SUDO is a rights-based organization working towards achieving “justice for all”. The organization has a two-folds programming approach, comprising both practical interventions as its ‘hardware’ component and the Human Rights dimension as an integral ‘software’ component, under which all its projects are designed and implemented. While the practical interventions are tackling the consequences of a specific problem (whether development, recovery, or relief), the rights-based approach is more focused towards addressing the root causes, together with the intervening and proximate factors. The activities related to human rights include, among others, aspects of protection, peace-building, psychosocial, awareness raising, empowerment, organizing people and advocacy. All these interventions, integrated together, are designated to improve the well-being of the needy and vulnerable groups, be they are rural/urban poor, children, disabled, aged, displaced, returnees, etc. SUDO is mindful of the multiplier effect that these groups might be suffering, as well as aware of the gender dimension of its interventions. SUDO’s main thematic focus areas are education (including formal and informal education, civic and human rights education) and WASH (including, safe drinking water and promotion of healthy life: sanitation, hygiene and health services).

The purpose of this position is to efficiently manage and lead the financial teams towards successful achievement of SUDO's objectives.

The Finance Manager is under the supervision of the Executive Director of  and supervises the SUDO''s Finance Officers both in Khartoum as well as at the States level.

The primary responsibility of this position is to lead and oversee and ensure compliance of the financial operations in response to SUDO and donors guidelines and requirements. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

General responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• ·Manage efficient day-to-day operations of the finance department and staff, set budgets and forecasts, and implement a framework for these to be met.

• ·Ensure compliance with financial regulatory requirements.

• · Conduct ongoing evaluations for cost reduction and optimization opportunities.

• ·Review and\or enter transactions into the SUDO's computerized accounting solution.

• ·Generate financial statements and reports as required by internal stakeholders.

•  Follow-up and monitor individual project expenditures to ensure compliance with budgets and allocations.

• Follow-up and monitor accounts payable and receivable to ensure timely clearance.

•  Prepare and enforce accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts (or as required).

•  Prepare end of year financial statements and reports.

• ·Facilitate and provide support to the annual audit process and project audit(s).

• Follow standard accounting process for financial analysis and reporting activities.

•  Ensure timely publishing and dissemination of various monthly financial reports to management.

• Assist departments develop budgets, and analyse actual costs incurred compared to the budget.

• Issuing timely Donor and Finance reports on a monthly, Quarterly and Annual basis or on requirement.

• ·Monitor and manage expenses within allotted budgets in coordination with Budget Holders.

• ·Assist in interview, hire and training of new employees in financial and administration activities.

• Any other assigned financial accounting duties as might be required.

•  Minimum academic qualification: BSc degree in Finance, Management or Economics or related field

• A minimum of 5 years proven work experience in senior finance management roles (NGO experience a plus)

• Good knowledge of electronic accounting software, with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

•  Good understanding of bookkeeping and document control procedures

• Time-management and organization skills

• Confidentiality in dealing with sensitive information and documents

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English\Arabic)

•  Excellent time management, organizational and teamwork skills

• High level of personal motivation and initiative; ability to work without/under minimal supervision