Vacancy Announcement Job Title: Finance Assistant, ABA ROLI Sudan Location: Kampala, Uganda Category: Full time consultant Duration: 9 months, possible renewal Language requirement: English, Arabic Application deadline: November 30, 2024   Organization Overview: The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) is a non-profit organization that implements legal reform programs.

ABA ROLI has worked for over 25 years in more than 100 countries to promote the rule of law, advance human rights, strengthen judicial institutions, support legal professionals and advance understanding of the law and rights of citizens by the public.

To this end, ABA ROLI has established partnerships with a wide range of actors, including institutions in the justice sector (judges, prosecutors, public defense offices, mediation offices and national human rights institutions, investigators and police), civil society organizations, bar associations, legal aid organizations, and lawyers, among others.

ABA ROLI’s work in Africa spans a variety of programing around the rule of law, access to justice, and atrocity prevention as well as human rights protection and promotion.

ABA ROLI’s Africa Division has country offices across the continent, including in Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, The Gambia, Liberia, South Africa, Sudan, and Uganda.  Program Overview: ABA ROLI is hiring a short-term Finance Assistant (FA) to support two USG-funded programs in Sudan, one focused on supporting a new Sudanese constitution and the other protecting religious freedoms.

ABA ROLI works in partnership with several Sudanese and international organizations on both programs.  Job Summary: The Finance Assistant will report to the Field Finance Manager and support the ABA ROLI Sudan Finance and Program Department in ensuring the smooth processing of financial transactions and maintaining accurate financial records.

The role involves assisting with financial reporting, budgeting, auditing, and general administrative tasks to ensure compliance with ABA ROLI Sudan financial regulations and internal procedures.

The FA will help with payment processing, preparation of financial reports and budgets, support audits, providing essential administrative support to the Field Finance Manager in a timely and efficient manner.

Principal Duties/ Job Responsibilities Assist in processing and preparing records of financial transactions Ensure all transactions are supported by complete and accurate documentation, submitted prior to monthly deadlines Help with the preparation of monthly cash forecasts and financial reports Monitor budget expenditures and support the Field Finance Manager (FFM) and Program Manager (PM) in tracking budget performance, reporting any discrepancies or variances to the FFM Prepare, review, and submit invoices and payment requests to the FFM Maintain accurate financial records and files in both electronic and paper formats, including on the ABA ROLI Shared Drive Ensure all financial documentation is stored and managed according to ABA ROLI’s internal policies Support the preparation of audit documentation and assist during audits Support the FFM in managing office and activity funds, including cash advances and petty cash Assist with other finance-related tasks as assigned by the ABA ROLI Sudan Country Director Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field/or AAT/CAT Certifications At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in accounting, finance, or a related field Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) Basic knowledge of accounting principles and practices Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve issues efficiently Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in financial record keeping Proven ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and contribute to team goals Experience in confidentiality practices surrounding financial data and ensuring financial records are consistently accurate and complete.

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