Organisation Background

Founded in 2011, the International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) is an international non-governmental organisation that supports humanitarian aid workers by establishing safety coordination platforms in insecure contexts. INSO provides registered NGOs with a range of free services, including real-time incident tracking, analytical reports, safety-related data and mapping, crisis management support, staff orientations and training.

INSO works in 23 of the world’s most insecure countries with its headquarters in The Hague, the international city of peace and justice.

Job Summary

As the Finance Manager, you will work closely with the Country Director and are responsible for protecting the financial health and integrity of the project.   You will implement appropriate accounting and financial procedures and policies, provide financial data and strategic planning and prepare for audits. You will also oversee capacity building staff in financial management, audits, and procedural compliance. This position is based in Port Sudan, Sudan and reports to the Country Director.

Major Responsibilities

• Oversee financial record keeping; control and reconcile the documentation, upload the financial information into the financial system.
• Provide the Financial Operations Team (HQ) with reconciliation of banks and cash, payroll and tax, revenue, A/R and A/P accounts.
• Develop, in coordination with other departments, the annual budget of the project.
• Prepare forecasts and monitor expenses, identify funding gaps.
• Support the Country Director and Deputy Director in the grants management function, including providing information required for proposals and grant modifications, and participating in negotiations.
• Meet external reporting deadlines; prepare budgets and financial reports with exactness and compliance; liaise with donors and HQ when necessary.
• Ensure all financial practices implemented in the country comply with the up-to-date INSO procedures and donors’ regulations.
• Oversee the statutory reporting to local authorities.
• Lead the year-end process and timely provide the required information for the consolidation of INSO global financial statements.
• Act as a focal point during audits and enforce internal and external audit recommendations in a timely fashion.
• Make recommendations for ongoing improvements in functionality as required.
• Participate in making key decisions at the country level by participating in a Country Management Team.