Role Purpose

The Finance Officer will be responsible for managing the financial operations of the assigned projects and will ensure that transactions are in accordance to donor’s policies. The Finance Officer will be mainly responsible for BvA review, spending analysis of the Project grant, monthly gap analysis (staffing and non-staffing support costs, budget proposal, donor report preparation, and any other budgetary tasks. S/he will also develop and finalize financial reports for submission internally and to donor. S/he will also provide technical support to the sub-award partners in terms of compliance with donor’s financial management reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
* Graduate of Accounting, preferably CPA
* At least 5-7 years of experience in the finance department, 3 years of which from an international organization or non-profit sector.
* Excellent analytical skills -the ability to analyze complex financial data and design and produce effective management information
* Excellent understanding of grants management and financial systems and procedure.
* Experience in a digital environment and knowledge in the use of accounting packages(i.e. Agresso)
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills; written and verbal fluency in English
* Ability to adjust and work on tight deadlines
* Can work well in a team setting and can work collaboratively in finding solutions that will benefit the collective
* With strong personal and work ethics
* Politically, culturally and gender sensitive, with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
* Willing to travel to any part of the country as needed for the Project and may be requested by Save the Children Philippines for its humanitarian response
* Sensitive to issues affecting children and committed to the values, mission and principles of Save the Children.