South Sudan: Consortium Finance Manager

This is your opportunity to use your special talents to help improve the lives and futures of some of the world's most vulnerable children in the most challenging humanitarian context today.

You can do this by joining World Vision (WV)–a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being and protection of children everywhere by empowering them, their families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.

The Consortium Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing the financial performance of the DFATD funded Fortifying Equality and Economic Diversification (FEED) project, which focuses on improving food security in South Sudan. The Finance Manager will provide leadership in developing tools for successfully administering a consortium budget and providing financial analysis of the project’s performance to inform decision making processes. As a member of the lead implementing agency, the Finance Manager will work with finance staff from World Vision and two sub-agreement partner agencies and will oversee the coordination of reporting that adheres to all agencies financial protocols. S/he will work closely with the World Vision Canada Finance Manager to submit accurate, reports in line with DFATD requirements. The Finance Manager will report to the FEED Chief of Party and also have a dotted reporting line to World Vision South Sudan Finance Director.

We believe that every child is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Financial Control

• Coordinate the financial aspects of the multi-state, multi-year, multi-partner programs in line with DFATD requirements.
• Oversee financial aspect of sub-grant tracking and subcontracting, ensuring forward planning and preparation for donor reporting, adherence with DFATD and consortium requirements and timelines, and timely submission of sub-grantee reports.
• Ensure that financial management systems and records are effective and robust in order to identify and protect the assets and interests of the consortium.
• Consolidate cash flows, reporting templates, financial plans and amendments throughout the project life.
• Review and monitor budgets to support financial stability, efficiency and value for money.
• Maintain an adequate filing system for all financial and accounting deliverables to ensure ease of access during internal/external audit.
• Monitor budget burn rates and recommend appropriate action on any significant variances ( +/-10%).
• Prepare budget amendments based on performance and currency fluctuation.
• Participate in a procurement committee for procuring joint items and large capital assets for the consortium members.

Financial Reporting

• Consolidate financial reports, fund requests and budgets in a timely fashion.
• Ensure that all financial records and accounts are compiled on time, accurately and in line with international accounting standards and donor regulations.
• Finalize year end accounts and provide any ad-hoc year reports that may be required.
• Ensure all consortium members submit accurate timesheets.
• Maintain accounting records.
• Follow up on timely implementation of the recommendations to remedy significant variances.

Capacity Building

• Occasionally participate in any such consortium meetings to foster compliance and to address any financial issues.
• Ensure that sub-grant related processes and procedures are consistently implemented through the use of compliance checks and agreements.
• Undertake periodic visits to the field in order to support consortium members and put forward recommendations for improvements where appropriate.
• Facilitate training sessions on grants management, general accounting, internal controls and administrative systems.
• Ensure internal audit recommendations for grant funded projects are adhered
• Track lessons learned and share with consortium members throughout the project’s implementation.
• Organize for Peer reviews amongst the finance personnel of the three sub agreement partner agencies and draw lessons learnt to improve financial oversight.

REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Master’s Degree in Finance or Accounting or professional accounting qualification, such as a CPA or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years of experience in a finance/accounting role preferably with an international NGO
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing large budgets, with preference for previous experience working in a consortium.
• Experience in working on projects funded by major international donors, with preference for previous experience with DFATD.
• Strong coordination/negotiation skills specifically with the ability to effectively coordinate among other partner organisations.
• Ability to work towards tight reporting deadlines as required.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication and organisation skills.

Working Environment / Conditions:

• Office-Based position with frequent visits to the fields.
• Travel: 30% domestic/international travels is required.
• On call: Available for communication with partners and colleagues from diverse time zones.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of vulnerable children in South Sudan, we'd love to hear from you.

Find the full descriptionand apply onlineby the closing date 12 June 2015. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website:www.wvi.org.