July 24, 2019
Job Advertisement for Finance Officer
Star Trust Organization (STO) is a National Non-Governmental Organization (NNGO) with special on Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL). STO is looking for a suitable candidate to support its Finance Department in Yambio.
Job Title: Finance Officer
Location: Yambio
Closing Date: Wednesday, August 07, 2019
Job Purpose
Develop and implement effective finance policies for STO in compliance with standard financial and accounting procedures. Coordinate and manage all financial and budgetary functions, accounting procedures, expenditure paper trail, ledgers, and payrolls administration.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide an oversight in all financial issues of the organization.
Ensure that all staff and consultants have written contracts of employment and job descriptions before payment.
Provide financial, logistical & administrative support to the project activities
Implement donor financial regulation in funds management at the field level.
Manage project finances and oversee all local procurement ensuring that donor and organization’s policies are adhered to.
Manage the project petty cash, keeping records of all financial transactions.
Support preparation of cash forecasts, requests to ensure effective and timely cash flow.
Manage service contracts with third parties and supervise services rendered to STO activities.
Provide support and guidance to the whole administration department including HR, Logistics, Asset management and support staff
Perform all relevant tasks pertinent to finance functions.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Finance/Commerce/Accounting or related discipline
- Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience preferably in a humanitarian or other International NGO context.
- Proficiency in Microsoft office computer packages (Excel) and accounting packages
Proven communication skills in both written and verbal
Proven ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and respect for diverse backgrounds
Possess sound knowledge of general finance and accounting policies, processes, and systems
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit applications containing updated CVs, and relevant documents via email to: jobs@sto-ss.org or hand delivered to STO Office in Yambio
The position must be clearly indicated in your subject-line of the email or on the envelop.
Deadline for Applications is Wednesday , August 07 2019, 05:00PM local time.
Please note that:
- This position is open to South Sudanese nationals only
- Female Candidates are encouraged to apply
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Original Certificates should NOT be submitted (only photocopies, or scanned copies).