Course Information

Introduction

This five-day course covers practical financial management for non-governmental organisations. It focuses on budgeting, cash flow, donor reporting, compliance and internal controls. Participants work on real NGO scenarios and tools they can apply immediately. Strong financial practices reduce risk, improve accountability and support better program decisions.

Objectives

1. Create and manage program and organisational budgets that meet donor and operational requirements.
2. Forecast and monitor cash flow to prevent shortfalls and plan disbursements.
3. Design and implement internal controls and segregation of duties appropriate to organisation size.
4. Prepare donor-compliant financial reports and assemble the necessary supporting documentation.
5. Analyse basic financial statements and ratios to evaluate program cost-efficiency and organisational health.

Who Should Attend?

1. Finance Managers / Heads of Finance at NGOs
2. Program Managers and Project Coordinators with budget responsibility
3. Grants and Compliance Officers responsible for donor reporting
4. Accountants and Bookkeepers working in NGOs
5. Executive Directors, Country Directors or senior leaders responsible for financial oversight

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.