Finance Officer at Save the Children International

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial management, Budgeting, Financial monitoring, Compliance, Grant management, Accounting, Sub-grant tracking, Financial reporting, Data reconciliation, Capacity building, Microsoft Office, Excel, Analytical skills, Communication, Negotiation, Internal controls

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

ROLE PROFILE TITLE: Finance Officer (FOR INTERNAL STAFF ONLY) TEAM/PROGRAMME: Finance/Programme Operations LOCATION: Yangon, Head Office Number of Position: 1 GRADE: NAT-4 CONTRACT LENGTH: Fixed Term CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 2: either the post holder will have access to personal data about children and/or young people as part of their work; or the post holder will be working in a ‘regulated’ position (accountant, barrister, solicitor, legal executive); therefore a criminal record self-declaration will be required(at ‘standard’ level in the UK or equivalent in other countries). ROLE PURPOSE: The Finance Officer is based in Yangon and responsible for supporting the financial management, monitoring, and compliance of MHF-funded multi-sector humanitarian programs implemented in Magway, Sagaing, Kayin, and Rakhine, covering sectors such as WASH, Child Protection, Health & Nutrition, and Food Security & Livelihoods. The role works closely with the Project Manager, Project Coordinators, partners, and finance teams to ensure effective budget management, financial monitoring, and timely fund disbursement to partner organizations. The Finance Officer ensures that all financial transactions and partner expenditures comply with donor requirements and organizational financial policies. The position also contributes to strengthening partners’ financial management capacity, ensuring transparency, accountability, and proper financial reporting across all project activities. SCOPE OF ROLE: Reports to: Project Manager Staff reporting to this post: Nil Budget Responsibilities: Nil Role Dimensions: Regular contact of detailed explanations of policy, regulations, programs, services and representation of SCI at the local level or with mid-level counterparts KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY : 1. Budget Management and Fund Disbursement • Review partners’ financial proposals, budgets, and financial reports, and provide analysis and recommendations to the Project Manager and Project Coordinators. • Coordinate with program teams to review and adjust partner budgets in line with approved workplans and project implementation plans. • Ensure timely disbursement of sub-grants to partner organizations in accordance with approved budgets and financial policies. • Prepare and process bank transaction documentation for fund transfers from Yangon to partner bank accounts. • Assist in budget negotiations, revisions, and reprogramming as required during project implementation. • Maintain and update sub-grant tracking sheets and ensure accurate financial data reconciliation in the Agresso financial system. 2. Financial Monitoring and Compliance • Conduct regular financial monitoring and spot checks of partner organizations to review grant management, bookkeeping, and compliance with financial procedures. • Monitor project budget utilization and spending rates, and report any financial risks or variances to the Project Manager and line manager. • Ensure all financial adjustments, reclassifications, and corrections (GLCOS/CAPCOS) are accurately prepared and recorded in the system. • Support the pre-award assessment of partners’ financial and operational capacity before partnership agreements are finalized. • Asssist partnership financial management team to ensure partner organizations comply with donor and organizational financial policies and procedures. 3. Partner Agreement and Grant Management • Support the preparation and timely processing of partner agreements and amendments, ensuring compliance with donor and organizational requirements. • Work closely with the Funding & Awards team on financial reporting requirements and budget revisions. • Support the sub-grant close-out process, ensuring all financial documentation and reporting requirements are completed. • Coordinate with the Payables Unit to estimate and plan monthly or quarterly partner fund requirements. 4. Partner Capacity Building • Support the Project Manager in assessing the financial management capacity of local partners. • Provide technical support to partner staff on financial management, accounting procedures, financial reporting, and fraud awareness. • Organize capacity building sessions for partners on financial management, procurement procedures, and fixed asset management in coordination with relevant support teams. 5. Reporting and Documentation • Prepare or review financial monitoring reports following partner visits or financial spot checks. • Maintain proper financial documentation, records, and grant files in line with organizational and donor requirements. • Provide financial information and updates to support project reporting and financial analysis. 6. Other Responsibilities • Perform additional tasks assigned by the line manager or Project Manager to support effective financial management of the program. BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice) Accountability: • 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. Ambition: • Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same • Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others • Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale. Collaboration: • 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. Creativity: • Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions • Willing to take disciplined risks. Integrity: • Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity • Always acts in the best interests of children QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in finance or accounting, preferably within INGOs, NGOs, or CSOs, with experience working with partners, micro-grants/sub-grants, financial monitoring, and detailed expenditure tracking. • Experience and knowledge of basic project bookkeeping, accounting practices, and budget control. • Experience working with and providing financial support to partner organizations including INGOs, NGOs, and CSOs. • Willingness to travel occasionally to field offices to support and monitor partners’ financial and program activities. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with strong interpersonal skills including cultural sensitivity, communication, and negotiation skills. • Good written and spoken English communication skills. • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to review and interpret complex financial data. • Solid understanding of budgeting, financial management, and expenditure monitoring. • Good knowledge of financial systems, internal controls, and compliance with contractual and donor requirements. • Ability to work collaboratively within a small and proactive team, supporting colleagues and partners while contributing to a positive and effective working environment. Additional job responsibilities The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience. Child Safeguarding and Counter Fraud responsibilities • Ensure compliance with Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, and related safeguarding procedures in all financial and administrative processes. • Support the integration of child safeguarding and protection principles into financial management practices, including partner agreements and grant management. • Ensure that partner organizations receiving project funds are aware of and comply with child safeguarding and protection standards as outlined in partnership agreements. • Promote awareness of safeguarding and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) among partners during financial monitoring and capacity-building activities. • Take all necessary and appropriate steps to prevent fraud, bribery, and corruption within their areas of responsibility, report and respond to all incidents and concerns and comply with the Counter-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Policy and Procedure. All types of fraud, bribery, and corruption must be prevented, including where it benefits the organisation (SCI). Equal Opportunities The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures. Child Safeguarding: 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 staff has an obligation and a responsibility to: • Ensure they fully understand the provisions of the Child Safeguarding Policy, the Code of Conduct and Local/Country Procedures. • Conduct themselves in accordance with the rules of the Child Safeguarding Policy, in their personal and professional lives – which includes reporting suspicions of child abuse. • Ensure the way they are carrying out their work is not putting children at risk (or further risk) – this means constantly scrutinizing their work through a child safeguarding lens and talking to children about possible design/implementation “flaws”. • Promote the message of child safeguarding to colleagues in other organizations and government ministries, children in their own and beneficiary families, and community members in general. • Be vigilant about observing possible child abuse/harm in their personal and professional lives. All managers have the above responsibilities as well as ensuring • Their staff are doing the above. • That child safeguarding is integrated and given a “voice” in all management processes including recruitment, induction, performance management, team meetings, annual planning processes, field level monitoring, etc. Safeguarding our Staff: The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy. Health and Safety The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

The Finance Officer is responsible for the financial management, monitoring, and compliance of multi-sector humanitarian programs. They work closely with project teams and partners to ensure effective budget management, timely fund disbursement, and accurate financial reporting.