Job
Title: Finance
Manager
Location: Juba, South Sudan with
occasional travel elsewhere in South Sudan
Duration: One year fixed-term
contract, with the possibility of extension, subject to three month
probationary period
Reporting to: South Sudan Country
Director
Staff Responsibility: Administration
and Finance Assistant
Overview:
The Finance Manger is responsible for overseeing and
implementing the financial systems to support Concordis’ South Sudan
programmes. This includes financial planning, monitoring, reporting, compliance
with national regulations and Concordis and donor policies and training staff
in financial matters.
Key areas of responsibility:
§ Plan and implement systems for financial operations in both
the main country office and in field offices in accordance with the Concordis
International financial procedures and donor regulations, including systems for
cash flow management, budgeting, consolidation of accounting information,
internal controls, financial reporting, financial record-keeping, grant
management and compliance.
§ Oversee and manage daily country-wide accounting and finance
functions including the timely recording of transactions, cash management,
banking, payroll, inventory, receivables and payables.
§ Provide monthly management reports to the Head Office and
Country Director, including income and expenditures ( cash count & bank
reconciliations, bank statements & verify currency exchange rates),
sub-grantee reporting and other financial information, in a timely and accurate
manner.
§ Maintain the office cash fund (bank accounts & office
cash) and make daily payments of approved transactions.
§ Maintain the financial filing system such that files are
updated, complete and safeguarded as well others confidential documents.
§ Prepare photocopies of vouchers and other supporting
documents as required for the monthly reporting package to HO Finance, in a
timely and accurate manner.
§ Maintain banking relations and plan and monitor country cash
flow requirements to ensure the smooth implementation of Concordis programs.
§ Develop annual fiscal year budgets as well new project budget
with the Country Director and develop as well implement grant budgeting and
forecasting systems.
§ Effectively stay abreast of relevant national laws and donor
policies, procedures, rules and regulations; perform internal audits and
reviews as required to ensure compliance with donor requirements.
§ Review and monitor partners’ financial reporting and
compliance. Provide additional technical assistance to partners as necessary to
maintain high standards of compliance.
§ Ensure compliance with Concordis procurement policies and
procedures for all goods and services and ensure that all transactions are
fully and properly documented.
§ Provide support for the implementation of Concordis
activities in Juba and throughout South Sudan in financial matters.
§ Implement and maintain Concordis financial policies and
procedures and provide training for Concordis staff when necessary.
§ Support the recruitment of all Concordis finance staff in
country.
§ Analyze compensation packages, taxation requirements and
human resource policies for local staff to ensure that Concordis International
has adequately accounted for the financial impact of local staff compensation
and benefits.
§ Coordinate with logistics staff to manage organizational
assets and ensure the asset inventory is up to date.
§ Perform other duties as assigned by the Country Director.
Required attributes and experience:
Essential
§ South Sudanese national
§ University degree in administration, finance, accounting or
related field
§ At least 5 years professional experience in financial
management, preferably with an INGO
§ At least one year professional experience leading a financial
department, preferably with an INGO, including supervision of staff
§ Experience with accounting software packages
§ Good computer skills (Microsoft Office, particularly Excel)
§ Fluency in English
§ Commitment to Concordis’ mission, principles, values
(available at http://www.concordis-international.org/files/pdfs/Concordis_Mission-Principles-Values.pdf)
§ Personal efficiency, resourcefulness, organising ability and
flexibility
Desirable
§ Experience training staff and partners in financial
management
§ Experience supporting the financial management of workshops,
conferences and large-scale activities
§ Experience with AccPacc accounting software
Application process:
Interested candidates should submit an application, including
the following:
1. a letter of application, addressed to Ms Mandy Gardner, South
Sudan Country Director, explaining their interest and suitability for the
position
2. CV or Resume
3. the names and contact details of two professional references.
Applications may be submitted in soft copy (emailed to
concordis.vacancy@gmail.com) or in hard copy at Concordis’ office at Juba Raha.
The deadline for applications is 6 November 2011.
Applications submitted after this date will not be
considered.
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