Senior Analyst – Financial Services and Reporting

Job description

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Field Office Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Run and Review National Office (NO) Monthly Reporting Packages
  Prepare and validate monthly financial reports for the National Office, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and alignment with organizational standards and donor expectations.
• Prepare Audit Support Documentation
  Compile and organize financial records and reconciliations to support internal and external audits. Respond to audit queries and ensure timely submission of required documentation.
• Draft the NO Cover Memo
  Develop the Monthly Financial Summary and Management Review document, highlighting key financial insights, risks, and action points for leadership review.
• Oversee Balance Sheet Reconciliation Processes
  Supervise monthly reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts. Ensure reconciling items are investigated and resolved, and that documentation is audit-ready.
• Conduct Balance Sheet Aging Reviews
  Analyse aging reports for receivables, payables, and advances. Identify overdue items and coordinate with relevant teams for resolution.
• Perform Variance Analysis
  Compare actuals to budgeted figures across projects and cost centres. Identify trends, anomalies, and provide actionable insights to management.
• Support Strategic Reporting
  Extract and compile financial data to support reporting to the Board, Committees, SLT, and monthly FFR submissions.
• Assist FP&A Manager with Forecasting
  Contribute to predictive analysis and financial forecasting using historical data and current trends to inform planning and budgeting.

Shared Services and Financial Systems Coordination

• Analyse General Ledger Transactions
  Review GL entries for accuracy, proper coding, and compliance with financial policies. Flag and correct anomalies in collaboration with Shared Services.
• Review Journal Entries
  Validate journal entries for completeness, correctness, and proper authorization. Ensure entries are supported by adequate documentation.
• Manage Chart of Accounts and A&T Codes
  Maintain and update the Chart of Accounts and Activity & Task codes. Ensure proper classification and usage across all financial systems.
• Facilitate Account Opening and Closure
  Coordinate the opening and closing of accounts in Sun System and other platforms, ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial policies.
• Validate Financial Data Prior to FFR Submission
  Conduct final checks on financial data before submission to ensure integrity and consistency across systems.
• Maintain Document Management Systems
  Organize and archive financial documents to ensure audit readiness and easy retrieval for compliance reviews.
• Design and Monitor Internal Controls
  Develop and implement internal control mechanisms to address identified risk gaps in financial processes and systems.

Compliance, Cost Recovery, and People Management

• Monitor Cost Recovery Across Projects
  Track cost recovery contributions and ensure each project supports its share of operational costs. Address gaps and follow up with project leads.
• Support Audit Processes
  Provide financial documentation and analysis to support project-level audits. Ensure compliance with donor and internal requirements.
• Coordinate with Shared Services and GFS
  Liaise with Shared Services and the Global Financial Solutions(GFS) for system support, troubleshooting, and process improvements.

People Management

• Provide mentorship and oversight to junior finance staff involved in budgeting and partner monitoring. Deliver training sessions on budgeting and monitoring tools, system usage, and compliance protocols.

Knowledge, Qualifications and Professional Experience

• First degree in Accounting or Finance and/or professional qualification such as ACCA or CIMA
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in Financial Planning and Budgeting in International NGO
• Knowledge in Data science and Data analytics preferred
• In-depth working knowledge of accounting software packages; Sun Systems, Vision XL and Vision Executive, PowerBI and Power Apps.
• In-depth working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and IFRS.
• Experience in international grant accounting, proposal budget development and reporting
• Knowledge of how to prepare, review, and present financial statements and financial reports.
• Able to perform complex financial analyses
• Able to work with minimum supervision
• Able to articulate and communicate ideas well verbally and in writing

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only