Finance Coordinator-Green Climate Fund (GCF) - AY4SF project

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY



Financial Management and Reporting

 Develop and implement financial management structure for the GCF AY4SF.

 Monitor financial performance and provide insights to AY4SF project and SCI SMT

 Manage cash flow and ensure adequate liquidity for operations.

 Oversee Cost Allocation and recovery activities and manage financial risks.

Budget Control:

 Develop and manage the annual AYFS Consolidated budget process.

 Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis in line with donor's rule specifics and Save the Children International policies.

 Implement budgetary controls to ensure efficient use of resources.

 Provide regular budget reports to management and stakeholders.

 Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend corrective actions.

Cost Allocation:

 Monitor Markup, Personnel and CAM and ICR costs and ensure timely allocation according to GCF protocols.

 Ensure accurate allocation of costs to various departments, cost centers and projects.

 Analyze cost data and provide insights for decision-making.

 Monitor and control overhead costs and fleet service charge

 Prepare cost allocation reports and present findings to management.

 Oversee the financial aspects of fleet service charges.

 Ensure accurate recording and allocation of fleet service costs.

 Monitor fleet service expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities.

 Prepare reports on fleet service charges and present findings to management.

 Collaborate with the fleet management team to optimize service costs.

Financial Accounting:

 Oversee the preparation and maintenance of financial records for GCF AY4SF.

 Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

 Manage the month-end and year-end close processes.

 Prepare financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.

 Conduct regular audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.

 Support donor specific internal and external audits as per SCI and donor requirements and ensure that the management letter issues are followed up and resolved/implemented;

 Maintain a system to track financial commitments and outstanding contract amounts by staff and third parties transacting with SCI and ensure that they are diligently executed when due.

 Strengthen inter-departmental and Sectorial linkages between finance and other SCI departments and sections, and contribute to other SCI collaborative work;

 Conduct support visits to field offices to reconcile accounting records and provide relevant technical support at such intervals as may be required.

Child Safeguarding

• Ensure Child Safeguarding is incorporated in partnerships with stakeholders and key private sector partners as per the Minimum Operating Standards;
  
• Familiarise himself/herself with Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy and shall strictly adhere to the Policy (and shall strictly comply with the Policy);
  
• Carry out the responsibilities of the role in a way that reflects Save the Children’s commitment to safeguarding children, in accordance with our Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding Policy.
  
• Report any Child Safeguarding concerns to the focal person or using other available reporting mechanisms (e.g. Datix).
  
  QUALIFICATIONS
  
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance management , business administration or related field and professional qualification such as CA, CPA, ACMA, ACCA, CIMA, CIS or other relevant professional qualification strongly recommended
  
  
  
  Experience, Competencies and Skills
  
  
  
• 5 years middle management level experience in a corporate or an NGO environment within the finance department of a national or international organization
  
• 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
  
• 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
  
• Ability and willingness to identify, develop and mentor a successor
  
• 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
  
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively in country
  
• Written and verbal fluency in English