Job Title: Finance
and Administration Manager
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.
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.
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:
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:
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.
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
updated CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify
source in your application i.e. theugandanjobline.com
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