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Do you have a mind for numbers and a heart for people? Join us as a Finance Manager for Humanitarian Programming with Samaritan’s Purse! As a Finance Manager in South Sudan, your expertise will contribute directly to the site’s fiscal responsibility and staff welfare, ensuring the organization’s ability to deliver continued Christ-like care to people in need. For an opportunity to serve a hurting world as the hands and feet of Jesus, let God put your talents to use for a humanitarian cause with an eternal purpose through Samaritan’s Purse. Join us today!

Description of Job Duties:

  • Manages review of financial transactions and supporting documentation in an organized and professional manner.
  • Ensures financial/accounting activity is carried out in accordance SP’s field accounting policies.
  • Ensures adequate cash flow for operations and safety of financial resources at all Field sites, liaising with Field Accountants & Area Coordinators.
  • Manages the reconciliation of cash at all sites on a weekly basis and investigate any over/under situations.
  • Maintains close and cooperative working relationships with fellow financial staff, the Director of Finance and Area Coordinators.
  • Supervises Finance Officers and Field Accountant based in Juba and in Kenya.
  • Provides support to Base Manager and/or Program Managers with regard to financial policies/practices and budget management as required.
  • Identifies areas for financial and administrative improvement and works to implement feasible improvements.
  • Provides financial assistance to Program Managers during annual budget process.
  • Assists with preparation of monthly bank reconciliation for all SP South Sudan Bank accounts in South Sudan & Kenya.
  • Assists Director of Finance in preparing Journal Entries and finalizing all transactions and documentation related to the financial close process each month.
  • Assists in facilitation of both internal and external audits.
  • Works closely with the Grants department regarding budget proposals and agreements.
  • Travels to the field periodically to provide finance and accounting support to Area Coordinators and finance staff.
  • Assists with the review of local payroll and payroll taxes for all South Sudan field sites on a monthly basis.
  • Follow all procedures provided by Director of Finance and Country Director.

Job Requirements:

  • Strong relational skills and financial management experience.
  • Experience with foreign currencies and grants management preferred.
  • Ability to communicate and interact well with people of different educational, linguistic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
  • Experience working and living overseas, particularly in austere and/or remote environments.
  • Above average verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
  • People management and delegation abilities.
  • Works well with a level head and diplomacy in a sometimes adverse and pressured environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university with an emphasis in accounting, finance, or related field plus five or more years related experience; or equivalent combination of accounting education and managerial experience.
  • Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies strongly preferred.

24 month contract with the potential for renewal.

This is an unaccompanied assignment.

International Employee Benefits:

Employees who choose to work internationally get to take advantage of the following benefits:

  • Medical, prescription, dental & vision coverage
  • Disability insurance
  • Term Life insurance
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Ten paid holidays (holiday observance will depend on the host country)
  • Twelve vacation days per year
How to apply:

To receive consideration for this position, please submit application, cover letter, and current resume through the link, below:

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Samaritan's Purse is an evangelical Christian humanitarian aid organization that provides aid to people in physical need as a key part of Christian missionary work. The organization’s president is Franklin Graham, son of Christian evangelist Billy Graham. The name of the organization is based on the New Testament Parable of the Good Samaritan, in which Jesus uses a parable to teach people one form of the Golden Rule; "love your neighbor as yourself".

Samaritan’s Purse works in more than 100 countries around the world. It has been a key financier for Carllen Japheth Africa Relief which has operations in Kenya and Southern Sudan.[citation needed] The humanitarian work of the Carllen Japheth Africa Relief in North Eastern, Elgeyo Marakwet, Narok, Busia, Meru, Kajiado and Baringo counties has seen tremendous improvement in the livelihood of vulnerable ophans and widows.[citation needed] The international headquarters of Samaritan's Purse are in Boone, North Carolina, with additional U.S. facilities in Charlotte and North Wilkesboro, N.C. Affiliate offices are in Australia, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Hong Kong, Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Field offices are located in some 20 countries across five continents.

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0 USD Juba CF 3201 Abc road Full Time , 40 hours per week Samaritan’s Purse

Do you have a mind for numbers and a heart for people? Join us as a Finance Manager for Humanitarian Programming with Samaritan’s Purse! As a Finance Manager in South Sudan, your expertise will contribute directly to the site’s fiscal responsibility and staff welfare, ensuring the organization’s ability to deliver continued Christ-like care to people in need. For an opportunity to serve a hurting world as the hands and feet of Jesus, let God put your talents to use for a humanitarian cause with an eternal purpose through Samaritan’s Purse. Join us today!

Description of Job Duties:

  • Manages review of financial transactions and supporting documentation in an organized and professional manner.
  • Ensures financial/accounting activity is carried out in accordance SP’s field accounting policies.
  • Ensures adequate cash flow for operations and safety of financial resources at all Field sites, liaising with Field Accountants & Area Coordinators.
  • Manages the reconciliation of cash at all sites on a weekly basis and investigate any over/under situations.
  • Maintains close and cooperative working relationships with fellow financial staff, the Director of Finance and Area Coordinators.
  • Supervises Finance Officers and Field Accountant based in Juba and in Kenya.
  • Provides support to Base Manager and/or Program Managers with regard to financial policies/practices and budget management as required.
  • Identifies areas for financial and administrative improvement and works to implement feasible improvements.
  • Provides financial assistance to Program Managers during annual budget process.
  • Assists with preparation of monthly bank reconciliation for all SP South Sudan Bank accounts in South Sudan & Kenya.
  • Assists Director of Finance in preparing Journal Entries and finalizing all transactions and documentation related to the financial close process each month.
  • Assists in facilitation of both internal and external audits.
  • Works closely with the Grants department regarding budget proposals and agreements.
  • Travels to the field periodically to provide finance and accounting support to Area Coordinators and finance staff.
  • Assists with the review of local payroll and payroll taxes for all South Sudan field sites on a monthly basis.
  • Follow all procedures provided by Director of Finance and Country Director.

Job Requirements:

  • Strong relational skills and financial management experience.
  • Experience with foreign currencies and grants management preferred.
  • Ability to communicate and interact well with people of different educational, linguistic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
  • Experience working and living overseas, particularly in austere and/or remote environments.
  • Above average verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
  • People management and delegation abilities.
  • Works well with a level head and diplomacy in a sometimes adverse and pressured environment.
  • Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university with an emphasis in accounting, finance, or related field plus five or more years related experience; or equivalent combination of accounting education and managerial experience.
  • Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies strongly preferred.

24 month contract with the potential for renewal.

This is an unaccompanied assignment.

International Employee Benefits:

Employees who choose to work internationally get to take advantage of the following benefits:

  • Medical, prescription, dental & vision coverage
  • Disability insurance
  • Term Life insurance
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Ten paid holidays (holiday observance will depend on the host country)
  • Twelve vacation days per year
How to apply:

To receive consideration for this position, please submit application, cover letter, and current resume through the link, below:

2019-06-01

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