Finance Manager- South Sudan

Background

IsraAID is an Israel-based non-governmental organization that was founded in 2001 and has since its inception worked in emergency and long-term development settings in over 60 countries. Our vision is a world where vulnerable, disaster-affected communities have the strength, support, and opportunities they need to recover from humanitarian crises and build a more resilient future. Toward achieving this, our mission is to support people affected by humanitarian crises worldwide. Our Israeli and international teams deliver leading expertise in protection; public health; water, sanitation, and hygiene (“WASH”); and education. We partner with local communities to provide urgent aid, assist in recovery, and reduce the risk of future disasters. Together, we develop and deliver innovative solutions that meet long-term needs and help prepare for future crises, with emphasis on sustainability and local ownership.

IsraAID has been operating in South Sudan since 2011 and currently has projects in Juba, Jalhak, and Renk in Upper Nile State. IsraAID is currently implementing programs in Protection, Health and WASH.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Finance Manager will be responsible for the Financial and Compliance needs of IsraAID in South Sudan as well as managing a team of financial colleagues in head and satellite offices. This position is an exciting opportunity to engage in Financial Strategic Management, develop experience with Donor Compliance, and one step forward in your career.

. The candidate needs to like desk-based work with now and then going to field locations for understanding and verifications, control and establish procedures for compliance.

The Financial Manager needs to be a hard-worker, self-driven, and comfortable in working independently while at the same time being a people manager and a team player. These are key traits of the person we want to recruit.

The candidate will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of main office in Juba and a satellite office in Renk through financial colleagues. The position will be based in Juba, with travels to the field as required, and will report to the Country Director while receiving technical guidance from the Finance Department in HQ.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Financial Management

• Accountable for Budgeting, Planning and Financial Control
• Responsible for the monthly budget execution, including the monthly forecasts, pipeline requests, financial planning and cash flow management.
• Ensure that the monthly budgets match the annual budget (budget versus actuals- BvA)
• Present & facilitate review of actual to budget expenditures with Country Director and Program Managers.
• Compile and timely submit the monthly financial report to HQ and to donors as per the specific donor requirements.
• Come up with budget templates when developing donor budgets during proposal development.
• Provide recommendations for budget realignments as required.

2. Financial Control and Monitoring

• Ensure adherence to finance policies, systems, and procedures for IsraAID, Donors and Statutory regulatory requirements in South Sudan.
• Review and account for procurement transactions to ensure adequate supporting documentation, accuracy of amounts and control over payments.
• Maintains the organizations system of accounts ensuring all accounting data is updated, reconciled, and fully supported.
• Support internal and external audit procedures.

3. Cash and Transaction Management

• Manage the organization’s cash flows and record all cash transactions.
• Oversee preparation and execution of bank orders as needed and oversee transactions.
• Prepare weekly payments roll-out.
• Ensure maintenance of accurate records of financial transactions of the country office to monitor financial status of all project activities.
• Administer petty cash and keep appropriate financial records.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in any finance related field is a MUST, A master’s degree in finance-related training will be an added advantage
• ACCA or CPA qualification an added advantage

• Minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience in international non-profit organization working as a Finance Manager.
• Experience working with key donors including the UN system.
• Ability to easily work with Complex Excel and other database tool such as BvA.
• Knowledge and experience using a financial system – QuickBooks at advanced level.
• Critical thinking skills and leadership in Finance analysis.
• Experience and knowledge in Auditing and Financial controlling (with a sound knowledge of accounting principles)
• High level of English

• Experience in working in volatile environments or in African context would be an advantage.

KEY BEHAVIOURS

• Upholding integrity and professionalism - demonstrates a high degree of integrity and professionalism in all interactions and decision-making processes.
• Fostering team collaboration - actively promotes a positive and collaborative team environment, encouraging shared successes, and engaging in participatory management and decision-making processes.
• Must be assertive but empathetic and can easily talk to different people.
• Hard-worker, self-driven, and works with minimal supervision.
• Ability to teamwork and lots of patience in a changing environment and needs.

COMPLIANCE & ETHICS

• Promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics
• As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conduct work with the highest level of integrity. Communicate these values to staff and to partners and require them to adhere to these values
• Understanding of and commitment to the principles of non-discrimination, local ownership, sustainability, inclusiveness, local partnership, do-no-harm, and apolitical approach; codes of conduct against sexual exploitation and abuse; and against child exploitation and modern slavery.
• Commitment to abide by IsraAid’s and UN’s codes of conducts and principles and to humanitarian principles

ETHICAL STANDARDS

IsraAID has a zero-tolerance policy towards any acts of misconduct and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. The recruitment process will include all candidates’ declaration and reference checks focused on misconduct and SEA.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

IsraAID is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.