Director of Finance At Samaritan’s Purse

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We are looking for a Director of Finance to serve with our team in Juba, South Sudan. This role is a great opportunity for you to develop, implement, and coordinate all financial and budgetary aspects of our activities in the office. In this role, you’ll be responsible for administrative field accounting, expenditures, bookkeeping, and payroll related to our many programs and projects in the country.

A day in the life of a Director of Finance:

At Samaritan’s Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and spend time praying for each other, our staff and volunteers who serve around the globe.

In the role of Director of Finance, you will have the opportunity to:

Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him
Provide leadership and management of the Field Office Finance Department by planning, directing and controlling the financial resources
Ensure adequate cash flow for operations and safety of financial resources at all field sites, liaising with field accountants and area coordinators
Supervise Finance Manager
Maintain close and cooperative working relationships with fellow financial staff, the Finance Manager, and area coordinators and work to develop the competence and capacity of national staff
Provide technical support for budget development to the Field Office and area bases as per Samaritan Purse Annual planning and budgeting guidelines.
Assist in preparing journal entries and finalizing all transactions and documentation related to the financial closeout process each month as well as the preparation of monthly bank reconciliation of country accounts
Monitor internal controls and perform periodic assessments to identify risks associated with financial operations within the country office. Ensure timely and accurate supplier payments.
Work closely with the grants department and program development officers to develop and amend program budgets and agreements
All other duties as assigned

Learn more about serving with Samaritan’s Purse.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelors degree from a four-year college or university, preferably in accounting or another finance related field of study and two (2+) years or more of related experience; or an equivalent combination of accounting education and manager experience
Certified Public Account (CPA) or equivalent certification is preferred
Financial management experience, particularly in a foreign context, is preferred
Experience working with foreign currencies and external grants
Above average written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel
Able to manage people and delegate responsibility
Able to work in a diplomatic way in adverse and pressure-filled environments
Able to encourage and demonstrate concern for the well-being of international and national staff
12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); able to be completed upon hire

Job Location: Juba, South Sudan

Type (Full-Time/Part-Time/Associate): Full-Time

Restrictions: Non-Accompanied

Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required)

Travel Expectations: About 20% travel to field locations; required travel documents and vaccinations for entry into foreign countries will be necessary

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