Deadline: 1 December 2015
Save the Children is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Regional Finance Controller in Dakar, Senegal. The duration for the post is of 2 year.
The Regional Finance Controller will be accountable for being the regional finance point person for a number of country offices in the region.
Save the Children works to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Regional Finance Controller will perform the following functions-
- 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 regional actions around improvements, perform quality financial management analysis for decision support and provide gap filling for key finance positions in country offices.
- Proactively work with the regional finance director on key issues and opportunities (to improve), find and implement solutions at the country office level.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Accounting, business administration degree from a leading University, or/and relevant professional qualifications (CPA/CA/ACCA).
- Computer fluency; highly competent using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and experience working.
- Experience in preparing both Financial & Management Accounts, including overseas offices (knowledge of working of charitable organizations is preferred, with IFRS knowledge important) in complex financial systems like Sun systems, Aggressor, PeopleSoft etc.
- At least 5 years of Count Office financial management experience at country SMT level in complex organizations with 2 years of relevant experience at regional level in similar capacity.
- Ability to speak and write in English.
- Knowledge of French is an advantage.
- Strategic finance business partner with strong influencing skills, sharp business acumen and sound judgment.
- 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 modeling skills.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their CV in English and covering letter as a single document, including their salary expectations for this role through online process.
For more information, please visit Save the Children.
