Finance & Accounts Specialist

Job Description

Title: Finance & Accounts Specialist

Company Name: Save the Children

Vacancy: 1

Age: At least 27 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Masters Degree in relevant discipline (preferably in Finance & Accounting/Business Administration/Management etc.)

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Age At least 27 years

• Minimum 5 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, preferably within an INGO, or donor-funded project environment.

• Excellent analytical skills –ability to analyse complex financial data and design and produce effective management information.

• Ability to contribute to a small, proactive team, motivating staff and working collaboratively with colleagues and providing support and advice as necessary.

• Willingness and ability to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies

• A full appreciation of the value of co-operation, both internationally and within a team environment.

• Written and verbal fluency in English

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage a complex and diverse workload and to work in tight deadlines.

• Hands-on experience of computerised accounts packages and Excel, PowerPoint.

Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.
The Opportunity: The Finance and Accounts Specialist will provide effective financial management and accounting support to the EARN Project, ensuring that project resources are managed efficiently, transparently, and in compliance with Save the Children policies, donor requirements, applicable government regulations, and approved project budgets.
The position will work closely with the Project, Operations, Supply Chain, Partnership and Finance teams to ensure timely financial planning, accurate accounting, effective budget monitoring, strong internal controls, and quality financial reporting. S/he will also support in support financial due diligence and monitoring of EARN implementing partners, where applicable.
Contract Type: Fixed Term Regular (24 months)