Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like saving lives, governance and peace building, education, land rights and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

We are an international confederation of 19 organizations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness. To read more about our values please click here

The Role:

Oxfam has been working in South Sudan since 1983. Our Programmatic Strategy concentrates on saving lives, Resilient Livelihoods, Advancing Gender Justice and Good Governance and Active Citizenship through a full spectrum platform that includes humanitarian response, recovery and resilience, long term development and policy and advocacy. Oxfam currently operates via seven area field offices in South Sudan. (It also works in partnership with several national organisations and community groups.

Oxfam {affiliate/} is looking for Oxfam South Sudan is looking for Qualified  National for the role of Roving Finance Officer -Juba base. 

What we are looking for:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounting management

• Manage and coordinate all cash transfers from the Financial Service Provider to the Field offices to ensure funds are available for programme activities.   
• Review and process payments in line with Oxfam financial policies and procedures, ensuring they are properly approved, accurately recorded, and reported on time.

Cash flow and Cash Management

•  Ensure cash records are updated daily and all cash received are deposited promptly.
•  Monitor and follow up on any discrepancies, coordinating with the Juba office to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Advise thematic leads on cash requirements and prepare cash top-up requests for consolidation by Juba.
•  Prepare accurate and timely bank and cash reconciliations for the office.
• Ensure all petty cash vouchers are properly approved, supported with relevant documentation, and securely filed in line with donor and statutory requirements.

Management of Advances, Asset register, Floats and Loans

• Ensure all staff-related recoveries (e.g., advances, floats, loans, private flight cost) are properly tracked and recovered through approved payroll deductions or direct payments.
• Maintain and regularly update the Float register, ensuring it aligns with PeopleSoft records in the balance sheet, in compliance with Oxfam policies.

Budget management

• Support the Finance Manager in reviewing Programme budgets and forecasts to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal guidelines and donor requirements.
• Assist thematic leads in preparing project budgets that feed into overall Programme budgets.
• Review proposal budgets to ensure they align with donor regulations, formats, and costing requirements.
• Ensure correct coding of expenditures and proper recharging of costs to other Oxfam offices where applicable.
• Prepare monthly invoices or recharges for private expenditures/shared costs (e.g, accommodation, office space and other agent costs) and ensure timely recovery in line with Oxfam recovery policy.

Risk Management

• Serve as a final compliance check to minimize financial and fraud risks that may affect Programme implementation.
• Ensure payments, coding, and accounting entries are processed accurately and in line with Oxfam Finance, HR, and Logistics policies and procedures.
• Promote strong internal controls and escalate any identified risks or irregularities in a timely manner.

Reporting

• Prepare and upload monthly cashbooks and journal entries into Peoplesoft for review and Posting by the head of finance
• Ensure all field level expenses are accurately coded and captured in the cash book before month end closure.
• Support the month end close process by reconciling ledgers, reviewing outstanding balances, and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner

Experience, Knowledge & Competencies

• University degree with a specialization in Finance or Accounting.
• Accountancy professional qualification {ACCA or CPA}
• Ability to plan with good organizational skills, including prioritization and ability to work under pressure.
• Team-working skills.
• Good computer skills: Excel, Word, the purchasing system and Helios system
• Good reporting and communication skills

Knowledge  

• Knowledge of multiple donor funding regulations.
• Good knowledge of financial systems. (PeopleSoft, Sun EPRS,)
• Good written and spoken English

Experience

• Minimum 3 years proven relevant and progressive work experience preferably with INGO.
• Excellent analytical skills particularly from the point of view of cost-effective financial management.
• Multi-tasking and higher efficiency, Attention to details.
• Proven experience of management of suppliers / contracts and financial systems.
• Initiative and ability to follow up on issues.

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.  

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.