Financial Systems Accountant

The Opportunity

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the Financial Systems Accountant at London Save the Children International office location.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Financial Accountant is responsible for preparing the global financial statements, the charity commission return and supporting in the yearend and audit process. Lead on the preparation of year-end financial reporting (financial statements for SCI globally (covering 1.2 billion of expenditure), Save the Children Association and Trading). Responsible for reconciling the financial statements to the management accounts. Lead on producing and developing key global KPIs which will measure the quality of financial control at country office level. To prepare the VAT return on a quarterly basis. To support on the bi-annual Financial Control and Compliance calls with the regions to ensure key risks are well captured and discussed effectively.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Qualified Finance professional with experience of operating in a global and complex organisation
• Excellent knowledge of UK SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice for Charity Accounting and Reporting) and UK/International GAAP and legal requirements.
• Extensive experience in working with complex accounting systems (e.g. Agresso, SUN etc)
• Knowledge and experience of VAT, PAYE, NI and other tax issues.
• Excellent business partnering, negotiating and relationship building skills with a strong customer focus
• The ability to influence others, to liaise with a wide range of colleagues at all levels and across different cultures and to act with credibility, tact and diplomacy
• Ability to adapt and adjust working style according to changing business needs in a dynamic environment
• Strong results orientation, with ability to deliver on time and in full, to find solutions and implement improvements
• Experience with management information systems and strong excel skills
• Experience of solving complex issues through analysis
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Results oriented with ability to find solutions and make improvements
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships at all levels
• Self-motivated with good time management skills and ability to prioritise workload, anticipate requirements, work to tight deadlines and communicate decisions on a regular basis
• Ability to operate in a changing environment: adaptable, flexible and supportive approach
• Highest standards of ethics and integrity
• Commitment to Save the Children values

We can offer circa £48,000 per annum (If based in UK) with an option of flexible working hours. If the role is based outside of the UK, National T&C (including pay) will apply.

This role will be based in London Save the Children International office location on approval, provided the successful candidate has proof of eligibility to work from the preferred location.

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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 environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers/apply

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.