Finance Internship – Borama, Somaliland

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Save the Children

Job Type

Full Time

Location

Borama

Description :

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

About us

For over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children’s lives in more than 120 countries. We are the world’s largest independent child rights organization. From emergency relief to long-term development, Save the Children secures a child’s right to

health, education and protection. Save the

Children is an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. We are looking to recruit for this position to be based in Borama

Position: Finance Intern

Duration:  6 Months

Duty Station: Borama

Please refer the below Job Description for the position description and the key selection criteria.

Interested candidates are required to submit a CV and mandatory cover letter quoting the Job Title on the subject line. The file name of the CV and attachments must be the applicants name and sent

to URL Link: https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=200005EW&lang=en

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Applications close on Saturday 19th September 2020 @ 11:59pm.

We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will therefore be required

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Finance Intern

TEAM/PROGRAMME: Finance Department

GRADE: TBC

LOCATION: Borama

POST TYPE: National

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

Level 3: The responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The finance intern will support the Burao Finance Team in ensuring up-to-date filing system, scanning all

financial vouchers, updates excel sheet for all transaction including payees’ name, and taking part in the

month-end process

Reports to: Finance Officer

Staff directly reporting to: N/A

Dimensions: Save the Children works in 4 regions in Somalia/Somaliland with a current staff complement of approximately 650 staff and current expenditure of approximately USD 100 million each year.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Preparing General Ledger vouchers and ensuring in a Sequence order. Keeping filing system for all grant vouchers and accruals.

Scanning all general Ledger Journal Vouchers and accruals

Assisting audit sampled Vouchers for auditors, and keeping them in the documents tracker. Take part month-end process, and ensure actions assigned to finance intern is completed on

time

Any other work Assigned by the Finance assistant.

COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURS

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

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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 Essential:

A University degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Accounting or finance from a recognized university.

Computer skills especially in Ms Excel, spread sheets, Ms Word Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

High level of integrity and ability to work as part of a professional team

Ability and willingness to work under high pressure to meet tight deadlines Good communication and interpersonal skills

Supportive personnel management style

Good command of English written and spoken

How to apply :

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer. Women are strongly encouraged to apply

Interested and qualified applicants can view the profile and apply for this position through the below URLs:- https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=200005EW&lang=en

Closing Date will be 19th  September 2020

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