Save the Children recruits 01 Deputy Finance Director
Deputy Finance Director
ROLE PURPOSE
The Deputy Finance Director will support and strengthen theintegrity of finance systems, ensure smooth financial operations for supportingprogramme work and responsibility for updating and generating timely financialinformation to management and other levels within the managing member andparticipating members. The Deputy Finance Director will ensure smooth,effective and efficient operational finance support to the country and fieldoffices. A succession plan is in place and it is envisaged that the successfulcandidate for Deputy Finance Director will succeed the Finance Director in thenear future.
This is a challenging role in a complex environment. It requires adedicated, experienced and highly motivated individual who can manage thedifficulties of living and working in such an environment and still befundamental in helping to drive forward our programmes and our ambitions.Equally, South Sudan today is a rewarding place to be – a new country that stillneeds much of its plans for the future to be laid out and put in place. JoiningSave the Children here now is thus an immensely exciting opportunity to helpshape the future of a country as we, one of the largest agencies in thecountry, help formulate the future direction of this country – helping to putits children first.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Professional qualifications inAccounting (CPA or ACCA) and/or a degree in Accounting
At least five year’s INGOs experienceespecially in complex budget setting (in excess of $20 m), monitoring and financial accounting
Proven experience to help facilitate asmooth 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 incomputerised accounting packages such as AGRESSO
Ability and willingness to work underpressure as part of a professional team.
Excellent interpersonal skills,including cultural sensitivity, assertiveness and negotiating skills.
Willingness to travel to field officesregularly
Experience of working in a busy INGOenvironment preferably outside of own country
Desirable:
Prior work experience in a high-profilecrisis or conflict setting
Additional job responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities as setout above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry outadditional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills andexperience.
Contract length: 2 years
THE ORGANISATION
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work onthe ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or thosethat need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaignand advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and toensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treatschildren by 2030:
No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization and that ouremployees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with acollaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrityare highly valued.
Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a singledocument. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salaryexpectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflectsour commitment to the protection of children from abuse
Job description:
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Closing date: 20 Feb 2019
Location: Juba, South Sudan
Department: Finance
Type: Fixed-term contract
Schedule: Full-time