Save the Children: Finance Officer – (National candidate only) – Phnom Penh

Role purpose

The Finance Officer is responsible for controlling the expenses made by SCI project team/partner to ensure the expenditures are incurred in according with approved budget, in line with SCI/donors policies, procedures and cost efficiency and effectiveness. S/he will work hand-in hands supporting CO finance team and project team to ensure Finance vouchers have appropriate codings (Account, Project, Cost Center, Budget, SOF, DRC, etc).

The post holder will work closely with country finance coordinator for partnership and ECHO project Coordinator to build capacity of partner staff to ensure partner has sound financial managements that meet SCI and ECHO requirements.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

Note: ECHO-funded regional project: “Enhancing People-Centred Disaster Preparedness and Early Warning in the Lower Mekong by Strengthening Connections Between Vulnerable Communities and Disaster Risk Management Systems in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam.

Qualifications and experience

• A Bachelor degree in relevant subject from an accredited University
• At least bachelor degree in Accounting/Management/Administration or equivalent

Experience And Skills

• Minimum 3 years of similar working experience, preferably with NGO and INGO
• Experiences in working with NGO or sub-grant partners
• Good team work with related field and other project staff
• Fluently in English and Khmer and proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Proven strong accounting and analytical skills, good attention to detail
• Sound knowledge administrative affair and procurement process.
• Good communication skill
• Strong commitment to the organisation and highly motivated person
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in an international environment

Contract length: 20 months – Fixed Duration Contract (FDC). Renewable depending on donor budget.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV in PDF as a single document and apply as below link. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

SCI offers a competitive remunerative package, including both cash and non-cash benefits as below:

• International mentoring and professional development to support your growth and career aspirations
• Group personal accident insurance for staff member and in-patient health insurance for staff member and their dependents
• Provident fund (10%), seniority indemnity payment, 13th month salary, medical allowance, and phone card allowance
• 26 weeks full pay of maternity leave and 2 weeks full day of paternity leave
• Full Government public holidays and 18 days annual leave
• Working hour is 37.50 per week from Monday to Friday
• Flexible working hours

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, and our working environment is inclusive and accessible. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified for written test and interview.

For more information about Save the Children in Cambodia, visit our website: https://cambodia.savethechildren.net/careers

We need to keep children safe so our selection process includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.