About the Organization:
World Vision International (WVI) is a Christian relief, development, and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families, and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. It is an international partnership of Christians who work with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation and seek justice. VisionFund International (VFI) is the microfinance subsidiary of World Vision.
About the Job:
WVI is looking for a Regional Finance Manager – World Vision South Sudan (WVSS). S/he will support the finance director to develop, implement, and perform national office (NO), grant financial management, accounting and budgetary functions for World Vision South Sudan. S/he will report technically and administratively to the finance director and regional program manager respectively.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Participate and lead the regional team in all finance aspects;
- Carry out grant finance related assignments and responsibilities as delegated by the finance director;
- Coordinate financial activities to ensure compliance with donor and WVSS policy requirements;
- Preparation of annual operating budgets in conjunction with appropriate program and project staff;
- Be a key player in the issues of grants accounting and management to ensure full compliance with WVI internal and donor requirements;
- Practice standard financial systems including implementation of good internal controls, asset monitoring, and reconciliation of all funds accounts;
- Ensure proper grant documentation such as signed agreements, approved budgets, grant amendments are maintained at all times;
- Provide timely and accurate grant financial reports for submitting to donors and support offices within the required time schedule;
- Respond to respective queries in relation grants reports from donors, support offices auditors, and internal WVSS management;
- Co-ordinate and review project budget development (proposal, grant, and matches) between the grant accountants, program, and the operation teams;
- Review and analyze grant expenses while using the same as a monitoring tool to advise the stakeholders on expenditure trends.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Finance/Accounting or other similar qualification, Chartered Accountant/CPA/ACCA;
- Minimum of 5 year accounting experience preferable in the NGO/humanitarian sector;
- Previous grant accounting and budget preparation experience is required;
- Requires knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, and practical knowledge of financial systems and internal financial controls and procedures;
- Requires good communication skills (oral and written);
- Superior Knowledge of Sunsystem.
Closing Date: 30 Nov 2012
How to Apply:
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