ADRA Finance Director Jobs in South Sudan

ADRA Finance Director Jobs in South Sudan


  • ADRA South Sudan is a subunit of a large worldwide network that is present in more than 130 countries with its headquarters in Washington D.C.

  • ADRA South Sudan has been operating in South Sudan for more than 35 years providing humanitarian response.

  • ADRA South Sudan is currently seeking an experienced, self-directed Finance Director for its Country Office.

    Responsibilities

    Accounting / Financial

  • Accounting and tracking of all ADRA South Sudan resources in accordance with ADRA and donor policies/regulations.

  • Maintenance of all accounting records and implementation of financial control systems in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Ensure that all documentation is adequate and complete.

  • All banking requirements including: movement of funds, fund requests to donors, exchange of currency, separation of accounts, regular reconciliation of accounts, and maintenance of banking records.

  • Preparation of all financial reports as required for local program management, ADRA institutions, donors, and government bodies.

  • Implementation of a comprehensive fixed asset and inventory control system, including consumables - including identification system for all capital assets, maintenance of fixed asset ledger, and routine monitoring of inventory reconciliations for expendables.

  • Process disbursement of funds for authorized administration and project expenditures. Insure that all expenditures of funds conform to: ADRA and donor regulations, budget limits, use or purpose originally intended.

    Monitoring / Project Development

  • Regular review and examination of financial statements, bank and journal vouchers.

  • Work closely with Internal Auditors to ensure a high standard of compliance with all donor policies.

  • Preparation and submission of fund advance or expense vouchers to donors as necessary.

  • Implementation of audit recommendations as necessary to ensure compliance with ADRA, Donor, and Government accounting standards.

  • Management and expenditure of funds so as to protect the financial health of ADRA
    South Sudan. Monitor the spend-down of funds of each project by line item to ensure conformance to budget and project time-line.

  • Ensure prompt payment and reconciliation between projects and external entities.

  • Oversight of the payroll system, and withholding and payment of employee income taxes to government.

  • Preparation or revision of project budgets as required.

  • Preparation of annual operating budget and annual financial statements.

  • Manage and record all contracts and agreements signed on behalf of ADRA. Ensure the compliance to donor regulations, and budgetary constraints.

  • Maintenance of necessary insurance coverage for ADRA South Sudan: assets, personnel injury, and general liability.

    Capacity Building / Management

  • Officially represent ADRA South Sudan in all financial communication with the Senior Management, donors and constituents. Negotiate with the donors and constituents with regard to financial issues.

  • Travel regularly to the ADRA South Sudan field offices to provide technical support, training and monitoring of office financial procedures

  • Be participative and active in a mentoring role to enhance the financial potential of all finance staff by providing in-house training on financial management, Excel, and other computer applications

  • Serve as member of ADRA South Sudan ADCOM and attend the ADRA South Sudan Board meetings when invited.

  • Accomplish any other tasks requested by the Country Director

    Qualifications

  • Must have at least a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

  • Has a recognized professional qualification e.g ACCA, CIMA, IFA/IPA, ACA having an MBA will be an added advantage.

  • Has at least 4 years’ experience working in finance and accounting environment

    How to Apply

  • Please send your cover letter with contact details of reference persons and CV in English including salary expectations to the following email address: jobs@adrasouthsudan.org Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  • The deadline for receiving applications will be 21st September, 2020.

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