What you’ll learn

Together we will learn:

• The definition, importance and basic principles of procurement and financial management
• The Main Components of the Accounting System
• Financial Management Process and Control and basic tools for NGOs
• The Procurement Process Cycle
• Good Governance and Internal Controls
• The Auditing Process
• How to create and manage a successful budget
• Correct Record Management

Syllabus (week by week breakdown)

1. Introduction
   1. About the course
   2. About you
2. Finance: Basic Financial Management
   1. Understanding Internal Controls
   2. What is financial management?
   3. The Financial Management Process
   4. Policies & Procedures Manual
   5. Keeping records
   6. Accounting System
   7. Financial Reporting
   8. NGO Financial Tools
   9. Statements
   10. Assessment
3. Finance: Internal Control
   1. Basics of internal control
   2. Grant management
   3. NGO Good Governance
   4. Audit Process
   5. Assessment
4. Finance: Budget Management
   1. Budget Basics
   2. Important budgeting tools
   3. Observations and tips
   4. Assessment
5. Finance: Proper Documentation Practices
   1. Best Practices
   2. Assessment
6. Procurement: Introduction
   1. Basics of Procurement
   2. Procurement Process
7. Procurement: Guidelines and Tools
   1. Standard Procurement Guidelines
   2. Procurement Documents
   3. Other elements of the procurement process
   4. Farewell!