Scope of Role:

Reports to: Finance Manager

Dimensions: Save the Children has supported children in Kenya since before its Independence in 1963 and has had a consistent operational presence in the country since 1984. 

• Make payments through Accounts Payable module in Agresso through the remittance process
• Supplier payments by cheques and through electronic banking as per the authorization, approval of Budget Holders and in accordance with Save the Children’s financial management policy
• Maintain a bank Monitoring report and ensure there are sufficient funds before payments are released
• Make payments against serially pre-numbered payment vouchers and on a timely manner.

• Maintain a schedule of regular utility bills and follow-up on bills to ensure they are paid before the due date
• Update the schedule regularly
• Escalate any unresolved issues or pending queries
• Maintain creditors invoices record for ease of reconciliation

• Income or any receipts though the bank are properly recorded against serially pre-numbered receipt vouchers.
• Such receipts are properly coded for processing
• Recording of any debts received using appropriate finance records

• Ensure prior approval from relevant Managers and necessary reviews in line with the monthly forecasts

• Audit preparation – tracing documentation
• Ensure internal controls are maintained within the programme
• Working with other teams (HR, Logistics, etc) 

• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency

• Full or part qualified in a recognized professional qualification in Accounting (CPA, ACCA). An undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting will be highly desirable.
• Recommended a minimum of 3 years experience within a busy working environment such as INGOs
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Excellent computer skills especially in MS Excel spread sheets and MS Word.  
• Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets
• Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
• Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
• Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written, preferred
• Commitment to Save the Children values