Finance Assistant – REAP Project (Nationals Only)

Finance Assistant for Reducing Early Adolescents’ Pregnancy (REAP) Project

The Role

The Finance Assistant will ensure that accounting standards and requirements of Save the Children, the REAP project, and the funding agency are met on a timely basis.S/he will ensure that all prescribed finance policy and procedures are complied with.S/he will work closely with the Finance Team in achieving the objective of the role. The role includes but is not limited to preparing journals for all check disbursements, allocate cost of telephone and mobile charges, review the statement of account of fuel charges and assist finance in the month end closing.

QUALIFICATIONS

·At least two (2) years work experience in finance department of a national or international organization

·Understanding of financial systems and procedures.

·Knowledge in the use of accounting packages like SUN and AGRESSO systems.

·Strong communication and interpersonal skills

·Ability to perform multitasking and ability to work on tight deadlines

Contract length: Fixed Term position until January 2022 based in General Santos City

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

Application Information:

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.