Save the Children,Temporary Finance Officer Jobs Vacancy

POSITION
ANNOUNCEMENT

Rwanda
Country Programme, Kigali Rwanda

BACKGROUND:

Save
the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We
work in 120 countries. We work together, with partners, to inspire
breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and
lasting change in their lives. Save the Children works in thirteen districts in
Rwanda with a current staff complement of approximately 173 staff.

SC
Rwanda Country Office seeks to hire qualified, committed and experienced National
to fill the following position:

Position:
Temporary
Finance Officer

Place of Work:	Kigali Country Office
Reports to: Staff directly reporting to this post: Time frame: Tentative start date:	SCOPE Finance & Awards Director None 6 months ASAP

CHILD
SAFEGUARDING:

Level
3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either
frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in
one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are
visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the
police checking/vetting process staff

PURPOSE
OF POSITION:

To
provide accurate financial information by preparing, recording and
reconciling financial transactions data
Support
Program management by analysing accounting data and reports, and
providing other necessary feedback and/or support.

KEY
AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Key
Responsibilities

Maintenance
of financial records and monitoring systems; records and reconciles
expenditures, balances, payments and other day-to-day transactions
Support
in the Preparation of financial reports for SCOPE
Ensure
cash controls and other internal controls are in place
Review
and reconciliation of all control accounts for SCOPE
Ensure
staff and partners comply with SCI Financial policies and procedures
Ensure
all business floats are timely settled and posted into GLACOS/AGRESSO
Check
and verify any returns and reports from partners for accuracy and
completeness.
Timely
Register of all approved transactions into GLACOS/AGRESSO
Support
in Training of staff and partners on relevant financial reporting
procedures,
Facilitate
internal and external audits by providing all required information to the
auditors
Follow
up on the implementation of grants and assist as required
Maintains
the finance filling system for SCOPE.
Supports
the preparation of relevant financial reports for SCOPE project. Liaises
with partner organizations to ensure strict compliance with
partnership agreements

Performance
Indicators

Producing
accurate reports on time
Effective
management of donor financial requirements and responsibilities
Maintenance
of proper and accurate financial records
Support
to partners and program staff provided when required and in a timely
manner

Responsibility
for resources:

Ensure
that the cash and cash equivalents and financial records are safeguarded
and utilized in the intended manner.

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 broader team and partners accountable to deliver on their
responsibilities

Ambition:

Sets
ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and takes responsibility
for their own personal development
Future
orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale

Collaboration:

Approachable,
good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective
relationships with colleagues, managers, members and external partners and
supporters
Values
diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work
cross-culturally.

Creativity:

Develops
and encourages new and innovative solutions
Willing
to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

Honest,
encourages openness and transparency
Commitment
to Save the Children values
ensure
they fully understand the provisions of the Child Safeguarding Policy, the
Code of Conduct and Local/Country Procedures

QUALIFICATIONS
AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor
degree in accounting/finance/management or Equivalent.
2-3
years’ work experience, preferably in an NGO set up
Experience
working with USAID project an added advantage

SKILLS
AND ABILITIES

Highly
developed relationship building and interpersonal skills
Highly
developed verbal and communication skills
Strong
analytical and financial modelling skills
Ability
to liaise with a diverse range of people, stakeholders and customers
Strong
time management and organizational skills
Ability
to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
High
levels of attention to detail and quality
Computer
literacy (including advanced excel skills)

PERSONAL
BEHAVIOURS AND ATTRIBUTES

Commitment
to Save the Children’s mission and values
Initiative,
flexibility and ability to work independently as well as in a team
High
levels of self-motivation and initiative
Ownership
and accountability of own work
High
levels of confidentially and integrity

CHILD
SAFEGUARING POLICY:

Any
employee, consultant, contractor or the supplier undertaking an activity on
behalf of SCI must sign the Child Safeguarding – Declaration of
Acceptance Form] and comply with the SCIs Child Safeguarding
Policy which is a statement of SCI’s commitment to preventing abuse and
protecting children with whom it comes into contact.

This
extends not only to children with whom SCI and its partners work directly,
but also includes children whom staff are responsible for. SCI
believes that the situation of children must be improved through the
promotion of their rights supported and demonstrated by all members of
staff. Save the Children International’s Code of Conduct sets out the
standards which all staff members must adhere to.

How
to apply:

Interested
candidates should send an application letter plus updated Curriculum Vitae in
English, including 3 names of professional referees to HR-Rwanda@savethechildren.org. The deadline for
receiving applications is 18th September 2017.

Please mention Temporary Finance Officer as subject of your mail.

*Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.