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 realize 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.
SCI - Afghanistan
Save the Children has been working in Afghanistan since 1976. Our way of working close to people and on their own terms has enabled us to deliver lasting change to tens of thousands of children in the country. The UN Convention of the Rights of the Child is the basis of our work.
We are helping children get a better education, we make it possible for more boys and girls to attend school, we help children protect themselves and influence their own conditions. We work with families, communities and health workers in homes, clinics and hospitals to promote basic health in order to save lives of children and mothers
ROLE PURPOSE:
As a member of the country office finance team, Manager, Reporting provides support to Afghanistan Country Office (AFCO) by preparing financial reports for internal and external use, and for the donors I Members. S/he also acts as a point person for Save the Children's (SC) High Performing Initiatives.
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.
Role Dimensions: AFCO has a current annual portfolio of about USD 78 million, with about 55 active awards in a given month for which reports are submitted to various Budget Holders, SC Members, and donors on regular basis. AFCO implements programs in Afghanistan via seven sub-offices in the provinces, plus a program and the country office in Kabul. The Manager, Reporting ensures efficient and effective use of the CO financial resources through accurate reporting, analysis, and forecasting for all the awards and internal processes.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
1. Point person for HPO Initiatives: (25% FT LOE)
a. Coordinate HR, budget, FC&C, and Awards departments for effective and efficient running of
ER/CAM, leave accrual etc.
b. Conduct test runs and trainings for master trainers
c. To act as communication person between CO and key stakeholders at regional and center for existing and upcoming HPO Initiatives
2. Member I Donor /Internal Reporting: (25% FT LOE)
a. Maintain a donor I Member reporting calendar for all awards.
b. Ensures timely and accurate reporting on awards and NAF in coordination with AMU and adherence to the donor required formats.
c. Ensure reports are submitted to the finance director for approval three days before these are due date to AMU.
d. Ensure that all the reports are reconciled with Agresso, and the ineligible costs are reclassed before submission of the report to AMU.
e. Prepare analysis reports as required for by the CD, FD, and SMT.
3. Training I Capacity Building: (1 0% FT LOE)
a. Provide guidance on grant compliance issues to Program Managers, Logistic and Finance staff. b. Train budget holders/program managers regarding donor compliances issues, as needed
4. Budget Vs. Actual Analysis: (20% FT LOE)
a. Provide BvA reports to the relevant stakeholders including budget holders and arrange meeting with them to review the BvA report:
b. Analyze the SoF wise BvA report on a monthly basis and obtain explanation from the respective budget holders for significant over or under spending
c. Prepare explanations on the over and under spending and share with the regional office
d. Attend monthly call with the ARO to explain the BvA results and other queries
5. Others: (20% FT LOE)
Under the direction of the supervisor:
a. Prepare financial analysis and reports required by the management b. Facilitate audit, and financial reviews,
c. Ensure that audit recommendations are implemented as per donor rules and regulations d. Participate in internal and external meetings and report on major issues.
e. Contribute to country strategy and operational planning and reporting
f. To cover for any other position in Finance team during leaves or high workload. g. Perform other Related Responsibilities as assigned by direct supervisor
h. Ready to work to respond to any natural disaster or emergency situation anywhere in
Afghanistan
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS Accountability:
• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities, giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:
• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same.
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others.
• Future orientated, thinks strategically.
Collaboration:
• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters.
• Values diversity sees it as a source of competitive strength.
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity:
• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
• Willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity:
• Honest, encourages openness and transparency.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Recommended 5 years managerial level experience in a corporate or an NGO
• Degree I 16 - 18 years of education in related field, certification from an accounting body like CA, ACCA, CPA, ICMA is preferred.
• Excellent analytical skills-the ability to analyses complex financial data and design and produce effective management information
• Excellent experience of reporting, budgeting and budget management
• Excellent experience of computerized accounts packages, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage a complex and diverse workload and to work to tight deadlines
• Willingness and ability to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
• Understanding of Save the Children's vision and mission and a commitment to its values
• Written and verbal fluency in English
Equal Opportunities
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the Save the Children International
(SCI) Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Health and Safety
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Additional job responsibilities
The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the Post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience
Qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply for the position by filling in the online application form. In addition to the online application form, they can also attach their CV and cover letter in the online system. Please note that only the applications received through the online portal will be considered for this position.
Applicants can login to the online application system by copying and pasting the following link intro their web browser. Returning users will need to enter their username and password, first time users will need to create a user account.
It is recommended that you save your username and password for future job applications through the online system.
https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=220003WD&tz=GMT%2B04%3A30&tzname=Asia%2FKabul
“Save the Children strongly encourages applications from women. Minimum country requirements for potential female applicants will be followed”
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