Vacancy: Finance Assistant @ Muslim Aid Closing: 05/August/2021

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Finance Assistant
Muslim Aid

Muslim Aid is a faith-based British international charity that provides help to people who are victims of natural disasters, conflict or suffering from poverty, hunger, disease and illiteracy. It was established in the United Kingdom in 1985 in response to the drought in the Horn of Africa. Muslim Aid's Sudan Country office (MASCO) was set up in 1991 in response to the strategic need and to enable the continuation of effective aid work in the country. Currently, Muslim Aid is implementing projects in Kassala, Central Darfur and Red Sea State , Algazieera State , Gdarief State in Sudan.

Section/Unit: Finance

Supervisor: Finance Coordinator

No. of Post: 1

Duty Station: Aljazeera, Madani

Duration: 6 Months

Closing Date: 05 August 2021

Background:

Job Purpose:

To be responsible for the day-to-day general financial functions of Muslim Aid Country Al Jazeera Sub Office, assisting the Finance Officer in Khartoum and supporting finance staff. This includes financial management, partner capacity building, budget, donor reporting and general accounting support.

Duties and responsibilities:

Areas of Responsibility and Functions

General Finance duties:

Ensure confidentiality on all cash / finance issues related to Muslim Aid Sub Office.
Know perfectly, respect, and ensure strict compliance at any time with MA standards according to Muslim Aid Financial Manual as follow:

1. MA chart of accounts.

2. MA financial guideline and standards for accounting quality (paper and supporting documents).

3. Muslim Aid cash security rules (cash holding limits for safe and petty cash, security envelopes, cash movement, advances).

Cash safety and availability:

Responsible for safety of cash during storage, and daily payment and transfer (in accordance with cash limit)
Ensure petty cash boxes are properly handled, cashbooks maintained, and a cash count performed regularly, in the Sub Office.

Daily cash management:

Ensure close and proper follow-up of all cash advances in Country Office.
Ensure proper understanding and use of all finance tools: cashbooks, advance books, cash inventories,

Cash/Bank management/Reporting:

Prepare all Payment Vouchers and monthly financial transaction listing and report for WFP Project in Al Jazeera Office in coordination with Project Manager/Finance Officer.
Prepare cash count and Bank reconciliation statement monthly.
Request monthly bank statements for all Muslim Aid Bank Account in Madani.
To receive cheque books, submit all bank transfer letters.
Ensure copies of checks / proof of transfer are always attached to voucher for payments from bank accountant.

Others

Organize Financial box files and kept on safe include photocopy and pack up.
Perform any other duties as may be requested by the supervisor from time to time.

Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

Person Specification
	Essential / Desirable	Assessment Stage
Qualifications:
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or related fields/ background.	Essential	Application
Experience & knowledge:
Minimum 1or more years of field experience in Finance with INGOs or 3 Years with Company as Finance Officer.	Essential	Application and Interview
Skills and Abilities
Experience Managing budget, Finance general Practices.	Essential	Application and Interview
Detail oriented and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines	Essential	Application and Interview
Strong analytical skills and attention to details	Essential	Application and Interview
Proven initiative and ability to work independently	Essential	Application and Interview
Good English writing skills.	Essential	Application and Interview
Willingness and ability to frequently travel	Essential	Application and Interview
A strong communicator, demonstrating the ability to network, present and negotiate effectively at a very senior level	Essential	Application and Interview
Familiarity with international HR Policies and gender equality in recruitment.	Essential	Application and Interview
Work independently, accurately and efficiently to deadlines and targets, often under pressure, managing a wide and varied workload, using strong organizational skills, with minimal supervision	Essential	Application and Interview
Knowledge and experience on Field of INGo Finance system	Desirable	Application and Interview
Experience in both emergency and development contexts;	Desirable	Application and Interview

You will display the competencies below :
Competencies	Definition
Team working and collaboration	Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
Communication	The ability to listen, express and communicate information effectively
Performance Management	Delivery of organization objectives through effective setting of SMART personal goals and team goals
Results Focused	Work efficiently with MA team and partners to deliver on their responsibilities and intended results and providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Integrity:	Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
Innovation & Continuous Improvement	Constantly seeking to improve the way business is done through analysis, creativity, problem solving and change initiatives

Child safeguarding level:

Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

Note: Interested applicants are requested to submit their applications with C. Vs and Credential certificates HAC Aljazeera OR via sudanjobs.net Only short listed candidates shall be invited for the interview

How to apply:

• To apply for the above-mentioned position, please submit your CV and credentials to Sudanjob.net

• The closing date for submission of applications date 5^th August 2021