TechnoServe Financial Controller Job 2015

Job Description

TechnoServe

Job Title: Financial Controller, South Sudan

Reporting Unit / Supervisor: Country Manager

Location: Yei, South Sudan
 

Travel: 15% domestic, 5% international travel
 

TechnoServe Background: TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries. 

We are a nonprofit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital and markets. 

Our work is rooted in the idea that given the opportunity, hardworking men and women in even the poorest places can generate income, jobs and wealth for their families and communities. 

 

With more than four decades of proven results, we believe in the power of private enterprise to transform lives.
 

Program Description: As part of a 10 year vision, TechnoServe in partnership with Nespresso aims to re-build a coffee industry in South Sudan. 

The opportunity for coffee to have a positive impact in South Sudan is significant as coffee can be South Sudan’s first major agricultural export. Coffee has the potential to facilitate a “grassroots” form of wealth generation and economic development. 

Coffee would provide much needed income and security for thousands of farmers and their families living in coffee communities and has the potential to play an important role in helping to diversify the economic base in the country. 

We believe in the future of South Sudan and looking beyond the current situation. We believe in contributing to driving change in the country and delivering positive impact. 

  

Position Description: TechnoServe is seeking a Financial Controller who will be responsible for directing the fiscal functions of the country program in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and TechnoServe’s financial policies. 

The Financial Controller is also responsible for efficient and sound financial management to the Country’s programs. 

Additionally, the Controller will prepare financial information to assist management, its clients, and stakeholders in making informed decisions about the country program’s future. 

They will also be responsible for reporting to corporate headquarters on all program finances. 

Responsibilities listed but not limited to the below:

Implement grant tracking/monitoring system, monitoring grant expenditures in order to identify any irregularities.

Manage payroll and expense reimbursements for local staff

Produce periodic management reports for senior staff

Prepare cash flow statements, expenditure accounts, monthly and annual closing of accounts

Monitor cash flow and work closely with TechnoServe Headquarters to manage shortfalls/surpluses

Work with the Country Manager to prepare project, annual and multi-year budgets

Analyze variances and explore potential problems with project budget, working closely with staff to forecast and address any variances

Responsible for all financial planning, forecasting, budget management and reporting for TechnoServe South Sudan

Prepare financial reports on monthly basis for internal use and for external reports to donors

Prepare periodic budgetary control statements to determine project financial performance and suggest corrective action, if required

Process checks and code expenditures (travel advances, imprest and purchase requisition)

Participate in internal and external audits by providing auditors with accounting documents as requested and provide explanations for audit queries

Manage compliance with South Sudan tax laws

Required Skills and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Financial Management with minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting and financial management. With an advanced degree/MBA a minimum of 3 years’ experience is required

Deep knowledge of best practices in financial management required

Excellent knowledge of Excel, Access Word and PowerPoint required

Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamic NAV Systems a plus, or similar finance and accounting software

Good leadership skills and strategic orientation

Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Financial management and reporting skills

Excellent understanding of accrued accounting

Excellent verbal, analytical, organizational and written skills

Excellent management skills and ability to work in a team environment

Excellent verbal and written command of English

Command of Juba Arabic or Baari language a plus

Prior experience with an NGO a plus

Knowledge of Grants management a plus

Knowledge of key donor reporting requirements (USAID, World Bank and other international donors) an advantage

Professional accounting certification (e.g. CPA, ACCA) preferred

Experience and understanding of not-for-profit accounting a plus

South Sudan candidates are preferred, but candidates from East Africa regions are welcome to apply

How to Apply

Please submit your application (by email only) to jobs@tns.org with the position title placed in the subject line. 

Please include 

(1) cover letter describing your interest, 

(2) curriculum vitae, 

(3) salary history, and 

(4) telephone contacts of three professional referees. 

Please include all requirements in one document. 

Applications will be treated confidentially. 

Deadline for applications is 14 August 2015. 

Note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

No phone calls please. 

Women are encouraged to apply. 

South Sudan candidates are preferred, but candidates from East Africa regions are welcome to apply.

For more information visit http://www.technoserve.org/blog/tag/South+Sudan