Overview
Finance Manager – Budgeting & Reporting Jobs in Khartoum, Khartoum State, Sudan at Save the Children International
Title: Finance Manager – Budgeting & Reporting
Company: Save the Children International
Location: Khartoum, Khartoum State, Sudan
Job Description
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Budgeting and Reporting
- Prepare timely financial reports in compliance with donor requirements.
- Ensure accuracy in charging/coding, perform regular reviews, follow-up on actions and posting adjustments.
- Lead the proposal budgeting process for new opportunities, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Set up awards in the system by posting budget, creating budget chapter, and completing mappings for CAM and Premises.
- Review documentation for compliance with donor regulations.
- Review sub-grant records and support documents, and collaborate with the AP team on partner advance liquidation.
- Ensure the completeness of timesheets for staff and proper documentation by HR and Finance.
- Assist program managers by providing reports, analysis, and support during reviews.
- Reconcile Financial and Narrative Reports.
- Act as the focal point for queries from stakeholders. Attend kickoff and other regular meetings providing useful financial information’s and updates.
- Facilitate audits, financial reviews and award closeout procedures.
- Perform other relevant business duties.
- AP, Control and BH support
- Perform regular review of BVA reports and transaction listings with program managers, to ensure recording accuracy and fiscal planning aligns with the implementation plan.
- Anticipate spending delays and variations, and initiate corrective actions.
- Support budget holders in preparing monthly forecasts and budget revisions.
- Support AP team with sub grant account reviews and reconciliations.
- Support in implementing measures to minimize fraud or theft risk.
- Conduct staff training on finance procedures and donor requirements.
- Ensure regular field office visits to monitor financial compliance, review progress, and assist in budget adjustments.
- Grants Management
- Ensure compliance with donor requirements for financial and reporting, preparing and submitting quality proposals and reports on time.
- Ensure the AMS records for awards are update.
- Maintain effective business partnerships with member office focal persons, addressing queries and minimizing reporting issues.
- QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or other related field, individuals with practical expectance will be considered.
- Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in Budgeting and Reporting, grant management or financial management within charity/NGO or similar organizations.
- Proven ability to prepare budgets and donor financial reports. Knowledge of a variety of institutional donors.
- Knowledge and experience using various financial packages including MS Excel and Agresso systems is a plus.
- Experience in financial monitoring, budgetary systems, controls with strong analytical skills
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills while working in a dynamic, team setting in a challenging environment
- Willingness to travel extensively to remote and harsh locations to monitor financial processes and provide capacity building for staff
- Excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written
- Demonstrable track record in effective team membership and communications. The post-holder is a member of a multi-disciplinary team and will be required to provide appropriate and timely input to other technical sectors in order to achieve broader project objectives
- Ability to communicate effectively and work across departments, with demonstrated experience in integrated project activities.
