Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Contract: Full-Time
Closing date: Tuesday 12 November 2013
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 1.6
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 c14, 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.
The role
The Finance and Administration manager will oversee all fiscal and administration management of the five-year USAID-funded Zambia Orphans and Vulnerable Children System Strengthening project. He/she will also ensure the cooperative agreement is administered according to USAID rules, regulations and policies. Under the leadership of the Chief of Party, the position will be responsible for ensuring that all partners and USAID requirements for sub-grants, budget planning, monitoring, and reporting are fully met in a timely manner.
The Finance and Administration manager will oversee all fiscal and administration management of the five-year USAID-funded Zambia Orphans and Vulnerable Children System Strengthening project. He/she will also ensure the cooperative agreement is administered according to USAID rules, regulations and policies. Under the leadership of the Chief of Party, the position will be responsible for ensuring that all partners and USAID requirements for sub-grants, budget planning, monitoring, and reporting are fully met in a timely manner.
Qualifications and experience
Essential * Full ACCA, CIMA, or CPA qualification. * Registration with an Institute of Chartered Accountants * At least 5 years experience managing USAID funded projects with strong knowledge of USG rules and regulations * 4+ years of professional experience in grant compliance, auditing, financial and administration management * Significant experience in financial monitoring, budgetary systems, and controls with strong analytical skills * Proven ability to prepare budgets and donor financial reports with ability to interpret and amalgamate data (financial, outputs, outcome) from multiple sources into coherent consolidated reports.
Essential * Full ACCA, CIMA, or CPA qualification. * Registration with an Institute of Chartered Accountants * At least 5 years experience managing USAID funded projects with strong knowledge of USG rules and regulations * 4+ years of professional experience in grant compliance, auditing, financial and administration management * Significant experience in financial monitoring, budgetary systems, and controls with strong analytical skills * Proven ability to prepare budgets and donor financial reports with ability to interpret and amalgamate data (financial, outputs, outcome) from multiple sources into coherent consolidated reports.
Desirable * Strong organizational, interpersonal, and time
management skills while working in a dynamic, team setting in a challenging
environment * Previous work experience in Zambia preferred; experience on
Sub-Sahara Africa an added advantage. * Willingness to travel extensively to
multiple sites and train staff * Excellent oral and written communication
skills * Complete fluency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and internet use *
Demonstrated capacity and prior experience in supervising others as a
coach/mentor to develop financial skills of colleagues
We need to keep children safe so our selection process
reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
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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