DIRECTOR OF FINANCE - Ethiopia Country Office

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Contract length: 3 years

The role

As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in Ethiopia, the Director of Finance shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office (CO).

The Director of Finance is responsible for strategic and operational financial management of the Country Office portfolio in both emergency and development programming contexts. This includes internal controls and accounting, financial reporting,, financial risk management, financial data accuracy and integrity, treasury and financial aspects of award management. The position holder has a key role in ensuring the effective an deficient use Save the Children's resources and work closely with other departments to create a zero tolerance culture towards fraud.

As member of the SMT, the position holder is also expected to play a significant role in ensuring gender equity among staff is maintained across the organization.

Qualifications and experience

Recommended a minimum of 10 years management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, of which five at leadership level within the finance department of a national or international organizationCPA or equivalent degree (CA, ACMA, ACCA) strongly recommended.Excellent understanding of business and financial planning including strategic modellingExcellent analytical skills - the ability to analyse complex financial data and design and produce effective management informationExcellent experience of budgeting and budget managementExcellent understanding of financial systems and proceduresStrong business acumen and the ability to contribute to strategic decisionsExcellent experience of computerised accounts packages, Excel, PowerPoint and WordStrong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to manage a complex and diverse workload and to work to tight deadlinesAbility to build and manage, a proactive team, motivating staff and working collaboratively with colleagues and providing support and advice as necessaryWillingness and ability to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergenciesA full appreciation of the value of co-operation, both internationally and within a team environmentUnderstanding of Save the Children's vision and mission and a commitment to its objectives and valuesWritten and verbal fluency in English

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

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Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.

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