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 Originally posted on Himalayas