The Accountant will assist SRCS NHQ with the financial management of Enhancing Food Security and Resilience of Rural Communities  in Sudan. The Accountant will have overall responsibility of managing Strengthening Local Communities Resilience to Climate Change Programme including budget control and facilitation of financial procedures. The Accountant will work under the direct supervision – day to day management of the SRCS Branch Director Kassala State, Senior Finance Officer 100% based in Port Sudan, Project Manager, Kassala State, National Program Coordinator NHQ – Port Sudan in close coordination and collaboration with the EU Consortium Coordinator and Rover Finance Delegate.

1. Administrative
   1. Oversee office supplies to ensure the smooth running of the office.
   2. Maintain office filing system, both electronic and hard copy documents.
   3. Process and track invoices, purchase orders, and other documents necessary for the operation.
   4.    Ensure proper management assets and inventory relating to the project.
   5.    Support staff with travel and accommodation arrangements.
2. Financial 
   1. Support SRCS with the follow up and clearance of Working advances and staff advances.
   2. Assist in budget preparations.
   3. Support with coding financial documentation and guidance on the finance/procurement procedures
   4. Assist in project budget management; Provide Monthly Budgets versus actuals to the project manager.
   5. Ensure that accurate records are kept as per SRCS and NLRC standard practices & EU guidelines.
   6. Manage financial transactions  and financial planning in accordance with SRCS and NLRC financial procedures.
   7. Record and posts all financial transactions in WINPACCS.
   8. Reconcile data in WINPACCS and SRCS Books, correcting any differences.
   9. Scan & upload documents in NLRC Financial system.
   10. Send monthly data to Finance Coordinator.
   11. Prepare data and assists with the annual audit.
   12. Develops and documents systematic procedures for payroll related tasks.
   13. Pays bills, handles correspondence, and maintains files.
   14. Perform regular cash counts and prepare monthly cash & bank reconciliations.
   15. Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports as required by the project partners, ensuring timely, complete and accurate data which can support adequate overview of the project expenditures to be submitted to SRCS HQ Finance Department.
   16. Prepares financial statements, estimates, summaries, and other financial analyses and financial management reports.
   17. Monitor cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts.
   18. Provide assistance to the internal and external auditors on project management audits.
   19. Support Logistics Department in review of procurement documents.

1. Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting or equivalent specialized certification.

1. Experience of

• Accounting work, minimum 3 years working experience.
• Finance role working with grants or contribution agreements from donors
• Developing and monitoring project budgets and supporting the review and revision of the project budget.

1. Skills in

• Financial project planning and management.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills including word processing and advanced Excel skills.

1. Working Abilities

• Work as part of a team in a supportive way.
• Work under pressure and to strict deadlines.

1. Attitudes

• Willing to work long and irregular hours and on public holidays as required.
• Commitment to the fundamental principles of RC/RC movement and to the mission of Sudanese Red Crescent Society.