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Africa Help International (AAH-I) is an African-led, regional organisation,
working in East and Southern Africa to improve the lives of
livelihood-challenged communities. It was first conceived and established in
South Sudan over 25 years ago.
AAH-I
has Country Programmes in Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda, and Zambia. It
brings over 25 years’ experience working with communities in conflict and
post-conflict situations, including refugees, internally displaced people and
host communities.
AAH
South Sudan is looking for a qualified South Sudanese National to fill the
position of Country
Finance Manager.
The
detail of the job is as follows:-
Location: Juba, with frequent
visits to the field offices
Job
Summary: Under
the overall leadership of the Country Director, the Country Finance Manager
will be in charge of managing all the operational and Programme / project
budgets in the Country.
S/he
will be responsible to ensure satisfactory management of the budget of the
organization in South Sudan.
S/he
will work closely with the Head of Operations, Head of Programme, Head of
Humanitarian, Field/ Area Coordinators and all programme and programme supports
team to ensure the country office & donor-funded project budgets and all
related financial reports are prepared professionally, accurately and timely.
Duties
& Responsibilities
Under the Direction of the Country Director and technical guidance of Head of Finance and Operations, the Country Finance Manager will be in charge of managing all operational and Programme / project budgets is the Country.
S/he
will efficient and effectively ensure all aspects of financial management,
including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and
forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and
procedures is done and reported professionally and timely.
S/he
will uphold AAH policies, ensure expenses remain within approved donor and
annual operational budgets and regularly keep the Country Director and Country
Leadership Team informed of the financial health of the country programme.
Qualifications
- Education:
Bachelor and/ or Master Degree in accounting or related field such as
Financial Management.
- Professional
certification - Candidates with professional qualification in CPA, ACCA or
CMA will have added advantage.
- Minimal
6years of accounting and finance experience, with at least 4 years’
experience within NGO/ UN or Donor environment.
- Thorough
knowledge of accounting principles and procedures and good experience with
general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process.
- Excellent
accounting software user and administration skills
- Ability
to lead team and to train others
N/B – A
detailed Job description is on the websitewww.actionafricahelp.org.
Application Instructions:
Application Instructions:
1.
Only Qualified South Sudanese Nationals should apply.
2.
Interested candidates should email application letters and CVs (with 3
referees) addressed to recruitss@actionafricahelp.org to be received by 4:00 PM
on 22nd April 2016.
3. The
email subject Line must show the job title of the position applied for. AAH-I
is an equal-opportunity employer.
4. All
applications documents should be submitted electronically. We will not accept
hard copies.
5. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
5. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.