Financial Software Accounting Lead

POSITION TYPESIM Member or Associate- Two-year assignment Availability- Preference for Full-Time work; flexible hours per week negotiableSalary- This position is for a fully or partially funded Member or Associate.LOCATIONMust have reliable internet connectionEasy access for international travel- Some travel will be required, but most work will be conducted via conference calls or emailPOSITION PURPOSEThis 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 LEADGOAL: 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 RESPONSIBILITIESPromotion of financial needs of SIM ministries, projects, or personal support as agreed with supervisor.Miscellaneous duties as required.PERSON SPECIFICATION/QUALIFICATIONSESSENTIAL: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 experienceTechnically strong in accounting and comfortable with handling complex scenariosExperience in accounting software, systems, and processesAbility to delegate tasks and manage a teamAbility to thrive in a team but also be proactive and free thinking in suggesting solutionsOral and written fluency in English and good communication skillsExcellent administrative and computer skills including MS office programsAbility to work collaboratively across culturesExperience and ability in working remotely from other team members and supervisorDESIRABLE:Prior Oracle NetSuite experiencePrior software implementation experienceKnowledge of SIM policies, principles, and practicesCross-cultural experienceWorking knowledge of French or SpanishOriginally posted on Himalayas