Deputy Finance Manager at Samaritan's Purse

Job Summary

Responsible for implementing, and coordinating all financial and budgetary aspects of programs as assigned in South Sudan; responsible for administrative field accounting, expenditures, bookkeeping and payroll related to the specific programs and projects as assigned.

Duties & Responsibilities

· Provides direct supervision to Finance Officers & Field Accountants based in Juba and Nairobi, Kenya. This includes through motivation, direction, review and feedback of assigned tasks;

· Manage review of financial transactions and supporting documentation in an organized and professional manner;

· Ensure financial/accounting activity is carried out in accordance SP’s field accounting policies;

· Ensure adequate cash flow for operations and safety of financial resources at all Field sites, liaising with Field Accountants & Area Coordinators;

· Manage the reconciliation of cash at all sites on a weekly basis and investigate any over/under situations;

· Maintain close and cooperative working relationships with fellow financial staff, the Finance Manager and Area Coordinators;

· Supervision of Finance Officers and Field Accountant based in Juba and in Kenya;

· Provide support to Base Manager and/or Program Managers with regard to financial policies/practices and budget management as required;

· Identify areas for financial and administrative improvement and work to implement feasible improvements;

· Provide financial management assistance to Program Managers during annual budget process;

· Assist with preparation of monthly bank reconciliation for all SP South Sudan Bank accounts in South Sudan & Kenya;

· Assist Finance Manager in preparing Journal Entries and finalizing all transactions and documentation related to the financial close process each month;

· Assist in facilitation of both internal and external audits;

· Work closely with the Grants department regarding budget proposals and agreements;

· Travel to the field periodically to provide finance and accounting support to Area Coordinators and finance staff;

· Assist with the review of local payroll and payroll taxes for all South Sudan field sites on a monthly basis;

· Maintain accuracy in financial records and perform other duties as assigned;

· Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public;

· Assess, manage, and report critical physical, emotional, or spiritual concerns of supervised staff;

· Follow all procedures provided by the Finance Manager and Country Director

Education / Experience Needed

· Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in accounting, finance or a related field

· Five years or more of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical studies strongly preferred.

· Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

· Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

· Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

· Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.