Finance and Operations Officer

The post-holder will support the Finance and Operations team members in providing an effective and efficient financial and operations support environment to the CSM-STAND Sudan program initiatives. This is inclusive but not limited to maintaining comprehensive and accurate records, logistical and administrative support to the office as required. This position works closely with Uganda & Kenya team members and our partners under the supervision of the Finance Manager and Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Finance

• Keep financial records and perform financial procedures (e.g., receipts, payments requests, petty cash).
• Assist the finance team with internal and external audits.
• Review supporting documentation to ensure compliance with finance and procurement regulations.
• Support filing of payment vouchers in a timely and accurate manner and ensuring that all supporting documents are attached.

Operations:

• Support the daily office operations and program activities which include sourcing for flights, ground transport, and hotel bookings.
• Implement daily administrative processes and procedures to ensure business efficiency, including IT Technical support.
• Assist in managing office supplies, arranging messenger services, and identifying areas for improvement in these processes.
• Maintain an accurate and up to date records management system including classifying and coding electronic files on SharePoint.
• Support the safeguarding and maintaining of an updated register of all project assets within the office premises.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience or a Masters and 3 years of experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in operations, administration, finance, IT, or procurement-related areas.
• Excellent computer skills, particularly proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills.

Salary for this position is commensurate with local office salary scales and will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, citizenship status, genetic information, matriculation, family responsibilities, personal appearance, credit information, tobacco use (except in the workplace), membership in an employee organization, or other protected classifications or non-merit factors.
At Pact, we recognize your impact, offer you opportunities and support your total well-being. Our comprehensive benefit offerings may include healthcare, retirement (8.8% to 13% based on service tenure) and savings plans, paid time off, disability and life insurance programs, learning and development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections .
With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. Pact seeks an environment free from COVID-19 and prefers all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Attestation of vaccination status will be required for employment with Pact. Unvaccinated employees may be subject to additional health and safety requirements to include any federal, state and/or client restrictions.