Job Title: Financial Controller
Organisation: TechnoServe
(TNS)
(TNS)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Country Director
About TNS:
TechnoServe (TNS) is a non-profit international development
organization founded in 1968. Its mission is to help entrepreneurial men and
women break the cycle of poverty by building businesses that create jobs,
income, and economic opportunities for their families, their communities, and
their countries. TechnoServe undertakes targeted, catalytic technical
assistance and other programming to increase the competitiveness of
entrepreneurs, businesses and industries that in-turn provide sustainable
employment, inclusion of the poor and increased incomes. A substantial portion
of our work is in agriculture, enhancing farm productivity and commodity
quality and addressing gaps in processing and other agribusiness capacities.
Our programs increase smallholder access to new technologies, aggregation and
storage mechanisms, markets, critical information and finance. TechnoServe also
undertakes structured programs to identify and support high potential
entrepreneurs in various sectors through leadership mentoring networks,
formalization support, access to capital and development of sustainable
business services such as accounting, finance, marketing and human resource
management.
organization founded in 1968. Its mission is to help entrepreneurial men and
women break the cycle of poverty by building businesses that create jobs,
income, and economic opportunities for their families, their communities, and
their countries. TechnoServe undertakes targeted, catalytic technical
assistance and other programming to increase the competitiveness of
entrepreneurs, businesses and industries that in-turn provide sustainable
employment, inclusion of the poor and increased incomes. A substantial portion
of our work is in agriculture, enhancing farm productivity and commodity
quality and addressing gaps in processing and other agribusiness capacities.
Our programs increase smallholder access to new technologies, aggregation and
storage mechanisms, markets, critical information and finance. TechnoServe also
undertakes structured programs to identify and support high potential
entrepreneurs in various sectors through leadership mentoring networks,
formalization support, access to capital and development of sustainable
business services such as accounting, finance, marketing and human resource
management.
Job Summary: The primary
responsibility of the Financial Controller is to carry out and manage
accounting and finance activities, focusing on ensuring that internal and
external reporting deadlines are being met and to ensure that TechnoServe and
donor guidelines are being adhered to. In this vacancy, the Financial
Controller will have a strong staff capacity orientation and also will involve
identifying and facilitating with the improvement of internal systems and
procedures within the finance department, have the ability to manage a diverse
portfolio of challenging activities. The Financial controller will develop
budgets for submission to donors through working with program managers to
ensure that all proposed activities are well budgeted for.
responsibility of the Financial Controller is to carry out and manage
accounting and finance activities, focusing on ensuring that internal and
external reporting deadlines are being met and to ensure that TechnoServe and
donor guidelines are being adhered to. In this vacancy, the Financial
Controller will have a strong staff capacity orientation and also will involve
identifying and facilitating with the improvement of internal systems and
procedures within the finance department, have the ability to manage a diverse
portfolio of challenging activities. The Financial controller will develop
budgets for submission to donors through working with program managers to
ensure that all proposed activities are well budgeted for.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Significantly co-ordinate the compilation
of all internal and external financial reports/proposals for all
projects/program - Carry out performance evaluations of
financial personnel - Assist in building the capacity of local
staff through on the job training and also identifying further formal
training needs and if applicable, facilitate with this training - Mentor and train field staff in principles
of financial reporting and financial and administrative control for field
site operations - Assist finance staff by helping them to
develop a stronger understanding of TechnoServe Inc. systems and
procedures - Produce relevant, useful and timely
information to senior management with respect to the current financial
position and financial consequences of any proposed decisions or
activities - Offer technical guidance and direction
with respect to financial options available in project planning and
implementation. - Meet with TechnoServe management staff on
a regular basis to keep them up to date on all program activities - Provide cover for finance staff as
required - Ensure that the information in the Fixed
Asset register accurately reflects the information per the financial
system - Perform routine analysis of costs as
required e.g. phone usage/fuel usage etc, and to advice on any variance
requiring management attention. - Consult with TechnoServe legal counsel as
required, especially where issues relating to labor law arise - Assist in the implementation of new
financial policies in consultation with the country director - From time to time be called upon to
support TechnoServe supported clients to recommend/help in developing
proper financial systems - Be accountable for accuracy of data
recorded into the system - Responsible for posting and reviewing
transactions - Conducting and supervising monthly
reconciliation - Building and reviewing GL account schedule
- Manage cash flow and cash activity
- Review and approve payroll
- Perform any other duties as allocated by
the Country Director
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The best candidate must hold a Business
degree plus accounting qualification e.g. CPA, ACCA - At least seven years’ experience in a
similar position within a large private sector company, international
organization or a consulting firm. - Technical competence with excellent
planning, organisation and time management skills - Demonstrable business management and team
working skills - Skills in financial management and
financial reporting. - Flexibility and adaptability to
TechnoServe corporate culture. - Possess good organizational and
communication skills and the ability to assist in the design and execution
of planned activities are essential. - Possess experience as a qualified
accountant in an environment that shows initiative, problem solving and
good decision making abilities.
How to Apply:
If you are interested and you meet the aforementioned job requirements,
please apply via E-mail to the HR and Administration Manager at;
[email protected] with the position title placed in the subject line and on the
application letter. Please strictly send only your application letter and
resume with names and telephone contacts of three professional referees.
please apply via E-mail to the HR and Administration Manager at;
[email protected] with the position title placed in the subject line and on the
application letter. Please strictly send only your application letter and
resume with names and telephone contacts of three professional referees.
Deadline: Friday 25th July, 2014
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