Head of Finance Partnership - Damascus (National)

Finance & Economy

Overview

Support partnership financial management for Syria Country Office.

You have:

• BA Degree in Finance and Accounting, Business Administration, or other relevant discipline.
• Chartered Accountant (CPA, ACMA, ACA, and ACCA) strongly recommended.
• Minimum of 7 years management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, of which three at a management level within a finance department.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to lead, inspire and achieve results in a challenging context.
• Strong analytical, decision making and strategic planning skills with the ability articulate complex information in an easy to understand manner.
• Written and verbal fluency in English.

TITLE: Head of Finance Partnership- Damascus (National) TEAM/PROGRAMME: Finance LOCATION: Damascus, Syria GRADE: TBC CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ROLE PURPOSE: The Head of Finance Partnerships will be supporting setting and developing the partnership financial management of Syria Country Office. The position is primarily responsible for providing oversight and day-to-day financial management of the SCI Partnerships Department’s, review of partner budgets at the proposal stage, participate in pre-award due diligence processes, financial report review, providing guidance and training to partners in order to strengthen their capacity. SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Finance and IT Director

Staff reporting to this post: • Partnership Finance Coordinator

Budget Responsibilities: None

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Partnership Development and Management

• Act as the key strategic Finance Business Partner to the Finance Director and Program Implementation team to support the growing response in terms of partnership and build the capacity of the team. • Undertaking capacity assessment of partners’ organisation in order to identify capacity gaps and areas of support that the partners will require for effective implementation of the programme financial management requirements. The finance folk for the localisation strategy and its implementation. • Undertake regular support visits to the partners organizations to discuss financial and operational issues/progress and identify ways in which SCI can provide the needed support. • Support the development of partners’ project budgets, work plan, cash transfer plans and procurement plans. • Support partners external audit exercise and follow up to ensure that the auditors’ recommendations are followed up and implemented. • Monitor and follow up the implementation of the agreed work plan and budget to ensure that the programme objectives are being realized in accordance to the programme and partnership agreement and take the necessary actions for any identified deviations. • Ensuring best in class financial management at field office level – including leadership in respect to recruitment and succession planning; capacity building; implementing efficient & effective processes and accounting systems; improving and ensuring compliance with internal controls.

• Staff Leadership, Mentorship, and Development

• Ensure appropriate staffing and efficient & effective organisation design within the Budgeting & Reporting teams. • Ensure that staff understand and are empowered to perform their role especially the budgeting and reporting team. • Manage team; define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed, and evaluate direct reports regularly. • Recruitment, training, and professional development of team as part of the wider staff development strategy. • Performance Management :

- Effective use of the Performance Management System including the establishment of clear, measurable objectives; ongoing feedback; periodic reviews; and fair and unbiased evaluations. -Coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities. -Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance. -Documentation of performance that is less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/ work plans

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice) 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. Ambition: • Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same. • Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others. • Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale. 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; demonstrates highest levels of integrity. QUALIFICATIONS

• BA Degree in Finance and Accounting, Business Administration, or other relevant discipline. • Chartered Accountant (CPA, ACMA, ACA, and ACCA) strongly recommended.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Essential • Minimum of 7 years management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, of which three at a management level within a finance department • Strategic mindset with the ability to lead, inspire and achieve results in a challenging context • Strong team player • Excellent inter-personal skills and able to communicate with diverse set of stakeholders • Strong analytical, decision making and strategic planning skills with the ability articulate complex information in an easy to understand manner • Solutions focused with ability to identify weaknesses and drive continuous improvement • Ability to prioritise, plan ahead, and manage a complex and diverse workload with tight deadlines • Ability to coach, mentor, delegate appropriately and provide developmental guidance to supervised staff. • Self starter who is willing to go the extra mile to get the job done • Excellent understanding of business and financial planning including strategic modelling. • Excellent understanding of budgeting and budget management. • Excellent understanding of financial systems and procedures. • Excellent understanding of computerised accounts packages, Excel, PowerPoint and Word • A full appreciation of the value of co-operation, both internationally and within a team environment. • Understanding of Save the Children’s vision and mission and a commitment to its objectives and values. • Written and verbal fluency in English

Desirable • 4 years within the NGO / charities sector • Experience of working in an emergency context. • Understanding of major donor compliance regulations. Additional job responsibilities The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience. Equal Opportunities The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures. Child Safeguarding: 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. Health and Safety The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

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