Head of Finance

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HR will notify your manager of your application after it is submitted. What do we believe? Demonstrate Biblical Integrity At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.

Please take time to review the following link as you consider working with us: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/statement-of-faith/ What is the opportunity? Respond with Compassionate Action We are seeking a Head of Finance to join our International Projects team in Juba, South Sudan . Through humanitarian work, the goal and purpose of Samaritan's Purse are to help people in Jesus' name and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

In the role of Head of Finance, you will have the opportunity to: Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ Provide strategic leadership for the country finance function, advising the Country Director and senior team on performance, resource allocation, funding sustainability, major deadlines, risks, and key decisions.

Lead all budgeting cyclesannual, mid-year, donor, internal, and proposalsetting timelines, roles, assumptions, and review standards while ensuring every cost category is complete, reasonable, and aligned with operational plans. Establish and maintain a comprehensive financial risk-management framework that covers liquidity, cash, banking, foreign-exchange, donor compliance, fraud, taxation, and portfolio concentration, using scenario analysis and risk indicators to guide decisions and escalation.

Oversee finance operations across Juba, field offices, and International Headquarters, ensuring accurate records, timely closing, strong internal controls, audit readiness, and continuous improvement of finance systems such as People. Soft. Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering clear objectives, succession planning, and collaboration, while representing Finance in leadership, donor, HQ, banking, and audit forums with clear analysis and recommendations.

Other duties as assigned What are the qualifications? Serve with Excellence As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field is required. A relevant master's degree is an advantage. A recognized professional accounting qualification, such as CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent, is strongly preferred.

At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible finance experience, including at least five (5) years in a senior finance leadership role with responsibility for complex budgets, multiple awards, dispersed teams, and high-risk operations. Demonstrated experience with humanitarian finance, institutional donors, statutory requirements, financial risk analysis, and enterprise finance-system implementation or improvement.

Experience with People. Soft or a comparable system is strongly preferred. Experience working in South Sudan or a comparable conflict-affected, cash-intensive, and access-constrained environment is strongly preferred. 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, an opportunity to meet and complete the requirement is available upon hire.

What are the benefits? Walk in Bold Faith Samaritan's Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including: International medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance Paid Family Medical Leave Retirement savings plan Paid holidays 12 vacation/personal days 10 sick days When at IHQ, on-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents) Type: Full Time Department: International Projects Location: Juba, South Sudan Language Requirement: Fluency in English Travel: The position requires frequent domestic travel within South Sudan, including travel to remote and hardship locations, and occasional international travel.

Maintaining required travel documents and vaccinations will be necessary. Accompaniment: Unaccompanied