Finance Intern

***Due to the urgency to fill this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Kindly note that the position might be filled before the vacancy announcement is closed; therefore, early applications are encouraged. ***

• The Opportunity – Finance Intern
• Post location:  occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) Country Office
• Contract Duration and Level of Effort: Till the end of April 2026.

Role Purpose:

This post holder will support and contribute to the smooth functioning of the Finance department at the oPt Country office level, also to ensure the compliance with Save the Children policies and procedures.

The post holder will be mainly responsible for reviewing and processing payments related to the CO, entering transactions to the computerized accounting system, updating bank accounts trackers, scanning and filing of supporting documents as well as other financial documents, supporting with audits, and supporting with month-end and year-end closing.

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.

Scope Of Role:

Reports to: CO Finance Officer

Staff reporting to this post: None.

Role Dimensions: oPt CO is a high complexity country, multi-member interest, with an annual budget of around $40+m, and 100+ staff. Currently the program is experiencing a growth in funding and complexity due to the war in Gaza.

Key Areas Of Accountability:

Key Area 1: Country Office Overall Financial Related Work:

• Review and record country office payments such as service providers payments, insurance payments, audit payments, Jawwal, office supplies, etc.
• Write cheques or prepare bank transfer letters.
• Get cheques and bank transfer letters signed.
• Responsible for stamping payment supporting documents as required by donors.
• Review and record staff payments: travel advances and travel expense claims.
• Hand checks to suppliers/vendors, consultants, and contractors in the office.
• Enter journal vouchers to Agresso (SCI Accounting System).
• File all payment vouchers, journal vouchers, and supporting documents as well as other financial documents. And maintain scanned copies on the Finance Shared folder.
• Record payment vouchers and cash received in the bank-tracking sheet.
• Responsible for handling transfer letters to banks and get bank accounts statements on monthly basis.
• Assist in managing the cash flow to ensure timely and secure transfer of funds from the CO accounts to FOs accounts to meet programme needs.

Key Area 2: Year-End Related Work:

• Assist in ensuring smooth and proper closeout of CO books by end of the year.
• Assist in doing physical count of assets.
• Assist in preparing all documents and reports for the year-end closeout process.
• Assist in reviewing finance files to ensure they are ready for audits.
• Assist in conducting annual audit work and awards specific audits in the office and with partners.

 Ready to work to respond to any natural disaster or emergency situation anywhere in oPt. 

Qualifications

• BA degree in accounting, finance or equivalent field.

Experience And Skills

• Good analytical skills – the ability to analyse complex financial data.
• Written and verbal fluency in English and Arabic.
• Understanding of financial systems and procedures.
• Familiarity with computerised accounting systems.
• Experience of computerised accounts packages, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a complex and diverse workload and to work to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to contribute to a small, proactive team, motivating staff and working collaboratively with colleagues and providing support and advice as necessary.
• A full appreciation of the value of co-operation, both internationally and within a team environment.

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.

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions. Application will be reviewed and selected on a rolling basis.

Save the Children promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment, women and people with different abilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Organization

Save the Children works in development and humanitarian contexts with children and partners to help families, communities, and governments identify and use innovations to ensure all children survive, learn, and are protected.

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 realize 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 environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued. 

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at Search Jobs - SCI Career Site Careers (oraclecloud.com) 

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.