Region: South Sudan
Location: This position is based in Juba
Reports To: Regional Finance Manager and is matrix managed by the South Sudan Country Director
Closing Date: Tuesday 24th January, 2012
3 year contract with possibility of extension
The salary range for this role will be US$40–51,000 per annum depending on experience. This is an unaccompanied position and an extensive expat benefits package will be available.
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter detailing your salary requirements and quoting reference RE019 recadmin@plan-international.org
Working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan aims to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalized with high quality programs that deliver long lasting benefits by increasing its income, working in partnership with others and operating effectively Plan International
In Plan South Sudan, these programs involve a large capacity development element since it’s a recovering post war economy with limited infrastructure and short of skilled labour.
A full time international Country Finance Manager is required for not less than 3 years to implement the Plan South Sudan financial action plan and solidify the financial processes and systems in the Country Office and Program Units to enable South Sudan to deliver on its program strategy and accountabilities to children, communities and donors.
Dimensions of Role:
The position manages 3 staff in the Country Finance Department
The Country Finance Manager leads the financial services provided within Plan South Sudan which has an annual budget of approximately € 7million.
Member of the Country Management Team
Signatory on Country office and Program Unit bank accounts
Approver of financial transactions up to €100,000 or as varied by the prevailing financial authorisation matrix
Typical Responsibilities - Key End Results of Position:
Location: This position is based in Juba
Reports To: Regional Finance Manager and is matrix managed by the South Sudan Country Director
Closing Date: Tuesday 24th January, 2012
3 year contract with possibility of extension
The salary range for this role will be US$40–51,000 per annum depending on experience. This is an unaccompanied position and an extensive expat benefits package will be available.
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter detailing your salary requirements and quoting reference RE019 recadmin@plan-international.org
Working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan aims to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalized with high quality programs that deliver long lasting benefits by increasing its income, working in partnership with others and operating effectively Plan International
In Plan South Sudan, these programs involve a large capacity development element since it’s a recovering post war economy with limited infrastructure and short of skilled labour.
A full time international Country Finance Manager is required for not less than 3 years to implement the Plan South Sudan financial action plan and solidify the financial processes and systems in the Country Office and Program Units to enable South Sudan to deliver on its program strategy and accountabilities to children, communities and donors.
Dimensions of Role:
The position manages 3 staff in the Country Finance Department
The Country Finance Manager leads the financial services provided within Plan South Sudan which has an annual budget of approximately € 7million.
Member of the Country Management Team
Signatory on Country office and Program Unit bank accounts
Approver of financial transactions up to €100,000 or as varied by the prevailing financial authorisation matrix
Typical Responsibilities - Key End Results of Position:
- Oversight and
development of an excellent and high performing finance team within the
country
- Recruiting,
developing and retaining finance staff from the local labour market
- Establishing and
beginning to implement, development and training plans for all finance
staff
- Leading regular
meetings of finance team members including those at the Program Unit.
