USAID FHI360 Job Careers – Finance and Administration Manager

Organisation: FHI 360
Funding Source: USAID
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda
Job ID: 14703
About FHI
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to
improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven
solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition,
Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and
Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s
interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all
50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.
Job Summary: The Finance and
Administration Manager will support an upcoming water and sanitation project in
Uganda funded by USAID. The Finance and Administration Manager is responsible
for managing project finances, budgeting, financial reporting, accounting,
procurement and compliance. She/he assures the accuracy and integrity of the
project financial management system, compliance with FHI 360 and donor
financial management policies and procedures and monitors financial reporting
and record-keeping of project grantees and sub-recipients.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities: 
  • Intuitively reviews and analyzes monthly
    financial reports regarding budgets- actual and forecast.
  • Provides recommendations and consuls with
    management on financial projects and compliances
  • Actively participates and provides
    financial reporting for annual budget planning, audit reviews and
    assessments.
  • Engaged in the more critical and
    confidential aspects of financial analysis. Duties require broad
    conceptual judgment, initiative and ability to deal with a wide range of
    finance issues.
  • Works with confidential data, which if
    disclosed, might have significant internal and / or external effect.
  • Stays abreast with the latest trends in
    financial accounting and mentors staff.
  • Builds and trains staff on financial
    policies and procedures, GAAP practices and client relationships.
  • Performs any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
  • The candidate must possess a Bachelor’s
    Degree or its International Equivalent – Finance, Business Administration,
    Accounting or Related Field.
  • Professional Certifications i.e. CPA
    Certification preferred.
  • At least five to eight years’ related work
    experience, including 3 years in management and 3 years working at the
    corporate or organization level.
  • Past experience managing a financial
    analysis department is required.
  • Must be able to read, write and speak
    fluent English; fluent in host country language as appropriate.
  • Prior work in a non-governmental
    organization (NGO).  Experience
    working with an international organization.
  • The applicant should have detailed knowledge
    of concepts, practices, and procedures with accounting, financial controls
    and financial information systems.
  • Excellent oral and written communication
    skills.  Excellent and demonstrated
    organizational and presentation skills.
  • Excellent and demonstrated project
    management skills.
  • Ability to influence, motivates, and
    negotiates and work will with others.
  • Is well-versed in state and federal laws
    and regulations that have impact on financial analysis and management
    controls.
  • Has familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
    and experience with automated financial reporting, government accounting
    practices, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition
    Regulations (FAR) systems.
  • Sound knowledge and past experience with
    Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) practices and reporting
    guidelines.
  • Must have excellent organizational,
    supervisory, leadership and managerial skills.
  • Possess the ability to provide strategic
    leadership and advice to team, exchange information and collaborate with
    colleagues and peers within and outside the organization.
  • Possesses a full understanding of the
    organizational structure, policies and practices, and the impact on own
    area and the entire organization.
  • Possess excellent communication,
    diplomatic and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
    in a timely manner.
How to Apply: 
All applicants who desire to join FHI 360’s USAID Project in the
aforementioned capacity should visit the Career Center at the recruitment
website.
NB: Please kindly submit your
updated CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify
source in your application i.e. theugandanjobline.com 

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