Director of Finance at Save the Children Nigeria

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 recruting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director of Finance

Contract length: 2 years
Location: Abuja

The Role

• As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in Nigeria, the Director of Finance shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office (CO).
• The Director of Finance in his/her capacity is responsible for finance administration, fiscal management, grant management, and financial and grant reporting, in both emergency and development programming contexts.

Qualifications and Experience

• Recommended a minimum of 5 years management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, of which three at a management level within the finance department of a national or international organization
• Experience with recent experience working in an emergency context
• CPA or equivalent degree (CA, ACMA, ACCA) strongly recommended
• Excellent understanding of business and financial planning including strategic modelling
• Excellent analytical skills - the ability to analyse complex financial data and design and produce effective management information
• Excellent experience of budgeting and budget management
• Excellent understanding of financial systems and procedures
• Strong business acumen and the ability to contribute to strategic decisions
• Excellent experience of computerised accounts packages, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Experience of general administration work
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage a complex and diverse workload and to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to build 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
• Understanding of Save the Children's vision and mission and a commitment to its objectives and values
• Written and verbal fluency in English and in French
• We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Application Closing Date
10th December, 2014

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online