Roles for the Finance Manager Job
Assist the FD in management of the NAF by ensuring that costs relates to donors are recharged to SOFS once they are active and activities budgeted in NAF are actioned to ensure optimal usage of the NAF
Facilitates in budget development and need of the finance department
Participates in BVA meetings to ensure that payments , commitments and accruals are well managed in relation to donor expenditures
Analyses financial spend and trends and Advices the SMT on cost efficiency in operations
Provides information to the FD on issues arising from Interdepartmental meetings that relate to budget allocations for various needs for the departments
Reviews Annual budgets , Q1,Q2 budgeting from the field offices for onward transmission to
Back stops for the Budget and reporting manager
Finance Manager Job Qualifications
At least five year’s progressive INGO experience two of which are in financial management position.
Bachelor’s Degree, Finance /Accounting (or equivalent certification and experience) and recognized Accounting qualification CPA or ACCA
Experience of working in an emergency response or set up
Ability to oversee implementation of new procedures and controls
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with a team, including cultural sensitivity, assertiveness and negotiating skills.
Proven skills on managing changes, achieving results, ensuring quality, team building and capacity building.
Strong computer skills, Excel, Word and Accounting packages
Ability and willingness to work under pressure as part of a professional team.
Willingness to travel to field offices occasionally
INGO experience
Fluency in English, both verbal and written, preferred
Commitment to Save the Children values
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