The Grant Management Using Sun Accounting System Course is a 10-day intensive training program designed to provide participants with the essential skills and knowledge to manage grants effectively using the Sun Accounting System. This course focuses on utilizing the Sun Accounting System’s features to optimize grant management, ensuring financial transparency, accountability, and the effective utilization of grant funds.
Throughout the course, participants will gain hands-on experience in managing grant projects, budgeting, tracking expenses, and generating reports. The course is designed to help participants navigate through key financial management functions to ensure compliance with funding regulations and improve the management of multiple grants simultaneously.
Course Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the core principles of grant management and the role accounting systems play in the process.
- Develop proficiency in using the Sun Accounting System for managing grants, including setting up projects, budgeting, and tracking expenses.
- Learn best practices for managing grant finances, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and reporting standards.
- Acquire the skills necessary to monitor grant budgets, track expenses, and generate accurate financial reports.
- Understand the importance of internal controls and risk management in grant management.
- Learn the fundamentals of grant compliance and audit processes to ensure transparency and accountability in financial reporting.
- Master techniques for managing multiple grant projects at once using the Sun Accounting System.
- Develop financial analysis and performance measurement skills to evaluate grant-funded projects.
- Explore strategies for maximizing the effectiveness of grant funds and optimizing project outcomes through financial management.
- Create actionable plans to implement efficient grant management workflows using the Sun Accounting System.
Organization Benefits
- Increased accuracy and efficiency in managing grants using the Sun Accounting System.
- Improved financial accountability and transparency across grant management processes.
- Streamlined budget preparation, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting.
- Enhanced compliance with funding regulations and donor reporting requirements.
- Strengthened internal controls and reduced financial risk in grant management.
- Improved ability to monitor and analyze the financial performance of multiple grants simultaneously.
- Optimized utilization of grant funds and improved project impact and outcomes.
- Enhanced audit readiness and improved documentation practices.
- Increased staff proficiency and confidence in managing grants with the Sun Accounting System.
Who Should Attend
- Grant Managers and Coordinators.
- Finance Managers and Accountants.
- Project Managers and Program Directors.
- Nonprofit and NGO Staff involved in financial management.
- Financial Officers and Administrators.
- Compliance Officers and Auditors.
- Grant Administrators and Fundraisers.
- Financial Analysts and Risk Management Professionals.
Course Duration
10 Days
Course Outline
- Module 1: Introduction to Grant Management
- Overview of the grant management lifecycle.
- Importance of efficient financial management in grant-funded projects.
- Module 2: Introduction to Sun Accounting System
- Introduction to Sun Accounting System and its features.
- Overview of its functionalities specific to grant management.
- Module 3: Setting Up Grant Projects
- Defining grant projects and setting clear project objectives.
- Creating and configuring grant projects in the Sun Accounting System.
- Module 4: Grant Proposal Development and Submission
- Steps for developing a winning grant proposal.
- How to submit proposals through the Sun Accounting System for tracking and approval.
- Module 5: Grant Fundraising and Donor Management
- Effective fundraising strategies for securing grant funding.
- Donor relationship management using Sun Accounting System tools.
- Module 6: Grant Budgeting and Financial Planning
- Creating comprehensive grant budgets in the Sun Accounting System.
- Allocating and managing funds across various budget categories.
- Module 7: Tracking Grant Expenditures
- Recording and tracking all grant-related expenditures using Sun Accounting System features.
- Expense allocation and tracking across multiple grant projects.
- Module 8: Grant Reporting and Compliance
- Generating financial and progress reports for stakeholders.
- Ensuring compliance with grant reporting requirements and donor expectations.
- Module 9: Monitoring and Evaluation of Grant Projects
- Establishing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) mechanisms for effective grant project oversight.
- Using the Sun Accounting System for real-time monitoring and project evaluation.
- Module 10: Grant Risk Management
- Identifying and assessing risks associated with grant management.
- Mitigating risks and utilizing Sun Accounting System features for risk management.
- Module 11: Grant Contract Management
- Understanding the key components of grant contracts and agreements.
- Managing and tracking grant contracts within the Sun Accounting System.
- Module 12: Grant Performance Measurement
- Measuring the success and impact of grant-funded projects.
- Using Sun Accounting System tools to measure and report on grant performance.
- Module 13: Grant Closure and Financial Reporting
- Properly closing grant projects and finalizing accounts.
- Generating final financial reports to close the grant cycle.
- Module 14: Grant Audit and Compliance
- Preparing for successful audits by using the Sun Accounting System’s audit trail.
- Ensuring compliance throughout the audit process.
- Module 15: Advanced Features of Sun Accounting System for Grant Management
- Exploring advanced Sun Accounting System features to enhance grant management efficiency.
- Leveraging additional tools for complex grant management scenarios.
General Information
- All courses can be tailored to meet the specific needs of participants.
- Participants must be proficient in English.
- Training includes practical exercises, guided presentations, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators have over 10 years of experience in the field.
- Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate from Stepsure Training and Research Institute.
- Training is available at our centers or we can offer customized in-house and online sessions to suit client schedules.
- The duration of the course can be adjusted, and course content can be customized based on participant requirements.
- The course fee includes facilitation, training materials, two coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a Certificate of Completion. Participants are responsible for their travel arrangements, visa processing, insurance, and any personal expenses.
- We offer accommodation, transportation, and visa services at discounted rates upon request.
- Tablets and laptops are available for rent upon request for an additional fee.
- One year of free consultation and coaching is provided after the course.
- Groups of two or more participants qualify for a discount of 10% to 50%.
- Payments must be made in advance or as agreed upon to confirm the training schedule.
Contact Us
- Email: info@stepsureresearchinstitute.org
- Phone: +254 723 482 495
- Website: www.stepsureresearchinstitute.org
