Introduction:

The Grant Management using Sun Accounting System Course is a comprehensive 10-day program designed to provide participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively manage grants using the Sun Accounting System. This course focuses on leveraging the features and functionalities of the Sun Accounting System to streamline grant management processes, ensure financial accountability, and maximize the utilization of grant funds.

Course Objectives:

1. Understand the fundamentals of grant management and the role of accounting systems in the process.
2. Gain proficiency in using the Sun Accounting System for managing grants, including setting up grant projects, budgeting, and tracking expenditures.
3. Learn best practices for grant financial management, including ensuring compliance with funding regulations and reporting requirements.
4. Develop skills in monitoring grant budgets, tracking expenses, and generating accurate financial reports.
5. Understand the importance of internal controls and financial risk management in grant management.
6. Enhance knowledge of grant compliance and audit processes to ensure accountability and transparency.
7. Learn techniques for effectively managing multiple grants simultaneously using the Sun Accounting System.
8. Develop skills in financial analysis and performance measurement for grant-funded projects.
9. Explore strategies for maximizing the impact and outcomes of grant funds through effective financial management.
10. Develop action plans for implementing efficient grant management processes using the Sun Accounting System.

Organization Benefits:

 By participating in the Grant Management using Sun Accounting System Course, organizations can expect the following benefits:

1. Improved efficiency and accuracy in managing grants using the Sun Accounting System.
2. Enhanced financial accountability and transparency in grant management processes.
3. Streamlined grant budgeting, expenditure tracking, and reporting.
4. Better compliance with funding regulations and reporting requirements.
5. Enhanced internal controls and financial risk management in grant management.
6. Improved ability to monitor and analyze the financial performance of grant-funded projects.
7. Increased capacity to manage multiple grants simultaneously.
8. Optimized utilization of grant funds and maximized impact and outcomes.
9. Improved grant compliance and audit readiness.
10. Increased staff proficiency and confidence in grant management using the Sun Accounting System.

Who Should Attend:

This course is relevant to professionals and individuals involved in grant management, including:

• Grant Managers and Coordinators
• Finance Managers and Accountants
• Project Managers
• Nonprofit Organization Staff
• Financial Officers
• Program Directors
• Grant Administrators
• Compliance Officers
• Financial Analysts

Duration:

10 Days

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Grant Management

• Overview of grant management process
• Importance of efficient grant management

Module 2: Introduction to Sun Accounting System

• Overview of Sun Accounting System
• Understanding its features and functionalities

Module 3: Setting Up Grant Projects

• Defining grant projects and objectives
• Budgeting for grant projects

Module 4: Grant Proposal Development and Submission

• Developing effective grant proposals
• Submitting grant proposals using the Sun Accounting System

Module 5: Grant Fundraising and Donor Management

• Strategies for fundraising and donor relationship management
• Donor management using the Sun Accounting System

Module 6: Grant Budgeting and Financial Planning

• Budget preparation and allocation for grant projects
• Financial planning using the Sun Accounting System

Module 7: Tracking Grant Expenditures

• Recording and tracking grant expenditures
• Expense management using the Sun Accounting System

Module 8: Grant Reporting and Compliance

• Generating grant reports for donors and stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance with grant requirements

Module 9: Monitoring and Evaluation of Grant Projects

• Establishing monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for grant projects
• Utilizing the Sun Accounting System for project monitoring

Module 10: Grant Risk Management

• Identifying and mitigating risks associated with grant projects
• Risk management strategies using the Sun Accounting System

Module 11: Grant Contract Management

• Understanding grant contracts and agreements
• Contract management using the Sun Accounting System

Module 12: Grant Performance Measurement

• Evaluating the performance and impact of grant projects
• Performance measurement using the Sun Accounting System

Module 13: Grant Closure and Financial Reporting

• Proper closure of grant projects
• Financial reporting and finalization using the Sun Accounting System

Module 14: Grant Audit and Compliance

• Preparing for grant audits
• Ensuring compliance during audit processes

Module 15: Advanced Features of Sun Accounting System for Grant Management

• Advanced functionalities and tools in the Sun Accounting System for grant management

General Notes

·         All our courses can be Tailor-made to participants' needs

·         The participant must be conversant in English

·         Presentations are well-guided, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are experts with more than 10 years of experience.

·         Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with a Foscore development center certificate (FDC-K)

·         Training will be done at the Foscore development center (FDC-K) centers. We also offer inhouse and online training on the client schedule

·         Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

·         The course fee for onsite training includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a Certificate of successful completion of Training. Participants will be responsible for their own travel expenses and arrangements, airport transfers, visa application dinners, health/accident insurance, and other personal expenses.

·         Accommodation, pickup, freight booking, and Visa processing arrangement, are done on request, at discounted prices.

·         Tablet and Laptops are provided to participants on request as an add-on cost to the training fee.

·         One-year free Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

·         Register as a group of more than two and enjoy a discount of (10% to 50%)

·         Payment should be done before commence of the training or as agreed by the parties, to the FOSCORE DEVELOPMENT CENTER account, so as to enable us to prepare better for you.

·         For any inquiries reach us at training@fdc-k.org or +254712260031

·         Website:www.fdc-k.org