Job Description

ROLE PURPOSE:

To support the ESARO Nairobi Office in strengthening and maintaining the integrity of finance systems, updating and generating timely financial information to senior managers, cash flow management, payroll administration and the smooth running of the finance department.

This role will primarily focus on support operations of the SCI global team based in the East Africa Office.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Finance Officer – Payroll and Payables RO

Dimensions: The SCI global office in East & Southern Africa Region currently hosts slightly over 100 personnel. This role focuses on treasury and accounts payable functions of the RO office. It also provides support to the payables function of the Kenya Country Office.

Dimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, supporting children through both development and humanitarian relief programs. These initiatives are delivered directly and in collaboration with local partners. Our current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, nutrition, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).

In 2012, as part of a global reorganization, Save the Children unified the operations of Save the Children UK, Canada, and Finland into a single entity in Kenya. In February 2014, we completed a second transition by merging with the British INGO Merlin, integrating their health and nutrition programs into our portfolio. Today, Save the Children maintains an operational presence in Nandi, Kajiado, Dadaab Refugee Camp, Kakuma Refugee Camp, Garissa, Mandera, Turkana, and Wajir, and works through partners in many other regions across the country. We employ approximately 230 staff, including members of the Global team who are hosted and hired in Kenya, but support Save the Children International (SCI) global operations. In 2025, our annual operating budget was approximately USD 20 million.

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Regional Office

• Perform invoice reconciliation and ensure all invoices are properly checked for completeness, accuracy, budget codes etc.
• Prepare payment runs for review and approval in TM5. Ensure Tm5 payments are approved by the bank signatories in due course.
• Provide payment support services for the procurement CO medical supplies (outside ProSave). Review all medical supplies purchase packs to ensure completeness
• Prepare and post vouchers for the purchases of medical supplies.
• Prepare bank payment upload files including payroll for the bank signatories’ approval
• Process travel advances and TER reports
• Process hosting fees charges for the staff hosted by the ESA RO to CO and Members * •Post bank entries

As a member of the Finance Team, assist in meeting its responsibilities in the following areas: a. Inductions

1. Audit preparation – tracing documentation
2. Review documents and ensure completeness.
3. Ensure internal controls are maintained within the programme.
4. Provide information and other support to Programme staff

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Undergraduate degree in accounting/finance or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience in an accounting/finance role. Not-for-profit organisation preferred.
• Computer fluency; highly competent using Microsoft Excel and other MS applications.
• Familiarity with computerised accounting systems – AGRESSO Preferred.
• Ability to gather facts and data, scrutinise with ease, determine a logical solution and resolve issues with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to handle a workload and multi-task in order to meet deadlines.
• The highest level of integrity and commitment to preventing corruption.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all departments.

THE ORGANIZATION

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.

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best-qualified talent.

Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer:

Beware that there are individuals who may take and use SCI’s name in an attempt to solicit fees from interested job-seekers. We do not use recruiting persons or agencies to help us identify candidates for employment. If you’re contacted by a person promising you recruitment or placement at SCI for a charge, do not accept, and please get in touch with us at SCIFraud@savethechildren.org.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.