Job Title: Finance Manager
Organization: AMREF
Reports to: Country Director
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Ref: AMREF/UCO/823/2014
About AMREF:
AMREF is the largest
indigenous health development non-governmental organization based in Africa.
Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments,
AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic
right to health. AMREF is headquartered in Nairobi, and has programmes in
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Southern Sudan, South Africa and West
Africa. Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of
approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners.
indigenous health development non-governmental organization based in Africa.
Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments,
AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic
right to health. AMREF is headquartered in Nairobi, and has programmes in
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Southern Sudan, South Africa and West
Africa. Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of
approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners.
Job Summary: The Finance Manager will
ensure that an effective financial management system for AMREF Uganda is in
place. The incumbent will steer the development of AMREF capacity to deliver
the objectives set forth for the finance and ICT department in support of
AMREF’s short and long term objectives (reflected through the Strategic Plan
and Key Performance Indicators). The job holder will provide financial
technical support to AMREF in Uganda with regard to offering guidance on
budgetary issues in regard to expenditure and controls, financial project
reporting, management reporting and operations. The job holder will carry out
relevant financial training to programme/project staff, administrative support
and basic HR support.
ensure that an effective financial management system for AMREF Uganda is in
place. The incumbent will steer the development of AMREF capacity to deliver
the objectives set forth for the finance and ICT department in support of
AMREF’s short and long term objectives (reflected through the Strategic Plan
and Key Performance Indicators). The job holder will provide financial
technical support to AMREF in Uganda with regard to offering guidance on
budgetary issues in regard to expenditure and controls, financial project
reporting, management reporting and operations. The job holder will carry out
relevant financial training to programme/project staff, administrative support
and basic HR support.
Key Duties &
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement and
maintain good financial policies and systems. - Make certain that
proper books of account are maintained and kept up to date within AMREF
policy guidelines. - Monitor the overall
financial performance and reporting. Monitor cash call down requests and
cash flow management. - Ensure compliance and
adherence to statutory requirements. - Actively facilitate
internal and external audits and respond to queries, observed and ensuring
that recommendations are implemented. - Manage overall work
process of the finance and ICT departments by ensuring effective work
assignments, supervision and staff development. - Ensure timely and
accurate donor reporting. - Ensure that donor
contracts are in line with donor requirements and AMREF standards. - Manage budgetary and
toward planning for the AMREF Uganda Country Programme. - Ensure and enhance
automation of key processes. - Ensure availability
ICT resources to support projects and all departments of AMREF - Perform other duties as assigned by
superiors.
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate
must hold an MBA in finance or closely related area a must. - Possession of a
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance or a
closely related area. - Possession of a
professional qualification CPA (U), ACCA, finance or closely related area. - Practical experience
in project, financial and management accounting. - Computer literacy
skills - At least five years’
experience as a senior manager in a similar size NGO or company,
overseeing multi- departmental responsibilities including administration,
HR and finance. - Advanced knowledge and
experience with accounting and/or financial management software and MS
Office applications an added advantage. - Extensive knowledge of
Uganda’s financial and tax regulations, especially those pertaining to
non-governmental or not- for-profit organizations. - Past exposure and
experience in SUN Systems Accounting software. - Excellent analytical,
numeracy and management skills. - Good negotiation
skills. - Decision making skills.
- Presentation skills.
- High level of
integrity. - Excellent
interpersonal skills. - Be a good team player
- Good ICT knowledge.
- Computer proficiency.
- Good understanding of
IFRS and GAAP. - Vision XL and Vision
Executive proficiency. - Possess the ability to
work independently and with minimal supervision. - Highly flexible in
handling work assignments and ability to perform under pressure. - Commitment to quality
and thoroughness. - Integrity and
confidentiality - High degree of
empathy. - Commitment to quality
and thoroughness. - Non-judgmental
approach in human relations - Excellent
interpersonal skills and management of Conflict in the workplace,
communication skills both written and verbal, influencing, facilitation
and negotiation skills and be computer literate. - Ability to work in
automated Human Resource Management Information System will be a definite
advantage.
How to Apply:
If you would like to join a
dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa, please quote
reference number xxxx and send a copy of your updated CV, together with a cover
note/application letter, which should include evidence of competence against
key criteria, remuneration requirements and contact details of three recent
work-related referees, addressed to the Country Director, AMREF Uganda by email
to [email protected] Emails should not exceed 2MB.
dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa, please quote
reference number xxxx and send a copy of your updated CV, together with a cover
note/application letter, which should include evidence of competence against
key criteria, remuneration requirements and contact details of three recent
work-related referees, addressed to the Country Director, AMREF Uganda by email
to [email protected] Emails should not exceed 2MB.
NB: Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted.
short-listed candidates will be contacted.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment
policy.
policy.
Deadline: Friday
18th April 2014
18th April 2014
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