About this programme

This course provides participants with practical knowledge and skills to manage payroll budgeting, grants-related financial planning, and taxation in NGOs. It highlights donor compliance, statutory obligations, payroll integration with grant budgets, and strategies for accurate reporting. Participants will learn how to streamline processes, ensure accountability, and mitigate compliance risks.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

NGO Finance Managers and Officers
Grant & Compliance Managers
HR & Payroll Administrators
Program Managers handling budgets
Internal auditors and project accountants
NGO Directors and Board Members overseeing finance

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

Understand NGO financial systems and controls.
Manage donor-funded grants with compliance and accountability.
Prepare, monitor, and report on budgets effectively.
Handle NGO payroll, benefits, and statutory deductions.
Navigate NGO taxation frameworks and exemptions.
Strengthen financial transparency to build donor trust.

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: NGO Financial Management Foundations

Principles of NGO financial systems
Internal controls and accountability mechanisms
Financial reporting standards for NGOs
Case Study: Financial accountability failures in NGOs

Module 2: Grant Management & Donor Compliance

Donor funding cycles and requirements (USAID, EU, UN, Foundations)
Cost principles and allowable vs. unallowable costs
Donor financial reporting formats
Practical: Designing a donor compliance checklist

Module 3: Budgeting & Financial Planning for NGOs

Budget development for projects and organizations
Linking program plans with financial budgets
Monitoring and variance analysis
Practical: Preparing a sample donor budget

Module 4: Payroll Management in NGOs

Payroll systems and internal controls
NGO staff contracts, benefits, and allowances
Statutory deductions (NSSF, NHIF, PAYE, etc.)
Case Study: Payroll compliance audit in an NGO

Module 5: NGO Taxation & Compliance

Tax obligations for NGOs (withholding tax, VAT, exemptions)
Navigating double taxation treaties for grants
NGO tax compliance with revenue authorities
Practical: Preparing a tax compliance return for an NGO

Impact

Where the change lands

Organizational Impact

Strengthened financial compliance with donors and regulators.
Reduced risk of audit queries and grant losses.
Improved efficiency in payroll and budgeting processes.

Individual Impact

Hands-on skills in donor reporting, payroll, and tax compliance.
Practical financial management tools for NGOs.
Career growth in grants and finance leadership roles.

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

Full calendar

City	Starts	Ends	Delivery	Book
NakuruNext	20 Jul 2026	24 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Kigali	20 Jul 2026	24 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Accra	20 Jul 2026	24 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Kisumu	27 Jul 2026	31 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Johannesburg	27 Jul 2026	31 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Dakar	27 Jul 2026	31 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book