CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Samaritan's Purse
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 15 Dec 2014

The Field Accountant is responsible for implementing and coordinating all financial and budgetary aspects of programs as assigned in South Sudan; responsible for administrative field accounting, expenditures, bookkeeping and payroll related to the specific programs and projects as assigned. This position will require a significant amount of travelling within South Sudan to the various Samaritan's Purse bases in order to cover short term finance needs at each base, including providing coverage for finance positions at the country office in Juba.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Maintain detailed records for all financial transactions in an organized and professional manner.
· Perform daily functions including recording all cash, check and bank transfer transactions, maintain cash and bank ledgers, monitor cash advances and field expense reports, reconcile cash on hand and monthly bank reconciliation.
· Provide required monthly financial reports by specified deadlines to the Finance Manager as assigned.
· Ensure financial/accounting activity is carried out in accordance SP's field accounting policies and perform other duties as assigned.
· Review and ensure accuracy of financial transactions for SP field operations based in the region as appropriate (includes vouchers, FERs, Cash Advances, transfers, etc.).
· Ensure adequate cash flow for operations and safety of financial resources at base.
· Ensure all cash is reconciled on a weekly basis, reporting any over/under to country office and investigate any over/under situations.
· Administer all cash advances to employees and partners, reconciling all receipts and remaining cash at month's end.
· Maintain close and cooperative working relationships with fellow financial staff and the Finance Manager.
· Provide support to Base Manager and/or Program Managers with regard to financial policies/practices and related areas as required.
· Ensure contracts are current on all rental properties, facilities, and vehicles.
· Identify areas for financial and administrative improvement and work to implement feasible improvements.
· Prepare and submit month-end reports to SP office regarding country-wide operations in a timely fashion.
· Maintain accuracy in financial records and perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in Finance or related field and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
· One year of college-level Biblical studies preferred.
· Demonstrated financial competence.
· Ability to communicate and interact well with people of different educational, linguistic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
· Above average communication skills-both verbal and written.
· Works well in adverse team and a pressured environment.
· Diplomatic, level-headed in stressful environment.
· Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

12 month contract with the potential for renewal.

This is an unaccompanied assignment.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit our website at http://careers.samaritanspurse.org/field-accountant-south-sudan/job/4903798 and click "Apply Online" at the bottom of the page.