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Recrutement de 01 Finance Officer - shared services

Entreprise: Save The Children International
Niveau d'etude: Non precise
Localité: Kenya / Nairobi
Date limite: 2026-03-25

Recrutement de 01 Finance Officer - shared services
Finance Officer - shared services
SUMMARY
12 Mar 2026
25 Mar 2026 - 09:00 UTC
Kenya
Finance
Permanent
Full-time
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Title: Finance Officer - shared services - open to nationals only

ROLE PURPOSE:
As a member of the Country shared service finance team, you will be responsible for supporting effective financial & administration processes for the support services.
Provide support to country office through managing the payments to suppliers, Account Reconciliations and Recharges to expense lines in a timely manner and ensure that Internal Controls are upheld in line with set policies, procedures and guidelines. The role holder will liaise with the ESARO administration, logistics and finance departments to ensure delivery of timely & quality results.

SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Shared Services Finance Coordinator
Staff directly reporting to this post: None
Location: Nairobi

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Key accountabilities are highlighted below, and additional responsibilities will be allocated depending on the CO assignment.
1. Efficiency in Finance Management Process

Receive authorized invoice from other departments and ensure they are accurately registered.
Verify invoices for accuracy, documentation, and proper authorization before facilitating payments.
Responsible for evaluating non-matching invoices and reconciling them manually.
Ensure adequate audit trails and documentation / authorizations for payables.
Timely facilitation of statutory payments on a monthly basis.
Responsible for ensuring timely monthly recharges emanating from inter-country accounts, payroll and hosting fees.
Receive duly approved payroll and ensure timely payment of salaries.
Timely review of all the liability accounts and ensure only eligible balances are maintained.
Responsible for the preparation of the MFR.

2. Contribution to improved data quality

Review budget codes before posting and ensure right time posting for all transactions.
Agresso data management for ESARO transactions.
Ensure all transaction numbers have been recorded on the vouchers and journals.
Ensure all support documents are archived electronically.

3. Reconciliations

Ensure all bank reconciliations for ESARO bank accounts are undertaken timely and duly signed off.
Supplier payment reconciliation and performing payment runs.
Manage bank relations and banking errands.
Ensure the effective and efficient use of all Save the Children resources, best value for money and safety and security of assets.
4. Others

Ensure internal controls are maintained and followed.
Perform other relevant Save the Children’s duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Focal respondent for Statutory Audits from the Regional Office for payments done at KCO.
Support with Year End Reports preparations

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our 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 others to do the same
Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
Future orientated, thinks strategically
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

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate degree in Administration / Finance or equivalent
At least 12 months of work experience in Accounting function
An unquestionably high level of integrity and ethics
demonstrable ability to adapt to challenging working environments within a developing country context
demonstrated experience in identifying issues in financial management, applying sustainable solutions, and supporting teams to achieve results
Knowledge and use of financial software packages. Agresso experience preferred.
Ability to adapt quickly to a new environment and achieve results with multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-sets
demonstrated ability of working with a range of stakeholders
Ability to focus on strategic finance issues and advise key stakeholders
commitment to Save the Children values

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.
Health and Safety: The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best-qualified talent. Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.

Application Information:
Please apply in English saving your cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document.
For more information and to see a full a job description, visit career site at SCI Career Site Careers (oraclecloud.com)
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, and our working environment is inclusive and accessible.
We need to keep children safe, so our selection process includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
Application will be closed on 25 March 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.