The Opportunity
Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the Project Financial Systems Accountant – Coding in London, UK or any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office worldwide.
Role Purpose:
Save the Children is implementing a new financial data model across the organisation, which includes an updated chart of accounts. This new data model will be implemented in Agresso, across all Save the Children’s 70+ offices, which include Country Offices, Regional Offices, our Centre Office in London. The implementation of this project, called Coding, is done in waves of around 10 offices at the same time. There are 5 waves to be implemented between now and the end of 2025.
This role will focus on the Agresso system requirements to ensure SCI’s Country Offices are ready for the transition to the new Chart of Accounts.
In order to be successful, you will bring/have:
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Experience of working with a complex financial system such as Agresso
- Excellent understanding on how the database from Agresso feeds the general ledger and balance tables for reporting
- Experience of working in a multi-currency environment
- Experience with management information systems and strong excel skills
- Experience of solving complex issues through analysis
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong Written communication skills in English and ideally experience of writing guidance documents
- Results oriented with ability to find solutions and make improvements
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships at all levels
- Self-motivated with good time management skills and ability to prioritise workload, anticipate requirements, work to tight deadlines and communicate decisions on a regular basis
- Ability to operate in a changing environment: adaptable, flexible and supportive approach
- Highest standards of ethics and integrity
- Commitment to Save the Children values
Desirable
- knowledge of payroll processes
- experience of operating in a global and complex organisation
We can offer circa £51,000 per annum (If based in UK) with an option of flexible working hours. If the role is based outside of the UK, National T&C (including pay) will apply.
This role can be based in London or any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office location on approval, provided the successful candidate has proof of eligibility to work from the preferred location.
Where we Work – Where We Work | Save the Children International
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 salary expectations. A full copy of the role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers/apply
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.
Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
JOB DESCRIPTION
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25 JUL 2023
9 AUG 2023 – 02:59 EAT
WORLDWIDE
FINANCE
FIXED-TERM CONTRACT
FULL-TIME
