About Us:
“We strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls”
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
Working together with children and young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 72 countries. In Sudan, we have been active for over 40 years, and currently maintaining an operational presence in four states - Kassala, White Nile, North Kordofan and North Darfur.
This footprint is augmented by partner led emergency responses in East and West Darfur, South Kordofan and the Red Sea.
Plan International core values are:
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We strive for lasting impact
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We are open and accountable
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We work well together
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We are inclusive and empowering
Job Summary & Major Responsibilities:
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Implement the Plan International Sudan financial action plan and solidify the financial processes and systems in the Country Office and Program Area offices and Units to enable Plan International Sudan to deliver on its program strategy and accountabilities to children, communities and donors.
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Recruiting, developing and retaining finance staff from the local labour market
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Establishing and beginning to implement, development and training plans for all finance staff and ensure performance is in line with global standard
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Leading regular meetings of finance team members including those at the Program area offices.
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Support payroll, regulatory returns and tax compliance as required
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Ensure financial due diligence of partners is completed as part of partner assessment processes
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Organise and control the annual budget and quarterly re-forecasting processes including communicating instructions, meeting deadlines
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Ensure finance related audit actions are implemented and alternative actions taken as required to address weaknesses in financial controls and procedures identified in finance and other forms of audit reports.
Required Experience, Skills and Knowledge:
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Professional Financial/Accounting qualification (CPA, CMA or equivalent), with minimum experience of 10 years in which 5 of them in managerial role.
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Knowledge of the sector and the financial management issues specific to it is an advantage
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Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards, Control standards and the reporting requirements of major international grant donors
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Proven effective management skills leading teams across several sites and operating in a multi-cultural and matrix management structure
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Excellent proven financial analytical skills
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Ability to demonstrate and foster in team members a strong commitment to meeting the needs of other employees and managers for financial services
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Proficient in Microsoft office packages and with Plan’s general ledger, grants tracking and S.A.P systems
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Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic skills
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Excellent reporting, negotiation, analytical and logical skills
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Resilient with strong decision-making and risk management skills
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Strategic thinker and innovator, striving for high performance across the organization
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Creates a culturally sensitive, strong learning environment.
Salary and Benefits:
Plan offers a very competitive salary and benefits package to its employees. The employee shall receive a gross salary of 2,500-3,000 in USD. Plan also offers different allowances including health insurance, one month’s gross salary during Eid-ul Fitr, and an educational allowance (equivalent to one month’s gross salary) at the start of every school year to support the education of our staffs’ children. We are also known as a learning institute that builds up staff career development and provides comprehensive Talent Management Programs.
How to Apply:
Please use the title: “Country Finance Manager” in your application. Please attach your CV and relevant certificates, a motivational letter explaining how your skills and experiences meet the requirements of the job, your contact details including phone and email in addition to the names and contact details of two references who know you professionally. Please note that one of the references must be your current / most recent line manager. The complete application should be submitted as hard copy to Joint Procedures Centre at Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC) Labor office, Gamhuria Street. Soft copies can be submitted when applying via sudanjob.net
Please note:
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Only short listed candidates will be contacted
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Females are strongly encouraged to apply
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This Position is for Sudanese ONLY
Child Protection Policy:
References checks will be carried out in conformity with Plan’s Child Protection Policy for the successful candidate before confirming the offer. Plan will also request for Police Clearance report before confirming the offer. Plan is committed to implementing its equal opportunities policy, actively encourages diversity, and welcomes applications from all areas of the national community.