- Ensuring
performance management of all finance staff occurs in line with the global
standard
- Grants financial
reporting and record keeping are thorough, well maintained and accurate
- Establishing
complete grants budgets which include cost recovery of staff costs and
support services
- Accurate
maintenance of grants expenditure records including supporting
documentation which is approved by the appropriate authority
- Review of
financial reporting prepared for submission to donors to ensure it is
accurate and on time
- Maintaining
close monitoring of advances to partners, expenditure reporting by
partners and complete supporting documentation
- Plan South Sudan
management and teams are supported by effective financial services,
financial information and advice
- Support the
Country Director in preparation of funding requests and communicating other
business plans to the regional office
- Report program
unit and country office results against budget, other key financial
measures to the Country Management Team including advising on issues
highlighted by the financials and recommendations to address these
- Support payroll,
regulatory returns and tax compliance as required
- Provide
efficient purchasing and payment services to Plan South Sudan staff
- Ensure financial
due diligence of partners is completed as part of partner assessment
processes
- Budgeting and
planning is based on excellent and timely financial data
- Organise and
control the annual budget and quarterly re-forecasting processes including
communicating instructions, meeting deadlines
- Consolidate and
review country operational budgets
- Financial reporting
and cash management is accurate and compliant with established policies
and procedures
- Manage the
general ledger and cash management processes including cash forecasting
- Prepare flow
charts for key financial processes
- Develop and
Implement the Finance and Operations Book 2012 in Plan South Sudan (which
is still work in progress)
- Updating of the
financial authorisation matrix and obtaining the approval of the Country
Director at least annually and more frequently if required
- Ensure finance
related audit actions are implemented and alternative actions taken as
required to address weaknesses in financial controls and procedures
identified in finance and other forms of audit reports
Dealing
with Problems:
The role manages in a matrix management relationship and is him/herself managed in this way. This places a requirement for the development of excellent working relationships and communication that is greater than in more regular management relationships
The role requires the ability to analyse data, qualitative indicators and reported issues to determine key risks, adverse trends and the appropriate corrective measures
An ability to arbitrate between parties and to find solutions to difficult financial issues in an evolving development/emergency context is necessary
Sudden emergency situations are not unusual in South Sudan the post holder must be ready to support the financial management of response programs
The post holder approves financial transactions and contracts up to €100,000 or as varied by the prevailing financial authorisation matrix
Communications and Working Relationships:
The role manages in a matrix management relationship and is him/herself managed in this way. This places a requirement for the development of excellent working relationships and communication that is greater than in more regular management relationships
The role requires the ability to analyse data, qualitative indicators and reported issues to determine key risks, adverse trends and the appropriate corrective measures
An ability to arbitrate between parties and to find solutions to difficult financial issues in an evolving development/emergency context is necessary
Sudden emergency situations are not unusual in South Sudan the post holder must be ready to support the financial management of response programs
The post holder approves financial transactions and contracts up to €100,000 or as varied by the prevailing financial authorisation matrix
Communications and Working Relationships:
- Reports to the
Country Director as well as to the Regional Finance manager.
- Provides
financial services and business advice to the Country Director and CMT
- Manages the
performance of Country Finance staff jointly with the Country Director and
maintains regular communications and good working relationships with
Country Director in order to achieve this
- Member of the
Regional Finance Team network
- Regular
participation in national INGO finance networks
- Responsible for
country level liaison with the external auditors.
Knowledge,
Skills, and Behaviours Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:
Knowledge
Knowledge
- Professional
Financial/Accounting qualification (CPA or equivalent)
- Knowledge of the
sector and the financial management issues specific to it an advantage
- Knowledge of
International Financial Reporting Standards, Control standards and the
reporting requirements of major international grant donors
Skills
- Proven effective
management skills leading teams across several sites and operating in a
multi-cultural and matrix management structure
- Excellent proven
financial analytical skills
- Ability to
demonstrate and foster in team members a strong commitment to meeting the
needs of other employees and managers for financial services
- Good written and
spoken English is also an advantage.
- Proficient in
Microsoft office packages and with general ledger, grants tracking and PPM
systems
Behaviours
- Striving for
high performance across the team and for Plan’s business
- Strategic
thinking and innovation – fining efficiencies in the use of resources
- Decision making
and risk management – identification and action on financial risk
management in line with compliance requirements
- Influence and communication
– able to communicate concerns to managers and teams
- Building
effective teams and partnerships – with teams and suppliers
- Developing
people – leaving a legacy of a locally able team
- Self awareness
and resilience – operating in a highly volatile and developing context
Physical
Environment and Demands:
- The position is
based at the country office which is a typical office environment although
it is situated in a country of extreme hardship.
- It requires
travel to program unit operations, which may account for up to 25% of
working time.
- Program unit
visits may be to locations which are remote, provide rudimentary
facilities or be physically challenging in other ways.
Reference
and background checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child
Protection Policy.
Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.
Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.
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