Finance Officer

Job Profile

CAFOD is ooking for a Finance Officer to support financial management and accounting for our Kosti field office in Sudan. This role will help ensure accurate financial records, strong budget monitoring, and compliance with organisational and donor requirements. The postholder will also work closely with partner organisations to strengthen financial systems, reporting, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records, bookkeeping, and reconciliations for the Kosti field office.
• Support monthly accounts, payroll processing, payments, and budget monitoring.
• Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and budget analysis to support decision-making.
• Work with partner organisations to strengthen financial systems, controls, and reporting.
• Review partner financial reports and help ensure compliance with organisational and donor requirements.
• Support audits, grant reconciliations, and the timely submission of donor financial reports.
• Identify and escalate financial risks or compliance concerns where needed.

Safeguarding

CAFOD is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All staff must follow safeguarding policies and pass relevant background checks. Applicants will be required to adhere to CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour.

Job Specific Competencies

• An accountancy qualification or strong practical finance experience.
• At least three years’ experience in finance, accounting, or administration, ideally with an international organisation or NGO.
• Experience supporting partner grants, donor compliance, or financial reporting.
• Good knowledge of accounting systems, ideally SUN Accounting System (Infor10) or QuickBooks.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

CAFOD is a welcoming, supportive workplace committed to a safe, inclusive culture where everyone is respected. CAFOD will make reasonable adjustments at every stage of the recruitment process to ensure candidates with disabilities or individual needs are fully supported.

How to apply

To view the complete job description and submit an application, please visit: CAFOD – FO Kosti