Financial Software Accounting Lead

Job description

POSITION TYPE

- SIM Member or Associate- Two-year assignment

- Availability- Preference for Full-Time work; flexible hours per week negotiable

- Salary- This position is for a fully or partially funded Member or Associate.

LOCATION

- Must have reliable internet connection

- Easy access for international travel- Some travel will be required, but most work will be conducted via conference calls or email

POSITION PURPOSE

This is a strategic opportunity to lead the continued implementation and development of Oracle NetSuite Finance Software in SIM offices around the world.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

FINANCE SOFTWARE LEAD

GOAL: SIM SUCCESSFULLY UTILISES ORACLE NETSUITE FINANCE SOFTWARE THROUGHOUT 50+ SIM ENTITIES.

- Operate as the Finance (functional) owner of SIM’s use and development of Oracle NetSuite finance software.

- Collaborate with other non-Finance users of NetSuite to ensure full integration.

- Collaborate with other stakeholders of IT systems used within SIM to ensure best integrated solutions.

- Lead the implementation of NetSuite financials to the SIM entities that are yet to implement.

- Provide the main accounting input to the implementation and development team.

- Become fluent in SIM finance systems and processes.

- Manage support to users of the NetSuite system, in conjunction with others in the Finance and IT teams.

- Recommend and implement changes to SIM global finance processes to enable best practice use of software tools.

- Ensure any changes in SIM practices and processes during implementation of software, are fully documented.

- Advise Global Director of Finance of any significant issues arising with software, with possible action plans.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

- Promotion of financial needs of SIM ministries, projects, or personal support as agreed with supervisor.

- Miscellaneous duties as required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION/QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL:

- Agreement and understanding of the SIM Statement of Faith and Core Values

- Professional Accounting qualification (e.g. CPA, CA etc.) or similar level of expertise through experience

- Technically strong in accounting and comfortable with handling complex scenarios

- Experience in accounting software, systems, and processes

- Ability to delegate tasks and manage a team

- Ability to thrive in a team but also be proactive and free thinking in suggesting solutions

- Oral and written fluency in English and good communication skills

- Excellent administrative and computer skills including MS office programs

- Ability to work collaboratively across cultures

- Experience and ability in working remotely from other team members and supervisor

DESIRABLE:

- Prior Oracle NetSuite experience

- Prior software implementation experience

- Knowledge of SIM policies, principles, and practices

- Cross-cultural experience

- Working knowledge of French or Spanish

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