JOB DESCRIPTION

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Works with various teams in Resource Development to determine present financial and operational standing as well as recommend necessary financial controls to manage financial resources. Prepares budget proposals for local and international grants and provides support in the financial planning and budgeting process for resource development teams.

Key Objectives of the Position:

• Effectively carries out performance commitments that are supportive of the goals and objectives of the department and the organization.
• Ensures timely and high quality reporting and analyses for financial and operational results of Resource Development in order to support implementation of programs and for management planning and decision making.
• Prepares budget proposals for both local and international grants in collaboration with IRAM. NRD RD and project design team.
• Facilitates financial planning process and budget consolidation for resource development teams.
• Provides support to Senior Finance Officer in achieving departmental annual targets and objectives.

Major Responsibilities:

• Financial Management and Reporting
• Budgeting and Project proposal
• Systems and Processes
• Coordination and Capacity Building
• Leadership
• Risk Management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 3 years experience in accounting, financial analysis, reporting, budgeting and forecasting. Experience in grants management is an advantage.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office programs, especially Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles, financial systems, management reporting, financial planning and budgeting. Ability to think independently and recommend best practices. Good communication and influence skills, both written and oral forms. Good time management and organisational skills. Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills.
• High level of computer literacy and knowledge in spreadsheets, word processing and accounting software.  Knowledge of Sun System/SIMMA preferred. Some level of travel expected.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only