Sudan – Area Finance Officer – Roving

Acted

Who we are

Acted works with 19 million people across 43 countries at the intersection of humanitarian, development, climate and environmental programming. We draw on deep contextual knowledge and embrace emerging technologies to save lives, alleviate suffering, and protect and restore our planet. Working in collaboration with a growing ecosystem of local, national and international partners, we pursue one shared objective: a 3Zero World – Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon and Zero Poverty.

Who we are looking for

You bring the core competencies required for classical humanitarian and development work, alongside an active climate and environmental conscience, and you can navigate the challenges that arise when human and environmental suffering intersect. You have an entrepreneurial mindset: you see opportunities, connect dots, adapt your approach to different environments, and take measured risks in pursuit of results. You balance principles with pragmatism, and ambition with humility.

Acted Sudan

In response to the emergency situation in Sudan, Acted recruits.

You will be in charge of

Under the authority of the Area Coordinator and the Country Finance Manager, the Area Finance Officer (AFO) will be in charge of the Area finances. More specifically, s/he will be in charge of the implementation and follow-up of financial management and control tools. S/he will also be in charge of training of the Finance Team.

Main Duties

1. Budget preparation and contractual review

2. Implementation and Follow-Up of Financial tools

• Monthly internal reporting tool consolidation and review
• • Accounting Flows of the Area
  • Accounting Data review
  • Cost Analysis
  • Allocations
  • Budget Control and Funding Structure
• Staff salary payment preparation 

3. Training and Capacity Building

Expected skills and qualifications

• Msc in Finance, Audit, Business Management, Economics or equivalent ;
• 1+ year of solid experience in financial & budget management ;
• Excellent financial and analytical skills ;
• Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting on programme financial performance ;
• Ability to monitor and evaluate financial and monitoring skills of teams through capacity-building efforts ;
• Ability to undertake serious responsibilities and to manage stress efficiently ;
• Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility.

Terms of reference

Conditions

• Salary between 2000 and 2200€ monthly (before income tax), depending on the level of education, security level, etc as well as a monthly living allowance of $300
• Accommodation and food provided in Acted guesthouse
• Pension, health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance (& unemployment insurance for EU citizens)
• Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered
• Contribution to the luggage transportation: up to 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract
• R&R every 3 months, flight tickets covered up to $500 and allowance of $200
• Annual leave of 25 to 43 days per year
• One week pre-departure training in Acted HQ, including a 4-days in situ security training
• Tax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant)
• Psychological assistance
• This position is classified as an international staff position under Acted’s recruitment framework. Eligibility for an international contract is therefore required.

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