Finance Coordinator - South Sudan (National)

Closing date: 05 Jan 2014
Employer: Saferworld

Job Title: Finance Coordinator – South Sudan (National)
Location: Juba, South Sudan
Management responsibility: 1-2 Finance Officers & Assistants
Reporting to: Finance Manager
Key Relationships: Operations Manager, HR Manager and South Sudan Programme Staff, Partner finance staff Contract Duration: Two year programme funding currently available

Salary range:
A competitive salary, plus benefits
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Description of Saferworld and South Sudan programme:
Saferworld is an independent non-governmental organisation that works to prevent and reduce violent conflict and promote cooperative approaches to security. We work with civil society, governments and international organisations to encourage and support effective policies and practices through advocacy, research and policy development, and through supporting the actions of others.
Saferworld has been working in Africa since 1997, with a primary focus upon East Africa and the Horn region. We have well-established programmes in Kenya, Uganda, Somalia and South Sudan. In addition, Saferworld supports regional and international conflict prevention and security processes. Saferworld headquarters are in London, with offices in Nairobi, Kampala and Juba.
Saferworld’s South Sudan programme aims to develop and implement community-focused and integrated responses to the complex mix of security, conflict and development challenges faced by the people, the state and international partners. The programme seeks to achieve change through working with national and state-level government, civil society stakeholders, and international actors.
Job Purpose:
The Finance Coordinator will support the Finance Manager to deliver efficient and compliant financial management support to Saferworld’s South Sudan Programme. The Finance Coordinator will play a key role in overseeing Saferworld’s financial relationships with partner organisations, as well as having significant delegated responsibility for financial management within Saferworld’s South Sudan programme

Key areas of responsibility:

1. Lead on the completion of regular internal financial processes as directed by the Finance Manager.
2. Oversee and develop finance management processes with partner organisations across the country
3. Provide management support within the Finance Team Duties:
4. Lead on the completion of regular internal financial processes as directed by the Finance Manager Detailed actions could include: • Performing or overseeing financial procedures (receipts, payments, payroll), including records of transactions related to South Sudan programme activities • Leading implementation and monitoring of robust financial controls (bank reconciliations and other control accounts, finance reports, etc.) • Consolidating accurate data entry into the QuickBooks ledger accounting system for monthly reporting • Lead financial reporting to Saferworld colleagues, donors and London head office with a focus on optimal performance.
   • Effectively organise and manage internal and external audits as per donor policies where appropriate • Produce statutory (legal) accounts and other legal returns for South Sudan
5. Oversee and develop finance management processes with partner organisations across the country Detailed actions: • Develop strong relationships with all Saferworld colleagues and partners to enhance their understanding of finance and build their knowledge; in particular, develop strong relationships with non-financial staff in remote offices, who will be responsible for day-to-day financial reporting and accounting • Manage team in building knowledge and understanding with partners, including at the state level in South Sudan so that they effectively and transparently manage their funds.
6. Provide management support within the Finance Team Detailed actions: • Deputise for the Finance Manager in their absence • Manager day-to-day workload of junior finance staff as directed by the Finance Manager • Support and develop capacity of junior finance staff in field offices as directed by the Finance Manager•
   PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential requirements:
• A basic degree in a relevant field (e.g. Economics / Accounting / Finance or Business Administration). • Recognised accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, etc.) or course close to completion • At least 2 years’ experience working in a relevant role within an non-governmental organisation (NGO) • Experience of accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks, Sage, etc.) • Experience of working with partner organisations and providing training to partner finance staff • Some experience of managing junior finance staff • Ability to travel extensively within South Sudan for work purposes TERMS AND CONDITIONS • Terms of Contract: Two years initially, extension dependent on further funding. • Probation: There will be a probationary period of three months • Salary range: Saferworld will offer a competitive salary + benefits
• Holidays: 28 days/year (January – December) in addition to agreed S Sudan public holidays • Hours: Standard working week is 37.5 hours • Start Date: ASAP

 

How to apply:

Please send an application comprising a detailed CV and Cover letter - including copies of certificates and national ID - citing the reference SS NFC, to Marie Aziz at: recruitment@saferworld.org.uk by 11.59 pm on 5 January 2014. As this is an urgent recruitment, Saferworld reserves the right to interview on a rolling basis offer the position at a different grade if necessary.
Women are strongly urged to apply.
We regret only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.