The Finance Manager, Liberia is responsible for
developing, implementing, and coordinating all financial and budgetary aspects
of the country office in Liberia. This includes responsibility for administrative
field accounting, expenditures, bookkeeping and payroll within the country
office.
developing, implementing, and coordinating all financial and budgetary aspects
of the country office in Liberia. This includes responsibility for administrative
field accounting, expenditures, bookkeeping and payroll within the country
office.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain
detailed records for all financial transactions in an organized and
professional manner.
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.
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 Country
Director and International Headquarters (IHQ) as assigned.
required monthly financial reports by specified deadlines to the Country
Director and International Headquarters (IHQ) as assigned.
Review and
approve financial transactions for Samaritan’s Purse (SP) field operations
based in the region as appropriate (includes vouchers, FERs, Cash Advances,
transfers, etc.).
approve financial transactions for Samaritan’s Purse (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.
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.
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.
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
Country Director.
close and cooperative working relationships with fellow financial staff and the
Country Director.
Provide
support to Base Manager and/or Program Managers with regard to financial
policies/practices and related areas as required.
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.
contracts are current on all rental properties, facilities, and vehicles.
Identify
areas for financial and administrative improvement and work to implement
feasible improvements.
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.
and submit month-end reports to SP office regarding country-wide operations in
a timely fashion.
Critically
review all budgets, including internal and external project budgets ensuring
that all activities and support mechanisms are adequately funded and that all
budgets are accurate.
review all budgets, including internal and external project budgets ensuring
that all activities and support mechanisms are adequately funded and that all
budgets are accurate.
Prepare
for and host all audits and auditors in collaboration with field leadership.
for and host all audits and auditors in collaboration with field leadership.
Follow
through on all financially related audit recommendations.
through on all financially related audit recommendations.
Attend
daily morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, its
donors and volunteers.
daily morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, its
donors and volunteers.
Maintain a
strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and
the general public.
strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and
the general public.
Assess,
manage, and report critical physical, emotional, or spiritual concerns of
supervised staff.
manage, and report critical physical, emotional, or spiritual concerns of
supervised staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Maintains
a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus
Christ.
a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus
Christ.
Bachelor’s
degree from four-year college or university with an emphasis in Accounting or
related field of study plus two or more years related experience; CPA or
equivalent certification preferred; or equivalent combination of accounting
education and managerial experience.
degree from four-year college or university with an emphasis in Accounting or
related field of study plus two or more years related experience; CPA or
equivalent certification preferred; or equivalent combination of accounting
education and managerial experience.
One year
of college-level Biblical studies is preferred.
of college-level Biblical studies is preferred.
Strong
relational skills and financial management experience.
relational skills and financial management experience.
Experience
with foreign currencies and grants management preferred.
with foreign currencies and grants management preferred.
Ability to
communicate and interact well with people of different educational, linguistic,
cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
communicate and interact well with people of different educational, linguistic,
cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
Experience
working and living overseas; with ability to be flexible and adaptable.
working and living overseas; with ability to be flexible and adaptable.
Above
average communication skills-both verbal and written.
average communication skills-both verbal and written.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite-in particular, Excel.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite-in particular, Excel.
People
management and delegation abilities.
management and delegation abilities.
Works well
with a level head and diplomacy in a sometimes adverse and pressured
environment.
with a level head and diplomacy in a sometimes adverse and pressured
environment.
Diplomatic, encourager, concern for the spiritual well-being of the team.
Diplomatic, encourager, concern for the spiritual well-being of the team.
24 month contract with the potential for renewal.
This position can accommodate a family.
Mission Statement: Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian
organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the
world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are
victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the
purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization
serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the
world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are
victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the
purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization
serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Distinct Objectives: The work of Samaritan’s Purse is marked by five distinct objectives,
grounded in Scripture and biblical principles: Proclaim the Gospel –
Exalt Christ and share the Gospel while working in His Name around the world Serve
with Excellence – Exceed the world’s standard while serving the purposes of
God’s kingdom Respond with Compassionate Action – Expedite our response
to needs as the Lord reveals opportunities to minister Demonstrate Biblical
Integrity – Exhibit character and integrity personally, at home and work Walk
in Bold Faith – Expect God to do the impossible– “God Room”
grounded in Scripture and biblical principles: Proclaim the Gospel –
Exalt Christ and share the Gospel while working in His Name around the world Serve
with Excellence – Exceed the world’s standard while serving the purposes of
God’s kingdom Respond with Compassionate Action – Expedite our response
to needs as the Lord reveals opportunities to minister Demonstrate Biblical
Integrity – Exhibit character and integrity personally, at home and work Walk
in Bold Faith – Expect God to do the impossible– “God Room”
How to apply:
In order to apply, please go to http://www.samaritan.org/index.php/employment_listings/position_listing_…
and click on “Apply Now”
and click on “Apply Now”
Closing Date: Sunday, 31 March 2013
