial data, verifying the validity, completeness and accuracy of source documentation, performing daily accounting activities such as analysis, maintenance, completing, reconciliation and verification of specific financial data and documents.

Qualifications and experience

• Qualified accountant CPA or ACCA and a degree in business related subjects
• 4 to 5 years’ experience working in a similar position, with an INGO or a financial institutions
• A good level of written and verbal communication in English and French and interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan, organize and manage own workload to ensure your contribution to SCI monthly financial reporting process is achieved in a timely and accurate manner.
• Proven knowledge and experience of computer use (MS-Excel, PowerPoint & MS-Word), preferably with accounting packages.

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 or French using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.

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