Grants Finance Manager

The role

Grants Finance Manager is accountable for and manages the Finance Grant unit. This role –

• ensures effective and efficient operation of function across the country program to deliver timely, reliable, and accurate, and high-quality accounting and financial management and reporting activities and requirements using a risk-based approach
• advises managers on the interpretation and implementation of a wide range of SCI’s Financial policies and procedures and best practices with regards to the financial management and internal controls and ensures effective and efficient implementation of financial and business controls and compliance with both donor and SCI’s policies and procedures
• supports managers in financial controls by providing operational and strategic financial analysis and management accounting reports for business planning, decision making and risk management.
• ensures compliance with local laws and statutory audit (where applicable) and financial reporting requirements as well as SCI and donors’ policies and procedures

The job holder is expected to contribute to operational planning and implementation of new business development, and new initiative.

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Previous 10 years financial management experience with good analytical skills
• Bachelors’ Degree, preferably Master, in Commerce & Business, Administration or equivalent in finance related subject
• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACCA or CIMA or CPA or ICSA) desirable.
• Experience of working in a multi-currency environment & Implementation Partners financial management
• Experience in budgeting & forecasting with good understanding donor requirements and cost allocations across different awards
• Ability to work quickly and accurately and attention to detail especially under pressure.
• Excellent MS Excel and analytical skills, ability to work with large amounts of data
• Good organisation and administration skills to ensure that all documentation is filed on a timely basis and is easily accessible
• Excellent communication skills on the phone, face-to-face and in writing to be able to explain processes clearly and resolve queries with suppliers and other colleagues
• Ability to plan and prioritise own work to meet deadlines
• An energetic, flexible, and proactive approach with the ability to work both independently and co-operatively within a team setting and maintain good working relationships
• Ability to work within set guidelines for the payment of invoices/expenses and identify instances when the guidelines are not being followed
• A proactive approach to resolving any issues that may arise, by assessing their impact and identifying those that need to be passed to line manager or next level
• Commitment to Save the Children values

Desirable

• Knowledge of any finance system.
• Knowledge of grant management.
• Good written & oral English proficiency
• Experience of working for emergency responses

Contract length: 12 months

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children 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 our employees 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 a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Applicants are advised that Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as contrary to the values and practices of our organization.