Save the Children recruits an Accountant (Officer) based in Phnom Penh

(National candidate only)

 

Role Purpose

The Accountant is supporting/reporting to Finance Coordinator – Control & Compliance to maintain for the timely preparation of month end, year-end closing, review of uploaded files before final posting, monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, preparation of adjusting entries, and maintenance of banking documents for Country Office. S/he is responsible to maintain Save the Children financial accounting and management system in Country Office.

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.

 

Qualifications and experience

  • A Bachelor degree in finance and banking 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
  • Proven strong accounting and analytical skills, good attention to detail
  • Ability to plan and organize a substantial workload that includes complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities in both development and emergency contexts
  • Demonstrated credibility with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels of an organization
  • Team building skills
  • Willingness and ability to change work practices
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
  • Competent level skills in MS Excel and accounting system such as Agresso 

Contract length: Unspecified Duration Contract (UDC)

 

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 as a single document and apply as below link or email: [email protected]

Closing Date for Application: 29th of June 2020 

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

Location: Phnom Penh

Employee Status: Permanent

Closing Date: Jun 29, 2020