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The course equips finance managers, programme leads and trustees with tools to tighten\u003cbr\u003efiduciary oversight, improve transparency and meet donor and statutory requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Will Learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinancial governance frameworks: roles of boards, finance committees and\u003cbr\u003esegregation of duties.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal controls and fraud prevention: cash handling, procurement controls,\u003cbr\u003easset management and audit trails.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBudgeting and financial planning: programme budgeting, variance analysis and cashflow forecasting.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eINPAS compliance: policy alignment, documentation standards and internal policy drafting.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrant accounting and donor compliance: restricted funds, 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