Reporting to the Finance Coordinator, Senior Finance Manger will be based in Juba and responsible for the IRC South Sudan Program finance operation, internal control, budget & grant management functions, including managing Budget Vs Actual, donor reports, developing donor compliance cheat sheets, staff capacity building and assisting FC on general Finance operation & grants management.
Specific responsibilities:
The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that the day-to-day accounting operations and financial management functions are performed in accordance with IRC and country office policy and procedures. Specific responsibilities within each functional area are as follows:
1. SUN/Integra Processing-
a. Control over and/or entry of changes to the Chart of Accounts, Analysis Codes and Exchange Rates
b. Performing or supervising the posting of entries ensuring proper controls are enforced and appropriate systems in place to maintain all required supporting documentation.
c. Production of required monthly and ad hoc reports.
d. Developing expertise to control the system, develop new reports and be able to train staff in processing of data.
e) Ensuring budgets are loaded on a timely basis
f) Ensuring a backup and retention procedure is in place and followed for all SUN master files
2. Donor Reports
a. Preparation of draft donor reports for review by the Finance Controller
b. Analysis of actual to budget results to identify problems in accounting or compliance
c. Identification of procedural or training issues to be addressed to improve the quality of report data.
d. Preparation of the creation of detail level budgets in IRC SUN format to ensure required donor reports can be produced form the accounting system
3. Field Office Training & Support
a. Acting as the primary liaison for the field office finance staff for policy or procedure questions
b. By frequent visits to the field offices providing training to finance staff on IRC accounting procedures and requirements, assists the Field Coordinators and program staff in finance related issues and activities.
c. Review of financial data submitted by the field to identify weaknesses or problems being encountered by field finance staff and recommend corrective action.
d. In conjunction with the Finance Coordinator developing or revising policy and procedures and assists in the implementation.
4. Balance Sheet Accounts
a. Supervise all balance sheet account reconciliations on a timely basis
b. Ensuring differences or discrepancies are brought to the attention of the FC and that appropriate action is taken.
c. Recommending standard formats for reconciliation’s and/or procedures to improve the underlying accounting, control or processing of transactions to minimize errors or omissions.
5. Procurement Accounting
a. The review of and accounting for procurement transactions to ensure adequate supporting documentation, accuracy of amounts and control over payments
b. Maintaining a system to track commitments and outstanding contract amounts.
c. Providing input to Purchase Request approvals to ensure commitments are considered before further purchases approved
d. Primary responsibility for liaison with logistics/procurement.
6. Cash/Bank – Processing
a. Supervision of the processing of bank and cash transactions.
b. Ensuring internal control procedures are followed for all cash disbursements, receipts and transfers
c. Preparation or oversight of the preparation of the cash accounting worksheet
d. Liaison with bank officials to resolve problems or facilitate improved service.
7. Cash Forecasting
a. Preparation of cash forecasts and CTR for the country program
b. Monitoring cash usage and requirements and advises the Finance Controller of possible unusual activity or requirements
c. Working with field and program coordinators to help them develop more accurate cash forecasts
8. Cost Accounting.
a. Allocate running costs as per the cost allocation systems in accordance with donor regulations
b. Assisting in or reviewing physical inventory counts and ensuring proper valuation and accounting for inventory or supply items.
9. National Payroll
a. The processing of the national payroll ensuring standard financial controls are maintained
b. Ensuring payroll reports and cash is distributed to the required locations in time for all staff to be paid by the last day of the month.
c. Supervise preparation of the necessary related accounting entries including salary allocations
10. Internal Audit
a. Internal audit activities as required by the Finance Coordinator and DDF
b. Reviews of controls and monitoring of compliance with established procedures.
c. Preparation of written reports for review by the Controller which identify key issues and provide recommendations for improving control processes or procedures
11. Budgets
a. Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of the country’s Operating Budget to ensure data is complete and maintained on a timely basis.
b. Preparation of monthly management reports analyzing the use of unrestricted funding versus approved allocation.
c. Assisting in the development and preparation of cost allocation processes for overarching costs that comply with donor regulations on allowable costs.
d. Working with program staff to prepare grant budgets to support new proposals or realignments to ensure adequate coverage of country operating costs and NY direct and indirect costs.
e. Review of actual vs. budget results to ensure maximum utilization of budgeted amounts and to provide recommendations for realignments as required.
12. Other Duties
a. Contribute to the overall proper functioning of the Finance department by taking on any other duties assigned by supervisor.
b. Contribute to the overall improvement of the financial and accounting system in South Sudan by providing recommendation to supervisor for consideration on specific areas that could be improved.
c. Contribute to teamwork and team play.
Key working relationships:
Internal: Finance Coordinator , Juba & Field finance team, Grant reporting and compliance unit, Program & Field Coordinators/Managers, support managers
Qualifications
Education: First Degree/Post Graduate Degree (MA and Msc) in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or Finance with a recognized professional certificate in accounting (CPA or equivalent certification would be preferred).
Experience: Minimum of 8/5 years of accounting experience respectively for first Degree/Postgraduate degree with 4 year direct supervisory experience. Experienced with various PC and financial related software (spreadsheets, accounting packages).
Skills and abilities:
• Must be able to function comfortably in a complex work environment, working and prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Committed to the mission and principles of the International Rescue Committee
• Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) in English with program staff, management and employees
• Experience in SUN systems accounting software, willing to travel to IRC South Sudan field sites as required.
• Comfortable making decisions.
• Good supervisory, time management and interpersonal skills
• Preferred: Familiarity with donor budgeting and reporting formats (UNHCR, ECHO, USG, EU, Irish Aid, UN, etc)
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
How to apply
https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/28687?c=rescue