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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