Finance Assistant (Port Sudan) – Relief International

About Relief International

About RI: Relief International (RI) is an international non-governmental organization US and UK based, working in the humanitarian field since 2004 in Sudan, providing emergency relief and early recovery activities to internally displaced persons (IDP) and rural communities, focusing on life-saving health and nutrition services. RI is looking for qualified candidates to fill the vacancies mentioned herewith

Relief International is a nonprofit organization that partners with some of the world’s most vulnerable communities to relieve poverty, ensure well-being and advance dignity. … Relief International is a non-sectarian and non-political. Relief International works in 19 countries across Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

It is based in Washington, D.C. and in London. Relief International was founded in the U.S. in 1990 by Farshad Rastegar, an Iranian American. The European headquarters under the title Relief International UK began operations in 2005.Focus: Human Rights, health, empowerment, …Location: Washington, D.C. and London

Summary:

Working under the overall responsibility of the Sr finance officer will be responsible for overseeing all administrative and financial systems and operations of the Port Sudan office. Particularly Finance assistant is responsible for accounting and documenting all financial transactions for the country program. He will be responsible for ensuring that all Accounting procedures are followed and budgets are adhered to; that cash is controlled, and accounted for in a timely manner in accordance with RI, Donor, and audit requirements; ensure accurate cost allocation to multiple projects.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensuring all receipts, bills, policies, invoices, and statements as required.
• Controlling the expenses considering the approved budget by the donors
• Ensure petty cash payments are paid against adequate and accurate supporting documentation, duly approved by all concerned and as per cash policy
• Enter all monthly transactions in RI financial accounting system. (/NetSuite)
• Update cash and bankbooks on a weekly basis
• Ensure that all RI resources are accurately utilized for the best interest of the organization.
• Ensure all backup documentation for bank payments/receipts is properly organized and filled for complete transparency and audit purposes.
• Maintain finance files and ensure that documents are filed correctly and in a timely manner.
• Scan all backup documents and save them on the box.
• Ensure all program and project staff are implementing RI field accounting policies accurately.
• Any other task assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification and Experience:

• A Bachelor Degree in Finance or a related field. 
• Minimum of three (5) years of applicable technical and professional experience. An appropriate combination of education and work experience may fulfill these requirements. NGO experience will be preferable.
• Demonstrated leadership and management ability and effectiveness in team-oriented work environments. 
• Ability to work independently, to be able to accept and discharge substantial responsibilities, prioritize work assignments, meet deadlines, and exercise professional judgment.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Must be fluent in English and Arabic, and be able to write clearly and concisely in both languages.
• Proficiency in computer skills, particularly with programs such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Human Relations skills, including integrity and the ability to work with minimum supervision and under pressure preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting software NetSuite is required. 

RI Values:

We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities.

• Inclusiveness
• Transparency and Accountability
• Agility and Innovation
• Collaboration
• Sustainability

How To Apply

• Please, submit your CV, work certificates and qualification and state the name of position on the envelop, a telephone contact number and three professional references to Labor Office Port Sudan, Closing date: 13.08.2023, at 14:00 
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the interview. To find out more about Relief International please visit our website at http://www.ri.org