To deliver exceptional results, this position is designed to achieve [specific goals or objectives of the role]. The key responsibilities encompass [list key duties], while ensuring alignment with [company/department objectives]. To excel in this role, candidates must possess [required qualifications or skills], along with [additional requirements]. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in [specific competencies], enabling them to [expected outcomes or impact]. Collaboration with [teams or departments] will be essential to [specific collaborative tasks or goals]. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to [company mission or key initiatives], fostering both personal and professional growth.
To maintain the effectiveness of Save the Children International’s financial control framework and promptly detect compliance issues, this role involves conducting comprehensive reviews and analyzing financial reporting and KPIs from both country and global teams. Collaborating with country, global, and member teams, the position requires developing action plans to mitigate financial risks and address control weaknesses, fostering ongoing improvement and ensuring organizational standardization. Additionally, this role will guide the Financial Control and Donor Audit teams in producing precise reporting and executing successful audits while championing best practices and global financial control expertise.
Overseeing the primary responsibilities, this role involves directing key account management tasks, ensuring compliance with established policies, and maintaining high standards of performance. The position requires managing critical client relationships, driving business growth, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives. Additionally, the role entails monitoring revenue targets, assessing financial performance, and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance client satisfaction and retention. Strong leadership, analytical skills, and proficiency in data-driven decision-making are essential, along with a proven track record in account management and team leadership.
Ensure the effectiveness of SCI’s financial control framework by promptly identifying control and compliance issues through thorough reviews and analysis of country financial returns and key performance indicators.
Collaborate with country, global, and member teams to design and implement strategic initiatives that mitigate financial risks and address control deficiencies.
Oversee the QRR financial control and compliance operations, compiling KPI reports and risk analyses for review by both the Finance Senior Management Team and the IP Senior Management Team.
Strive to enhance the quality and effectiveness of financial information to better support decision-making while fostering standardization and automation across global and local teams.
Deliver specialized guidance and assistance to country and global teams to implement robust financial control best practices. Facilitate the enhancement of professional financial control competencies across international and local finance teams while ensuring policies, procedures, and guidance are meticulously documented within the Quality Framework and complemented by accessible, relevant training programs.
Lead annual donor and member award audits, collaborating with members and donors to clarify audit requirements while overseeing daily interactions with auditors to ensure precise reporting and seamless audit completion. Assist in creating and tracking action plans aimed at resolving and minimizing donor audit findings, subsequently communicating audit outcomes to donors and members.
Spearhead the Financial Control team as well as the donor and award audit teams.
Drive financial oversight for EDIT projects, ensuring thorough consideration and effective implementation of financial control measures to achieve project deliverables and realize intended benefits.
We seek a candidate with hands-on experience and a robust skill set in the relevant domain. The ideal applicant will possess a proven track record of success in similar roles, demonstrating expertise through practical application. Proficiency in core competencies is essential, as is the ability to adapt to evolving challenges and technologies. Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities are required to navigate complex scenarios effectively. Additionally, the position demands excellent communication skills to collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Essential
Proven track record in directing financial control operations, with demonstrated expertise in overseeing donor audits and collaborating with external auditing firms.
Strong analytical skills are required to analyze and evaluate financial data and key performance indicators, enabling the identification of trends and potential risk areas.
Demonstrating a rigorous commitment to precision is essential to uphold the integrity and dependability of financial reporting.
Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities are essential to facilitate seamless collaboration with country, global, and member teams, as well as to cultivate and sustain productive relationships with auditors and donors.
Capable of devising practical and effective resolutions to intricate financial dilemmas and regulatory hurdles.
Skilled in spearheading standardization and automation initiatives across international teams.
Skilled in creating and maintaining financial policies, procedures, and training resources to enhance organizational financial literacy and ensure regulatory adherence.
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and cultivate high-performing teams by establishing a culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, and ongoing professional development.
Demonstrates strong capability in delivering training and mentoring to finance teams, ensuring the implementation of optimal financial control practices.
Adapts effectively to evolving circumstances with a versatile, resilient, and collaborative mindset.
Desirable
Professional experience in the charity or non-profit sector is required, along with a solid grasp of charity accounting principles and applicable financial regulations.
Accomplished professional with demonstrated experience collaborating within expansive, globally distributed organizations that operate across multiple currencies.
A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience is required. Candidates must possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. Proficiency in industry-specific software or tools is highly desirable. Additionally, prior experience in a similar role is advantageous.
Essential
Candidates must possess an accounting qualification or equivalent certification, or demonstrate relevant practical experience in the field.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate
