SOS Children’s Villages is a global humanitarian and development organization working in over 130 countries to meet the needs and protect the rights of orphaned, abandoned, and vulnerable children. In Sudan, we have been delivering vital programs in child protection, education, WASH, and emergency response for decades.

As humanitarian needs escalate in Sudan due to protracted conflict and displacement, SOS CV Sudan is scaling up its emergency interventions.

The Finance Coordinator at SOS Children's Villages in Sudan will play a crucial role in ensuring financial integrity and operational efficiency. This role involves coordinating financial operations, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the organization's mission by effectively managing resources and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Record Keeping: Maintain and update comprehensive financial records, ensuring accuracy and adherence to SOS Children’s Villages policies and local regulations.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets, collaborating with program managers to gather necessary financial data.
• Reporting: Prepare regular financial reports for management and stakeholders, highlighting key metrics and identifying variances from the budget.
• Accounts Payable/Receivable: Oversee the processing of invoices and payments, ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions.
• Audit Support: Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Expense Management: Monitor departmental expenses and analyze financial performance to identify improvement areas and cost-saving opportunities.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analyses to provide insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations, donor requirements, and internal policies.
• Capacity Building: Assist in training and mentoring staff on financial procedures and best practices to enhance financial literacy within the organization.

Competencies – knowledge, skills, abilities

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial software (e.g., QuickBooks, Excel) and familiarity with reporting tools; experience with donor-funded projects is a plus.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret financial data effectively.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Team Player: Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural team. Competencies – knowledge, skills, abilities 
• Ability to develop policies and guidelines.

Must have all of the below or show the capability to develop within 1-2 years at most

• Communication
• Planning and organizing
• Detail orientation
• Report Writing
• Analytical skill

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in budgeting and financial management in the humanitarian sector.
• Familiarity with local financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Policy Development – Ability to develop clear and effective financial policies and guidelines