Country Finance Officer – INTERSOS – South sudan

INTERSOS is an independent non-profit humanitarian organization committed to assist the victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable and unprotected people.

INTERSOS, in the framework of its activities in South Sudan, is currently selecting candidates for the following position.

1. Terms of reference

Job title: Country Finance Officer

Location: Juba, South Sudan with travels on the project locations

Reporting to: Head of Mission and under the technical supervision of the Regional Finance Officer

Starting date: ASAP

Duration of contract: 1 year

2. Tasks and responsibilities

The Finance Officer is responsible for the administration and financial management of the country and its projects. He/she ensures the correct and effective management of financial resources, in accordance with the organization procedures and Administrative Director guidelines. Specifically he/she is responsible to:

• Correct accounting in Intersos’ software and administration of funds.
• Ensure, in coordination with the Logistic Department, the proper execution of goods, work and services procurement processes and conformity to Intersos and donor procedures.
• Support the Head of Mission in the elaboration of new projects.
• Regularly check, in collaboration with the Project Managers and Head of Mission, the economic-financial performance of projects: final balance, expenditure excess, expenditure projections, and financial forecast;
• Ensure project expenses are reasonable, allocable, prudent and spend in accordance with INTERSOS and donors rules and regulations, and support annual auditing procedures
• Prepare in collaboration with the Deputy Country Finance Officer the interim and final financial reports and submit them to the Project Manager and Head of Mission for approval (with the support of the Regional Administrator)
• Supervise the Deputy Country Finance Officer on the mission administration, accounting documents and all finished projects documentation (supporting documents for incurred and reported expenses, particular attention to human resources archive and procurements’ procedures)
• Train and supervise local administrative staff in coordination with the Head of Mission;
• Supervise and monitor in coordination with the Deputy Country Finance Officer, the preparation of payslips and monthly payment of salaries and ensure compliance with national labour laws, including deduction and payment of salary tax and all other human resources’ requirements in the country;

3. Required profile/experience

• Master’s degree in Business and Administration or similar studies
• At least 3 year experience as administrator for an NGO.
• Educational background in finance and administration.
• Good knowledge of the administrative procedure of international donors – mainly UN and ECHO Systems –
• Good knowledge of spoken and written English is necessary.
• Knowledge of Italian language will be considered a plus.
• comfortable with computer use and with the main software for administration system.
• problem solving and organizational capabilities.
• Availability to move often through the Area of competence.