Budget and Reporting Officer at Save the Children

Job Purpose 

• The Budget and Reporting Officer will be primarily responsible for preparation of donor and other internal monitoring reports, supporting non-thematic and cross thematic allocation process, supporting the forecast process and uploading phased budgets in AGRESSO.
• The Budget and Reporting Officer will ensure donor and the organization requirements are adhered to and internal monitoring systems of grants are in place and there is timely production of information. The role is to support the South Sudan Country Office; the role is based on Nairobi but with approx. 20% travel to South Sudan. 

Qualifications For Budget and Reporting Officer Job

• Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a business field.
• Should hold professional qualifications i.e. CPA (K) or ACCA Finalist.
• At least three year’s INGOs experience especially in budget setting and financial accounting
• Great analytical skills and ability to articulate financial data to non-financial stakeholders
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office package, specifically Excel and Word and experience of working with accounting software
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve results in a fast paced, deadline focused environment
• Attention to detail
• Proficiency in English, both oral and written
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including cultural sensitivity, assertiveness and negotiating skills.
• Ability to work as part of a mobile team.
• Willingness to travel to South Sudan occasionally (approx. 20% of time)