Vacancy: SIHA Sudan Accountant @ SIHA Closing: 01/Feb/2025

SIHA Sudan Accountant
SIHA

The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) is a coalition of civil society organizations from Sudan, South Sudan, Uganda, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia and Somaliland. SIHA was founded in 1995 by a collection of women\'s groups with the view of strengthening the capacities of women organizations in the Horn of Africa countries. SIHA advocates for social change and gender equality for men and women in the Horn region and works specifically on: gender equality, women rights activism, women economic empowerment, eliminating violence against women and girls, promoting human rights, peace building and conflict transformation, enhancing women’s leadership and political participation and the production and dissemination of knowledge. More information about SIHA is available at www.sihanet.org.

Section/Unit: Finance

Grade Level: Staff

Supervisor: Sudan Senior Finance Officer

No. of Post: 1

Duty Station: Kassala

Duration: Initial Three months’ probation contract renewable subject to performance

Closing Date: 01 Feb 2025


	Background: Under the direct supervision of the Sudan Senior Finance Officer with line management ofthe Regional Head of Finance and Administration, the accountant will be responsible for the accountability of funds for Sudan projects. This role will involve performing various accounting and finance tasks according to SIHA work standard operating procedures including asset management, recording of in-coming and out-going items, vehicle management and vehicle usage reports, maintaining basic financial records, including purchases, sales, receipts, payments and review all financial documents presented by program staff. Ultimately, the accountant's responsibilities are to accurately record all day to-day financial transactions of SIHA Network in Sudan.
	Duties and responsibilities: Record day to day financial transactions and complete the posting process  Verify that transactions are recorded in the correct books of account and shared promptly with the Sudan Senior Finance Officer for review Perform partial checks of the posting process     Pay supplier invoices in a timely manner comply with organizational, local and government reporting requirements  Provide clerical and administrative support to management as requested  Follow accounting policies and procedures  Maintain inventory of office property including asset management, maintain asset list updates  Record and keep financial transactions  Vehicle management, checking and writing vehicle reports, verification of mileage and fuel usage.  Maintain filing system and petty cash transactions Submit BR in SIHA system Prepare monthly report and submit it to “RHFA” Ability to travel widely across the Horn of Africa region.  Perform other duties assigned by supervisors.
	Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required: Education requirements: A college degree in accounting is required or equivalent 2years of experience in accounting filed. 2. The candidate must be computer literate, including knowledge of word processing (Word), mail merge, scheduling (Outlook), spreadsheets (Excel) and other data base applications . 3. Familiarity with the QuickBooks accounting system. Other Requirements Strong writing skills – fluency in written and spoken English is a prerequisite, with knowledge of other regional languages an added value; 2. Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage priorities, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. 3. Strong sense of initiative and creativity is desirable.
	To Apply Interested Candidates are asked to provide their current CV and Cover Letter, expressing her/his motivation in applying and relevant experience/expertise, to the https://airtable.com/appZiq6ztxzJszaiJ/shrA4NhypmLqClcwY by date February 01 ,2025. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, please note that SIHA will contact only shortlisted candidates. We thank you for your interest in joining SIHA! SIHA is committed to offer a fair remuneration based on qualifications and experience Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply!