Financial Software Accounting Lead

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