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