Job Title: Chief Finance Officer (CFO)
Organisation: Summit
Foundation (SUFO)
Foundation (SUFO)
Duty Station: Uganda
About SUFO:
Summit Foundation (SUFO) is a
leading youth civil society and development organization, incorporated as a
nonprofit company limited by guarantee, and working in the Acholi region,
Northern Uganda since 2009. The organization has been at the forefront of youth
empowerment, participation and development in the region, and internationally,
and has significantly contributed to some of the most crucial legal and policy
efforts in Uganda and African region. In 2009, a few months after launching its
extraordinary and innovative youth programme, the organization participated in
the development of the East African Youth Charter on Human Rights and Good
Governance, an initiative spearheaded by African Youth Trust (Nairobi) and
strategic allies in the East African Community member states.
leading youth civil society and development organization, incorporated as a
nonprofit company limited by guarantee, and working in the Acholi region,
Northern Uganda since 2009. The organization has been at the forefront of youth
empowerment, participation and development in the region, and internationally,
and has significantly contributed to some of the most crucial legal and policy
efforts in Uganda and African region. In 2009, a few months after launching its
extraordinary and innovative youth programme, the organization participated in
the development of the East African Youth Charter on Human Rights and Good
Governance, an initiative spearheaded by African Youth Trust (Nairobi) and
strategic allies in the East African Community member states.
In September 2009, SUFO represented
Uganda at the African Union conference to develop and validate the Decade of
Youth 2009 – 2018 Plan of Action, and the Plan was later approved by the
Conference of Ministers of Youth Affairs in 2011. Prior to the Uganda’s General
Elections in 2011, SUFO worked closely with Uganda Youth Network and key youth
civil society organizations in the country, and developed the National Youth
Manifesto 2011 – 2016, led the popularization of this manifesto in Acholi
region, and got several local politicians to commit to implementation of this
manifesto when elected.
Uganda at the African Union conference to develop and validate the Decade of
Youth 2009 – 2018 Plan of Action, and the Plan was later approved by the
Conference of Ministers of Youth Affairs in 2011. Prior to the Uganda’s General
Elections in 2011, SUFO worked closely with Uganda Youth Network and key youth
civil society organizations in the country, and developed the National Youth
Manifesto 2011 – 2016, led the popularization of this manifesto in Acholi
region, and got several local politicians to commit to implementation of this
manifesto when elected.
Job Summary: The Chief
Finance Officer will be responsible for the accounting, risk management and
investments portfolio of the organization, to include the development of a
financial and investments strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the
ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve the
organization’s assets and report accurate financial results to the Chief
Executive Officer and the Board of Directors.
Finance Officer will be responsible for the accounting, risk management and
investments portfolio of the organization, to include the development of a
financial and investments strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the
ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve the
organization’s assets and report accurate financial results to the Chief
Executive Officer and the Board of Directors.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work
in liaison with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and
Chief Partnerships Officer, the Chief Finance Officer shall participate in
formulating the company’s future direction and supporting tactical initiatives, - Responsible
for monitoring and directing the implementation of strategic plans, - In
charge of developing financial and tax strategies, and manage capital
requests and budgeting processes, - Actively
participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team, - Maintain
in-depth relations with all members of the management team, and manage the
overall accounting, human resources, investor relations and tax
obligations; - Manage
he financial operations of the Office of Civil Society Initiatives, Office
of Health Services, and Central Office; report financial results to the
Board of Directors, - Understand
and mitigate key elements of the organization’s risk profile, and
construct and monitor reliable internal control systems, among others
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
ideal candidate for Chief Finance Officer (CFO) should have a minimum of
bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent
business experience - Five
or more years of progressively responsible leadership in a major nonprofit
company or division of a large organization. - Past
exposure and experience in partnering with an executive team, and have a
high level of written and oral communication skills. - Preference
will be given to candidates with an MBA in Finance and/or the Certified
Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designations.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in
applying for either of the above positions, please submit in your application
package using the Application Form provided, and a copy of your latest Resume
and Academic Documents to: Chief Executive Officer, Summit Foundation (SUFO),
Central Office, Plot 22 Patiko Road, P.O. Box 751 Gulu, Uganda, East Africa.
The completed applications can be submitted via e-mail to
[email protected], with the subject line marked “Application for
Chief Finance Officer.”
applying for either of the above positions, please submit in your application
package using the Application Form provided, and a copy of your latest Resume
and Academic Documents to: Chief Executive Officer, Summit Foundation (SUFO),
Central Office, Plot 22 Patiko Road, P.O. Box 751 Gulu, Uganda, East Africa.
The completed applications can be submitted via e-mail to
[email protected], with the subject line marked “Application for
Chief Finance Officer.”
Deadline: Friday, 21st
November, 2014 by 16:00 Hours
November, 2014 by 16:00 Hours
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