Finance Officer –Systems & Compliance (Re Advertisement) at Save the Children

The Opportunity

Save the Children International Kenya Country Office, has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the Finance Officer –Systems & Compliance. The role holder will support the Finance Coordinators in delivering the Finance team’s objectives in a timely and accurate fashion. The position holder will be responsible in ensuring the integrity of the financial management system and will contribute smooth financial management throughout the Country Office. S/he will be travelling within Kenya to support field Offices on key finance tasks including financial accounting, audits, asset management, staff training, partner support etc. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

Qualification and Experience

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting/finance or equivalent.
•  Professional Accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA)
• At least 3 years’ experience working in an Audit firm is required.
• Highly skilled in financial statement preparation for purposes of audit is an essential requirement.
• Excellent understanding of business and financial planning including strategic modelling.
• Computer fluency; highly competent using Microsoft Excel and other MS applications.
• Familiarity with computerised accounting systems
• Ability to gather facts and data, scrutinise with ease, determine a logical solution and resolve issues with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to handle challenging workload.
• The highest level of integrity and commitment to prevent corruption and Fraud.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all departments in the Regional.
• Willingness to undertake occasional travel to the Country Offices for training, support and
• Experience working with colleagues based in complex country contexts would be an asset