Finance Manager at Save the Children Nigeria - 2 Positions

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in over 120 countries around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability. innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves. We work with other organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation. Save the Children’s mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Save the Children is now looking for experienced development professionals to work within the Nigeria Country Programme. These roles will be critical for the delivery of results for children expected by this programme.

Job Title: Finance Manager X 2:

Location: Kaduna and Lagos

The Role
The Finance Manager is responsible for supporting the management and development of SCiN’s work in Nigeria through providing effective and efficient support, advice, expertise and training to the Finance, Award and Programme teams as well as the Country Director and other team members as required.

Qualifications:

• Bsc/HND, Accounting Degree (or equivalent certification and experience), Recognised accounting qualification — ICAN, ICAEW, CIMA, CPA, ACCA
• At least 5 years financial management experience with INGOs, Experience in staff management and supervision, and demonstrable ability to use different techniques to build high performance teams, Knowledge and experience of financial computer applications, including FMS (Agresso), FBS and other packages, spreadsheets. Proven strategic financial ability including substantial experience in forward financial planning
• Excellent spoken and written English, Self-evident inter-personal skills that will ensure senior managers to seek their in resolving financial issues.
• The ability to challenge poor practice constructively and to give direct actionable feedback on control failures. Good personal organisational skills, including time management, and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure; Ability to work with, support and interpret financial reports to staff with limited financial skills
  

Application Closing Date
13th August 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send your CV to [email protected]

State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.