Samaritan’s Purse (South Sudan) – Deputy Finance Manager
Employment as Deputy Finance Manager
Organization: Samaritan’s Purse
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 31 Jan 2017
At Samaritan’s Purse (SP), we’re hiring a Deputy Finance Manager to apply his/her skills and experience in our South Sudan field office so that we can reach people with physical aid. We cannot reach this goal without an accounting/financial team member ensuring we’re using the financial resources with integrity. Have a career with impact. Serve here.
The Deputy Finance Manager, South Sudan is responsible for implementing, and coordinating all financial and budgetary aspects of programs as assigned in South Sudan; responsible for administrative field accounting, expenditures, bookkeeping and payroll related to the specific programs and projects as assigned.
Description of Job Duties:
- Manage review of financial transactions and supporting documentation in an organized and professional manner.
- Ensure financial/accounting activity is carried out in accordance SP’s field accounting policies.
- Ensure adequate cash flow for operations and safety of financial resources at all Field sites, liaising with Field Accountants & Area Coordinators.
- Manage the reconciliation of cash at all sites on a weekly basis and investigate any over/under situations.
- Maintain close and cooperative working relationships with fellow financial staff, the Finance Manager and Area Coordinators.
- Supervision of Finance Officers and Field Accountant based in Juba and in Kenya.
- Provide support to Base Manager and/or Program Managers with regard to financial policies/practices and budget management as required.
- Identify areas for financial and administrative improvement and work to implement feasible improvements.
- Provide financial assistance to Program Managers during annual budget process.
- Assist with preparation of monthly bank reconciliation for all SP South Sudan Bank accounts in South Sudan & Kenya.
- Assist Finance Manager in preparing Journal Entries and finalizing all transactions and documentation related to the financial close process each month.
- Assist in facilitation of both internal and external audits.
- Work closely with the Grants department regarding budget proposals and agreements.
- Travel to the field periodically to provide finance and accounting support to Area Coordinators and finance staff.
- Assist with the review of local payroll and payroll taxes for all South Sudan field sites on a monthly basis.
- Maintain accuracy in financial records and perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and five years or more of related experience and/or training.
• One year of college-level Biblical studies preferred.
• Experience working with grants, proposals and financial matters stemming from agreements and contracts with Aid organizations, NGOs and governments preferred.
• Strong relational skills and financial management experience preferred.
• Experience with foreign currencies and grants management preferred.
• Ability to communicate and interact well with people of different educational, linguistic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Above average communication skills-both verbal and written.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite-in particular, Excel.
• People management and delegation abilities.
• Works well in adverse team and a pressured environment.
• Flexible and adaptable.
12-month contract with the potential for renewal.
This is an unaccompanied position.
International Employee Benefits:
Employees who choose to work internationally get to take advantage of the following benefits:
· Medical, prescription, dental & vision coverage
· Disability insurance
· Term Life insurance
· Retirement savings plan
· Ten paid holidays (holiday observance will depend on the host country)
· Annual home leave
· Twelve vacation days per year
How to apply:
To apply for this position, please visit our website here: https://goo.gl/qHao0U