Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Wed, 10 Jun 2015
Job type: Contract
Location:
Singapore
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: 2 Years Fixed term
The role
In this role you will support the capacity building efforts of country office finance teams, provide oversight of country offices ensuring compliance with local laws, regulations, SCI/donor policies and procedures including quality and timely reporting, consolidate and monitor actions around improvements, perform quality financial control and provide gap filling for key finance positions in country offices. You will proactively work with the regional finance director on key issues and opportunities (to improve), find and implement solutions at the country office level.
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- Accounting, business admin degree from a leading University, or/and relevant professional qualifications (CPA/CA/ACCA)
- At least 5 years of Country office financial management experience at senior level in complex organizations with 2 years of relevant experience at regional level in similar capacity.
- The ability to speak and write in English
- Computer fluency; highly competent using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and experience working in complex financial systems like Sun systems, Agresso, PeopleSoft etc.
- Experienced in preparing both Financial & Management Accounts, including overseas offices (knowledge of working of charitable organisations is preferred, with IFRS knowledge important)
- Strategic finance business partner with strong influencing skills, sharp business acumen and sound judgment
Desirable
- Strong relationship builder with a proven track record in forming good business partnerships
- Excellent communication skills, initiative, the ability to meet tight deadlines and work independently is essential
- Strong analytical, problem solving and financial modelling skills.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: dkoh.14824.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
Head of Financial Control & Compliance, Asia
Job posted by: Save the Children - International - Thu, 29 Jan 2015Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Wed, 10 Jun 2015
Job type: Contract
Location: Singapore
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: 2 Years Fixed term
The role
In this role you will support the capacity building efforts of country office finance teams, provide oversight of country offices ensuring compliance with local laws, regulations, SCI/donor policies and procedures including quality and timely reporting, consolidate and monitor actions around improvements, perform quality financial control and provide gap filling for key finance positions in country offices. You will proactively work with the regional finance director on key issues and opportunities (to improve), find and implement solutions at the country office level.
Qualifications and experience
Essential
Desirable
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: dkoh.14824.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com