Lutheran World Federation Opportunities in South Sudan

Lutheran World Federation Senior Finance Officer Re-advertised ( for South Sudanese only) Opportunities in South Sudan

Senior Finance Officer Re-advertised ( for South Sudanese only)

The Lutheran World Federation, World Service (LWF/ WS) is an international humanitarian and development organization with operations in South Sudan since 1998. With its country office based in Juba, currently LWF is implementing projects in former Jonglei, Upper Nile and Unity States, also with a national level project in Juba.

LWF South Sudan seeks to recruit a highly qualified and experienced candidate for the following position. The position is based in the country office in Juba.

Position: Senior Finance Officer

Reports to: Finance Manager

Duration of Contract: One year with possibility of renewal

Date of issue: 26th July, 2017

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance and direction of the Finance Manager for the South Sudan country program, the Senior Finance Officer contributes substantially to the effective management of LWF finances and the accounting cycle processes in accordance with the LWF World Service Finance Manual and established LWF South Sudan guidelines and procedures.

Specific tasks:

· Verify Payment and receipts vouchers to ensure that they are correctly filled in, including appropriate LWF project codes

· Review and prepare reconciliation of staff accounts, work advances, staff terminal benefits, prepayments, donor accounts and other LWF country program accounts

· Prepare fixed assets’ journals to database and prepare annual depreciation schedule

· Check and verify retention fees withheld from contractors/ consultants etc

· Make finance monitoring and support trips to field offices – to look into control and compliance issues, and actively work on building the capacity of field finance staff

· Proactively contribute to improve internal controls

· Develop/create budget codes for new projects and circulate to the project teams once agreed upon

· Import cashbooks and journals into SAGE and prepare adjustment journals to facilitate the production of monthly reports including trial balance, project income and expenditure summary by the 10th of every month

· Ensure income and expenses are recorded in SAGE correctly and in a timely manner.

· Prepare debit notes as appropriate for sending to debtors and donors

· Oversee the preparation of cash payment batches weekly and ensure that vouchers are correct and supported by complete and valid documents

· Follow up with and support field office finance staff to ensure that cash and bank reconciliations are produced and signed off at the end of the month

· Assist with the preparation and revision of program and grant proposals and budgets including operating budget in accordance with donors’ and LWF guidelines Review, validate, revise and pre-approve the monthly payroll

· Monitor the cash flows and advise on frequency of monthly replenishments from LWF headquarters

· Monitor cash and bank balances to ensure that no bank account is overdrawn at any time

· Monitor the receipt of funds from donors, debtors, LWF Geneva office, etc. into LWF bank accounts

· Liaise with the field based finance staff and the Project Accountant on their needs and facilitate transfer of cash to the field as and when required

· Assist in coordinating project year-end and project specific audits

· Perform any other relevant duties that may be assigned by the line manager/supervisor

Minimum Requirements and Person Specification:

Accounting qualification: Certified Public Accountant or Chartered Accountant (CPA, ACCA)

At least Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Computer literacy and proficiency in accounting software package(s). Excellent computer skills (advanced Excel required)

Minimum of 5 years experience in working with International NGOs

Good record keeping and report writing skills

Self driven, willing to work long hours and able to multi task and work with minimum supervision

Flexible, innovative, a team player with good interpersonal skills

Able to work under pressure with competing deadlines in a demanding and challenging working environment

Good supervisory skills and ability to work with people of diverse culture

How to apply:
Send your CV with a cover letter explaining your motivation and how you meet each of the requirements listed above to this email: lwfssdrecruitment@gmail.com. Please name the subject of your email/application as ‘Application for the Position of Senior Finance Officer.’ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

LWF is an equal opportunity employer.

Child Safeguarding:

LWF is a child safe organization and is fully committed to promoting the realization of children’s rights including the right to protection from violence and abuse. We therefore, have particular responsibilities to children we work and come into contact with to keep them safe from any harm or risk. In line with LWF policy, any appointment is contingent on thorough criminal record checks.