Finance Officer*

The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of two years. There are very good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Kassala, Sudan. If the security situation does not allow to be on site, you can work from home.

As Finance Officer you will implement existing financial management standards in the programmes and projects efficiently and promptly, thereby making a significant contribution towards the success of the programme work. This involves ensuring that the project’s financial administrative processes at the project locations are auditable and efficient, and carrying out financial administrative control checks at project level as well as supporting the Heads of Project and Head of Finance perform their supervisory duties within the framework of project administration. If necessary, you will be instructing and supporting project partner organisations (PPO) in matters relating to financial management so that they fulfil their contractual obligations towards Welthungerhilfe and co-financers in accordance with the partner contract and in an auditable manner.

Your responsibilities

• Ensuring that project funds are correctly managed according to the specifications of Welthungerhilfe and co-financers
• Ensuring that documentation of data, account assignment and bookkeeping entries are carried out correctly in bookkeeping Software
• Ensuring costs are cleared internally within a project or between projects (correct allocation of costs)
• Preparing documentation that Heads of Project and/or PPO can assume budgetary responsibility (expenditure and budget control)
• Preparing annual account documents in cooperation with Heads of Project and the Head of Finance in Country Office
• Preparation of refunds/returns/final fund requests to donors
• Monitoring and correctly processing relief supplies and other equipment, particularly in terms of compliance with import regulations, monitoring inventory accounting, physical inventory inspections
• Supporting the management of project inventories, equipment and vehicles
• Supporting Project Officers implement projects according to co-financing agreements and Welthungerhilfe standards
• Ensuring that cost sharing of salaries and running costs (office & vehicles) is done in the bookkeeping software on a monthly basis
• Ensuring that statutory payments (Tax, Social, ZAKAT and Medical Insurance) are made and booked before the end of every month
• Reviewing voucher files for completeness and ensuring that they are forwarded to Heads of Project and the Head of Finance on a monthly basis for signing of checklists
• Supporting internal and external audits as well as donor spot checks
• Checking procurement requests and contracts to ensure availability of budget and compliance with approved procurement regulations and best value for money principles

Your profile

• A university or college degree in accounting, finance or economics; ACCA/CIMA/CPA qualification is an advantage
• At least 3 to 5 years experience in financial project administration of partner implemented projects
• International working experience, preferably in Sudan
• Experience in collaboration with donors (UN, OCHA, WFP, BMZ, GFFO)
• Readiness to receive necessary vaccinations for working in Welthungerhilfe’s programme countries
• Excellent spoken and written English and French

Our offer

We offer you the opportunity to work in a responsible and interesting field as part of an extremely dedicated team. Welthungerhilfe attaches great importance to the personal and professional development of its employees and the balance of their work and private life. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale. In addition, Welthungerhilfe offers numerous other benefits, which are listed under “Our benefits”.