The Opportunity
Finance Assistant is responsible for providing assistance with incoming and outgoing financial transactions. The responsibilities also include maintaining bank as well as cash books, daily reconciliations, consolidating approved documentations (Receipts, Bank transactions, Vouchers, GRN, etc...), preparing vouchers, recording transactions according to SCI guidelines, filing and assisting during month end closure and audits.
In order to be successful you will bring/have:
⦁ University degree in Finance/ Accounting or other similar field •
⦁ 1-2 years of relevant experience in an international organization
⦁ Good sense of responsibility.
⦁ Excellent organizational & communications skills
⦁ Good proficiency in spoken and written English
⦁ Good computer skills especially in spreadsheet & data analysis (excel & access) and familiarity with accounting software is preferred. Knowledge of Agresso would be an advantage.
⦁ Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams in the event of major emergencies
⦁ Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights based approaches
We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector . This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
⦁ No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
⦁ All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
⦁ Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
Location: Alexandria
Employee Status: Fixed Term
Closing Date: May 23, 2022
