Concern Worldwide is an international, humanitarian, non-governmental organisation dedicated to the elimination of extreme poverty and the reduction of suffering, primarily in fragile countries

Established in 1968, Concern Worldwide works in 25 countries in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean with its headquarters in Ireland. Our mission is to work with people living in extreme poverty to achieve major improvements in their lives which last and spread without ongoing support from Concern. Informed by the priorities of affected communities, we go where the needs are greatest and work to save lives, protect and develop livelihoods, support recovery and build long-term resilience. We are committed to ensuring a workplace where everybody feels valued and are enabled to succeed in their work and to contribute to delivering on our mission.

Visit http://www.concern.net to find out more about Concern Worldwide. 

Job Summary

The Senior Finance Officer will enable the smooth operation of the finance activities, maintain records, support the Finance Coordinator in overall management of financial controls and resources. S/he will ensure that Concern Worldwide financial policies and procedures are implemented in a standardized and consistent manner. This role will be based in Port Sudan, with possibility of relocation to Khartoum, and with 20% being support of field offices.

Cash and Bank Book Review: 

• Follow up with the field-based Finance Officers for submission of their monthly cash and bank books by the 5th of every month. 
• Carry out monthly reconciliations on all cashbooks and bank accounts by the 5th of the next month 
• Keep track of all cash and bank books from the field and ensure they are filed 
• Review of field cash/bank books and scans of documents. 
• Review of field box files/physical voucher 
• Review of all PRF submitted to finance for payment 
• Creating CSV files of cash/bank books and journals 

Fixed Asset Management: 

• Identify all fixed assets in the monthly management accounts
• Provide a monthly report to Operations Team with details of all items expensed to asset codes to enable them to ensure Fixed Asset Register is updated correctly. 
• Participate in the year end fixed asset stock take count 

In country Income: 

• Review monthly bank statements to confirm receipt of in country income 
• Ensure correct donor and project code are used for recording of in country income 
• Assist in the preparation of the in- country income file for monthly submission to HQ 
• Assist in the preparation of the in- country income journals 

Taxation and Social Insurance Payments:

• Calculation of taxation of staff salary
• Calculation of staff social insurance 
• Sending information on salary taxation and social insurance to field offices
• Ensuring that social insurance and taxes are paid on/before due date 
• Ensuring that record is up to date 

Timesheet Management: 

• Liaise with HR to determine donor funding for all new staff 
• Preparation of all national and international staff timesheets for circulation to all staff 
• Follow up with line managers on completion of staff timesheets 
• Updating time sheet tacking sheet on monthly basis 
• Review of timesheets received from staff to ensure completeness 
• Actively follow up on all outstanding timesheets 
• Ensure all timesheets are filed and easily retrievable for future audits 

Other Duties:

• Conduct finance related field visits as required 
• Support the field teams by covering for field finance officers while they are on leave 
• Provide training and support to field finance officers 
• Assisting during the internal/external/donor audit.
• Working closely with field offices, system and program team on monthly and annual accruals 
• Working as member of Purchase committee if required
• Cover for other colleagues’ during their leave/absence 
• Any other finance duties as required by the Line Manager 
• Upholding and promoting Concern’s values, including our workplace equality, diversity and inclusion, and safeguarding values. 
• Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s emergency response as and when required

Core Competencies:
• Managing yourself – Holds an awareness of own abilities and areas for development; adapts and uses abilities to work well with others and to help achieve Concern’s objectives.
• Communicating and working with others – Uses the most appropriate channel to share information with others both inside and outside Concern; adapts the message to meet the communication needs of the audience.
• Delivering results – Systematically develops plans towards achieving Concern’s objectives and delivers on commitments; uses appropriate techniques to help achieve agreed objectives.
• Individual Leadership – Acts to inspire others by clearly articulating and demonstrating the values and principles that underpin Concern’s work. Holds a sense of pride in Concern and loyalty to the organisation. Supports others to achieve excellent results.

Disclaimer: This job description is not exhaustive and may be revised from time to time.

• A University Degree or Diploma in Finance or Accounting 
• CMA Certification will be an added advantage 
• Minimum of two (2) years of related work experience in an INGO or UN preferable
• A good understanding of financial control systems 
• High level computer literacy (MS Word, Excel) 
• High level of integrity, professionalism and discretion is required 
• Good team player and ability to capacity build finance staff/budget holders within Concern and with partner organizations, 
• Ability to work without detailed supervision and to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills and cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity 
• Willing to travel to field locations and live under basic conditions
• A strong understanding of development and humanitarian work 
• Fluent written and spoken Arabic and English 

How To Apply

Interested applicants should submit a Cover Letter and CV detailing your experience, skills and qualifications, a telephone contact number and three professional references to sudan.jobs@concern.net. The deadline for applications is Sunday, 15 November 2026. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. 

Concern is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified women are encouraged to apply.

Concern Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies.

Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s

Core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies

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