Welthungerhilfe is one of the largest private aid organisations in Germany. It is politically independent and non-denominational. Welthungerhilfe is fighting hunger around the world and is focusing its work around the Sustainable Development Goal 2: “Zero Hunger by 2030”.

Contract Duration:
Project Base Contract
Section/Unit:
Finance
Grade Level:
SG 05
Supervisor:
Finance Officer
Duty Station:
Port Sudan
Closing Date:
11 Feb 2025
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Background: General Objective: Reporting to Finance Officer, the Finance Assistant will provide administrative support to the project/programme and in managing the project’s/programme’s finances in a compliant with WHH policies and procedures.
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Duties and responsibilities:
Assist in the project’s/program’s financial administration - Provide necessary data to monitor the cash-flow situation and plan the project’s/programme’s (annual/monthly) finances.
- Assist in monitoring expenditures/costs cost type and cost category) with regard to the budget.
- Prepare the necessary documentation for banking transactions (deposit cash or cheque, cash cheques, collect monthly bank statement etc.)
- Assist in preparing and controlling vouchers of the project/ programme office and country office.
- Follow up on and arrange for a/c receivables and payables settlement (e.g. payment of utilities)
- Bill private telephone, vehicle use etc.
- Provide necessary documents and reports for internal controlling.
Specific activities and duties of the position / Position specific qualifications - Assist the Finance Officer in coordinating with the bank-related matters.
- Record delegated financial transactions following appropriate authorizations.
- Support program and operations team with training and guidance on financial paperwork and systems.
- Ensure that all paperwork submitted for transactions/payment are complete.
- Prepare delegated financial reports, as needed.
- Scanning of vouchers into FundsPro.
- Fulfillment of any other tasks which are assigned by the management and correspond in general with the character of this position.
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Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
- Education required: Bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting or related field
- Work Experience: At least 3 years of related working experience. Preferably with NGOs.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Required: - English Language skills.
- Demonstrate good judgment and sound financial "common sense.”
- Demonstrable problem-solving skills and a high level of attention to detail.
- Organized and able to work in a fast paced and deadline driven environment.
- Excellent in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel spreadsheets.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Values collaboration and contributing to the shared goals and success of the team and Organization.
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