GOAL has been working in Sudan since 1985. GOAL is currently working directly in North Darfur and South Kordofan States, managed by GOAL offices in these states and in Khartoum. The current GOAL program focuses on following sectors:  Primary Health Care, Nutrition, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL).

General Description of Role:

To ensure that GOAL and donor’s financial Policies, standards and procedures are strictly implemented, and day to day financial functions in El fasher office are addressed and financial supports to GOAL’s activities in El fasher, Kutum, Umbaro and Seref Umra localities are provided. Prepare and submit financial reports on a timely basis. And responsible that all financial documents and record are kept as per the policy. The Finance Manager, under the guidance of the Area Coordinator and the Healthpro Project Coordinator – will be responsible to manage the financial and accountabilities tasks that involve project partners such as NHIF, NMS, SMoH, LHA and national NGOs under the EU funded Healthpro project.

Responsibilities:

•          To prepare all staff salaries and benefits on a monthly basis.

•          Facilitate daily cash management (payment requests and recording in the cash book).

•          To prepare a monthly finance report GOAL Head office – Khartoum

•          Email monthly cash books to GOAL Head office – Khartoum.

•          Work with the Area Coordinator, Logistic mgr. and Office manager on managing the core cost budget and guiding them when necessary. 

•          Work with Program team to implement the activities as per PMP schedule.

•          Assist the FC on the preparation of Donor report.

•          To prepare the monthly cash requirements from El Fasher in consultation with the Area Coordinator and the relevant Programme Managers.

•          To perform daily, weekly and monthly cash count and reconcile to cashbook. Verify cash count on a weekly basis and at the end of the month.

•  Check and sign Payment Requisition Forms and Cheque Request Forms. This includes checking signatures & approval, calculations, description of purchase, payee etc. Ensure the requester has indicated which budget to charge for the purchase, and the correct full budget codes are included on the forms. Ensure adequate support documents are attached including proper invoice and any necessary procurement forms (i.e., OQRF, Purchase Order or Contract, Goods Delivery Note etc)

•        To Taking responsibility of custody of El fasher Master safe key

•          To attend meetings and workshops as required.

•          To liaise directly with Khartoum based Office manager and financial controller for any finance related issues.

•          To ensure that Donor Compliance is being adhered to.

•          Any other tasks required by the Area Coordinator and Financial Controller.

•          Manage direct reports (finance officer etc.)

•    University degree qualification in Accounting and / or Finance related subjects

•    Preference for a candidate with 3 – 5 years maximum experience in a similar role

•    Previous experience working for an international organisation.

•    Good organisational and planning/prioritising skills.

•    Well organised, highly motivated and willing to work long, flexible hours

•    Excellent level of written and spoken English

•    Self-motivated with good communication skills

•    Good attention to detail

•    Commitment to the achievement of GOAL’s programme aims

•    Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, SAGE and email.

This job description is not incorporated in the employment contract.  It is intended as a guide and should not be viewed as an inflexible specification as it may be varied from time to time in the light of strategic developments and following discussion with the post holder.

GOAL has a Staff Code of Conduct, Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants and children from exploitation. GOAL also has a confidentiality policy ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of GOAL, acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organization without authority, except in the normal execution of duty.

Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to these policies and other GOAL and Donor policies.

GOAL’s Conflict of Interest Policy applies to all recruitment processes. Staff will be required to declare Conflict of Interest during the process.

IIInterested applicants should submit their applications and credentials to Elfasher labour office.