Finance Manager – Sudan
Organisation Background
Founded in 2011, the International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) is an international non-governmental organisation that supports humanitarian aid workers by establishing safety coordination platforms in insecure contexts. INSO provides registered NGOs with a range of free services, including real-time incident tracking, analytical reports, safety-related data and mapping, crisis management support, staff orientations and training.
INSO works in 23 of the world’s most insecure countries with its headquarters in The Hague, the international city of peace and justice.
Job Summary
As the Finance Manager, you will work closely with the Country Director and are responsible for protecting the financial health and integrity of the project. You will implement appropriate accounting and financial procedures and policies, provide financial data and strategic planning and prepare for audits. You will also oversee capacity building staff in financial management, audits, and procedural compliance. This position is based in Port Sudan, Sudan and reports to the Country Director.
Major Responsibilities
- Oversee financial record keeping; control and reconcile the documentation, upload the financial information into the financial system.
- Provide the Financial Operations Team (HQ) with reconciliation of banks and cash, payroll and tax, revenue, A/R and A/P accounts.
- Develop, in coordination with other departments, the annual budget of the project.
- Prepare forecasts and monitor expenses, identify funding gaps.
- Support the Country Director and Deputy Director in the grants management function, including providing information required for proposals and grant modifications, and participating in negotiations.
- Meet external reporting deadlines; prepare budgets and financial reports with exactness and compliance; liaise with donors and HQ when necessary.
- Ensure all financial practices implemented in the country comply with the up-to-date INSO procedures and donors’ regulations.
- Oversee the statutory reporting to local authorities.
- Lead the year-end process and timely provide the required information for the consolidation of INSO global financial statements.
- Act as a focal point during audits and enforce internal and external audit recommendations in a timely fashion.
- Make recommendations for ongoing improvements in functionality as required.
- Participate in making key decisions at the country level by participating in a Country Management Team.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in similar roles with NGO.
- Proficient in Excel. Experienced in a similar system as SUNSYSTEM and Q&A reporting tool.
- Ability to process large amounts of data.
- In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and account processes.
- Ability to handle multi donors and multiyear budgets.
- Donor/contract management experience and donor policy knowledge (preferably ECHO, FCDO, SDC).
- Good English language skills, both written and verbal.
- Advanced formal education in financial management, accounting or a similar field.
- Ability to supervise and direct.
INSO’s Safeguarding Policy
INSO is fully committed to safe recruitment, selection and vetting of all potential new staff, trustees and volunteers and we will ensure rigorous compliance with our Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policy throughout the recruitment process.
Terms & Conditions for expatriates:
12-month contract, €5,500 per month salary, 4 calendar days annual leave per month and 7 days of R&R every 2 months with an R&R allowance of 1250 EUR, global medical coverage (excluding USA), $200,000 AD&D coverage.
How to Apply
Please send the following to jobs@sdn.ngosafety.org and reference “Finance Manager” in the subject line of the email.
- Cover Letter specifying how you meet the mandatory requirements, any preferred characteristics, your motivation for applying, and what you hope to bring to INSO.
- Updated CV.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis — early applicants are encouraged! Please do not send any additional information. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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