The Organization

Search for Common Ground (Search) is an international conflict transformation NGO that aims to transform the way individuals, groups, governments and companies deal with conflict – away from adversarial approaches and towards collaborative solutions. Since 2019, Search Sudan designs and implements multifaceted, culturally appropriate and conflict-sensitive programs using a diverse range of tools, including media and training, to promote dialogue, increase knowledge and determine a positive shift in behaviors.

Position Summary

In support of its growing portfolio of programs across Sudan’s periphery states, Search for Common Ground Sudan is seeking a Finance Assistant to support its Khartoum team. The Finance Assistant, in close collaboration with the Finance Department,will ensure that all expenditure and procurement processes of Search’s programs and sub-award partner organizations are in line with internal financial and reporting policies. The Finance Assistant will pay great attention to detail when reviewing receipts, continuously maintain contact with counterparts at partner organizations and actively ensure overall compliance with Search’s financial policies.

• Review supporting documents and ensure compliance with Search and donor rules and regulations- including cross-checking budget line expenditures for over and under-expenditure
• File all supporting documents for country office finances
• Scan all supporting documents as needed to upload into financial system
• Review sub-award expenses before they are posted to the finance system – liaising with partners when inconsistencies appear
• Work hand in hand with country Finance Coordinator to reconcile sub-award advances;
• Collaborate with Finance Coordinator and relevant staff to reconcile all staff advances in the country office;
• Monitor funds, ensuring that up-to-date records of expenditures are kept and that they comply with budget allocations and donor requirements;
• Monitor the budget versus actual (BVA) before processing any payment to ensure expenses are within the allocated budget
• Participate in Search country procurement activities by to vendor selection, contracting and engagement
• Process both bank and petty cash payments inclusive of communication with relevant service providing banks
• Handle, report and reconcile petty cash for the country office
• Completion of payment vouchers and ensuring proper and relevant prior approvals are obtained
• Ensure compliance with financial statutory regulations – both internal and legal
• Conduct partner site visit every quarter to revise expenditures, forecasts and supporting documents

Job descriptions cannot be exhaustive. The position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.

Education

• University degree (BSc.) in Accounting, Business administration or equivalent

Experience and Competencies

• A minimum of 2 years' experience working for INGO in finance, grants management or accounting position
• Experience in handling donor and statutory audits
• Strong spreadsheet and advanced data analysis skills (Microsoft Office, especially Excel, any accounting software. using SAGE INTACCT would be an advantage)
• Strong financial reporting skills in English and Arabic with particular attention to match narrative and financial reports
• Flexible to respond to fast-paced work environment, dynamic situations and able to manage multiple activities at once
• Good team player and ready to work with a diverse team of employees
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English and Arabic to be able to establish and maintain good relationships with colleagues and partners
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Commitment to working in a conflict transformation organization

In addition, the candidate is required to exhibit the following behavioral competencies:

• Working with People: The ability to respect the views and contributions of other team members; shows empathy, listens, supports; consults others and shares information and expertise, builds team spirit and adapts to the team.
• Flexibility: The ability to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities, to tolerate ambiguity, to adapt personal style to different people and situations.
• Drive for Results and Efficiency: The ability to set quality standards, monitor and maintain quality of work, and set goals to achieve continuous improvement.
• Relationship Management: The ability to manage interactions, to provide service and to support the organization while building an effective internal and external network.
• Leadership and Navigation: The ability to manage and contribute to initiatives and processes within the organization while making progress toward change and continuous improvement.
• Communication: The ability to effectively exchange information with others, to effectively deliver critical information, to gather information and communicate with others.
• Global and Cultural Effectiveness: The ability to value and consider the perspectives and backgrounds of all parties and be able to work cross-culturally.
• Ethical Practice: The ability to integrate Search vision, mission and core values, integrity and accountability throughout all organizational and business practices.
• Business Acumen: The ability to understand and apply information to contribute to the organization's strategic plan.
• Developing others (for people manager): The ability to provide support to enhance performance and professional growth.

Please note that:

• This position is open to Sudanese nationals
• This position is a full-time, one-year contract expected to start June 2022
• Women are encouraged to apply

To Apply: The deadline for applications is26^th May 2022. To apply, interested candidates are requested to submit the following two documents:

• Curriculum vitae;
• Cover letter

Entisar Abdelsadig: eabdelsadig@sfcg.org and Marrian Haileselassie: menun@sfcg.org, andayisaba@sfcg.org