Chief Finance Manager Job in Juba South Sudan

Our client, an International NGO operating in South Sudan operating as a consortium seeks to recruit for the position of Chief Finance Manager.

The position will be based in Juba, South Sudan with regular field visits.

The individual will manage the South Sudan Finance team reporting to the Country Director but will interact with the global finance team based in the UK to ensure the global financial management policies and systems within the Consortium are adequately met.

The person is expected to be an integral part of the senior management team in country and work closely with the management, technical and operations team in country.

Further, the position being a member of the country senior management team will actively contribute to the professional management of the operations of the organization in accordance with the Consortium’s country strategy, policy, systems and instructions.

The Regional Office wishes to recruit for the position of Regional Finance Manager whose major duties and responsibility will include:

Be the overall in charge of financial management of the country operations.Provide efficient, timely, and accurate financial management information of the Country OfficeCoordinate the development and participate in the implementation of Country Office Strategic plan and annual operating and financial plans.Prepare financial projections and budgets for Country Office for approval by Head Office, Monitor the overall liquidity and the cash flow, and control costs and enforce adherence to financial plan and projectionsDisseminate accounting guidelines and information provided by relevant accounting bodies to ensure adherence to professional ethics and standards of accounting.Manage internal financial management processes that include periodic monitoring and compliance processes, annual audits, liaise with external auditors, tax consultants and Government Revenue Authorities. Put in place risk management and control measures Ensure smooth contract management processes with partner organizations, donor agencies and service providers.Carry out monitoring and ensure compliance with the financial policies and procedures. Provide technical assistance in financial management and administration to partner organizations, projects and programmes.Carry out capacity building of partner organizationsSupport the country office team in training and development processesEnsure effective and efficient administration within the country office. The candidate we are looking for should be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management, or Economics.

MBA will be an added advantage.

The individual should also be a Chartered/Certified Accountant (CPA – K, ACCA) and has an affiliation and an active member of a professional accounting body.

In addition, he/she should have at least 5 years relevant work experience in an INGO, (3 of which should have been at senior management level) with overall responsibility for the finance function.

Knowledge of accounting software and Excellent computer skills with high proficiency in Microsoft excel.

Application letter indicating a brief statement why you qualify for the job should be accompanied with a detailed CV and names of at least three (3) professional referees and daytime telephone contact to reach the address below before the close of business on Friday 11th November 2011.

Please do not attach certificates and testimonials at this point.

Executive Selection, Strategic Dimensions Limited
Management and Development Consultants
E-mail: info@strategicdl.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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