CORE Finance Manager will be the member of the senior management team and provide overall financial and accounting leadership to the current humanitarian response program and the projects implemented under it. The Finance Manager will directly report to the Sudan Response Director with technical reporting to the HQ Finance team.

Main responsibilities and accountabilities include:

1. Recording of all financial activities conducted by CORE Sudan, in the financial system with appropriate supporting documentation

2. Processes payment vouchers and journal vouchers through Sage system and in accordance with the procurement manual

3. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

4. Review payroll and post payroll journals in Sage on monthly basis.

5. Maintain accurate accruals, payables and prepayments schedules and ensure timely allocation of costs to projects.

6. Participate in partner assessments and assess conformity with CORE systems

7. Continuous monitoring of internal control processes and procedures, and ensure adherence to financial controls, processes and procedures

8. Ensure that appropriate financial regulations and controls are in place for CORE Sudan and in use always.

9. Monitor the effectiveness of the Sudan office financial records and identify potential risk areas and discuss with HQ Finance team for solutions.

10. Ensure timely submission of accurate monthly, quarterly and on-demand reports and information to HQ.

11. Facilitate internal / external auditors during internal / external audits.

12. Responsible for monthly closure of accounts in CORE Sudan while working on proper schedules.

13. Prepare draft budgets in line with donor guidelines and share for review.

14. Represent Finance department in meetings and discuss the important actions points with the HQ Finance.

15. Providing support/Information to HQ Finance team in preparation of financial analyses and other management reporting.

16. Drafting the staff allocation for all staff and ensuring allocations are provided to HQ Finance team.

17. Review the eligible reclassifications proposed by program staff and ensure eligibility of reclassification in line with donor regulations and in line with CORE Financial policies.

18. Responsible for the timely and complete preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual donor and CORE financial reports in accordance with policies and guidelines.

19. Maintain regular communications with all members of Sudan staff and ensure that timely and complete financial information is provided.

20. Oversee transfer and disbursement of funds to fulfil obligations incurred within the guidelines of CORE.

21. Prepare a monthly request for funds, based on cash flow projections, to ensure the project has all necessary funds for operations.

22. To review and analyze Sudan Office’s compliance with all local laws and ensure good record keeping of all financial data concluded by the Sudan Office.

23. Identify learning and training opportunities for Finance team and manage the performance

of all staff in the finance work area through:

• Effective use of the performance management system including the establishment of clear, measurable objectives, on-going feedback, periodic reviews and unbiased evaluations.
• Coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities.
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance; and
• Documentation of performance that is less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/workplans.

24. Comply with CORE policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities, fraud and other relevant policies and procedures.

25. Any other financial/administrative task as and when assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required, MA/MSc degree preferred related to accounting and Finances
• At least 3 - 5 years relevant experience in Accounting and Finance.
• Experience in working with international organizations or/and NGOs and collaboration with Sudan NGOs, familiar with NGO finance and financial documentation.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures.
• Experience in reporting on project implementation.
• Extensive experience with accounting software.
• Experience with general ledger functions.
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
• Able to cope with stressful, delicate information and possibly unstable situations.
• Working knowledge of English (both verbal and written)