Apply Now for Humanitarian Finance Assistant Job at Save the Children

Apply Now for Humanitarian Finance Assistant Job at Save the Children: In this article, you will get the latest updates on Save the Children recruitment requirements, qualifications, guidelines and other important updates for free.

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States.

We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities.

In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters.

Each year, we and our partners reach millions of children in communities around the world. Join our dedicated and diverse staff in their work to improve the well-being of children everywhere.

Save the Children is  recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Humanitarian Finance Assistant

Location: Borno, Nigeria
Job Description

• The Finance Assistant has responsibility to manage payments, receipts and disbursement of funds.
• He/she would be responsible for Glacos registration and filling of documents.
• He/she will also provide support to the finance unit.

Key Areas of Accountability
Fund Disbursement:

• Writing of Checks as approved by relevant budget holders
• Conduct weekly and month end cash counts
• Payment of participants and other SCI cash payments out of the office
• Update daily Cash GLACOS and reconcile  cash and book balances
• Maintain proper filing and easy retrieval of finance documentation
• Perform Bank related activities (Pick up Bank Statements, collect office running cash, etc….)

Cash Flow:

• Maintain petty cash with strong supervision from the finance officer
• Update & maintain manual cash book
• Maintain optimum cash balances and advises the Finance Officer for cash replenishment(including emergencies)

Financial Information and other support functions:

• Assist during audit to retrieve all relevant documents for audit exercise
• Assist others requiring information on transactions to retrieve relevant payment vouchers and documentation for their use

System Administration:

• Registration of all paid invoices on Agresso on a daily basis
• Single Account Reconciliation
• Weekly Bank and cash Reconciliation

Others:

• Preparing Tax, NHF, and pension payment schedules and cheques to be remitted to the Tax authorities and the  various pensions’ administrators and remitting same on a timely basis
• Ensure all documents are filed and stamped “PAID”
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor or line manager

Qualifications and Experience
Essential:

• Experience in computerized and accounting systems.
• Honesty.
• Fluency in English Language
• One year post graduation similar experience in a NGO
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Possession of B.Sc, , , OND in relation to the applied position from a recognized institution.
• Any added certificate either postgraduate or professional certification will be of advantage.
• NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.
• Applicants must not be above 35 years old.
• West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSSC) with Credits in not less than three (3) subjects including English and at least passes in two (2) other subjects.
• Candidates must have National Examination Council (NECO)/General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary Level with passes in four (4) subjects obtained at one sitting or five (5) subjects obtained at two sittings including the English Language.)
• (ND) obtained from a recognized institution. National Certificate of Education (NCE) from a recognized institution.

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Mistakes to Avoid While Applying

A lot of people fail in many applications not because they are not qualified, but because of numerous mistakes. So take note of the following:

1. Apply on time, do not wait for the deadline.
2. Do the application processes alone, don’t send anybody to avoid mistakes in your data
3. Keep yourself updated concerning the application
4. Make sure you supply all the necessary requirements
5. Take time to crosscheck your details before submission.
6. Candidates are to apply for one job position, Candidates who attempt to apply multiple times will have their application disqualified
7. The online application is free.

Shortlisted Applicant Update

If you’ve been shortlisted, then you’ve got your foot in the door. And it’s time for you to shine at the final stage – the interview.

However, when shortlisted:

1. Endeavor to get information about the company.
2. Also, ensure you have a clear vision. Try to figure out why you want the specific position. And how you would be a good fit. Also, go through your application.
3. Additionally, be interactive. It’s an interview, not an interrogation. There is much more to you than your resume.
4. The practice goes a long way. Thus, take mock interviews with your friends or practice speaking before a mirror.
5. It’s rare, but sometimes you do get an offer letter directly based on your application.
6. You start planning the celebration, but remember some points before you go into that party mode: Get it in writing.
7. Also, go over the written offer in detail. And make sure all important details are mentioned and ask questions if you don’t understand anything. Such as work profile, start date, duration, and stipend, etc.
8. Send a thank-you letter to the employer, once you accept the offer.
9. Also, follow up with an e-mail confirming your start date and expressing your enthusiasm for your new role.

From the above, it is important you note that we are not partnering with these companies. We are only making this information available so as help you get that your dream job. As such, as you apply, ensure to do more research about the company. GOOD LUCK.

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