Samaritan's Purse NGO Finance Manager - Programs - Jobs in South Sudan
Samaritan's Purse NGO Finance Manager - Programs - Jobs in South Sudan
Job DescriptionDo you have a mind for numbers and a heart for people?
Join us as a Finance Manager for Humanitarian Programming with Samaritan’s Purse!
As a Finance Manager in South Sudan, your expertise will contribute directly to the site’s fiscal responsibility and staff welfare, ensuring the organization’s ability to deliver continued Christ-like care to people in need.
For an opportunity to serve a hurting world as the hands and feet of Jesus, let God put your talents to use for a humanitarian cause with an eternal purpose through Samaritan’s Purse.
Description of Job Duties:
Manages review of financial transactions and supporting documentation in an organized and professional manner.
Ensures financial/accounting activity is carried out in accordance SP’s field accounting policies.
Ensures adequate cash flow for operations and safety of financial resources at all Field sites, liaising with Field Accountants & Area Coordinators.
Manages the reconciliation of cash at all sites on a weekly basis and investigate any over/under situations.
Maintains close and cooperative working relationships with fellow financial staff, the Director of Finance and Area Coordinators.
Supervises Finance Officers and Field Accountant based in Juba and in Kenya.
Provides support to Base Manager and/or Program Managers with regard to financial policies/practices and budget management as required.
Identifies areas for financial and administrative improvement and works to implement feasible improvements.
Provides financial assistance to Program Managers during annual budget process.
Assists with preparation of monthly bank reconciliation for all SP
South Sudan Bank accounts in South Sudan & Kenya.
Assists Director of Finance in preparing Journal Entries and finalizing all transactions and documentation related to the financial close process each month.
Assists in facilitation of both internal and external audits.
Works closely with the Grants department regarding budget proposals and agreements.
Travels to the field periodically to provide finance and accounting support to Area Coordinators and finance staff.
Assists with the review of local payroll and payroll taxes for all South Sudan field sites on a monthly basis.
Follow all procedures provided by Director of Finance and Country Director.
Job Requirements:
Strong relational skills and financial management experience.
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.
Experience working and living overseas, particularly in austere and/or remote environments.
Above average verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
People management and delegation abilities.
Works well with a level head and diplomacy in a sometimes adverse and pressured environment.
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university with an emphasis in accounting, finance, or related field plus five or more years related experience; or equivalent combination of accounting education and managerial experience.
Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies strongly preferred.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 10th June 2019
For more information and job application details, see; Samaritan's Purse NGO Finance Manager - Programs - Jobs in South Sudan
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