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