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• Supports the Operations Manager in
  managing district financial activity, including generating field office
  monthly financial reports (funds request, expense tracking, budget vs.
  expense monitoring, cash counts) according to internal guidelines and
  deadlines;
• Manages field office operating cash and
  makes cash and real time payments, ensuring cash is handled appropriately
  and securely; generates check payments as applicable, and maintains
  records and accountabilities.
• Executes banking transactions as
  authorized.
• Complies and adheres to WellShare
  financial policies/procedures.
• Ensures that staff members understand and
  adhere to WellShare financial policies and procedures, through mentoring
  and training as needed.
• Transparent and accountable in all
  activities.
• Acts as point person for all procurement
  at the field office; including raising purchase requisitions, raising
  requests for quotations, conducting bids analysis and issuing purchase
  orders.
• Assists the Program Manager to ensure
  organizational and sub partner compliance at district level with donor
  contracts and GOU laws and funds accountability and monitoring.
• Orients field office staff to operational policies
  and procedures.
• Works in liaison with the Operations
  Manager to manage field office vehicle fleet, manages fixed assets,
  information and technology (IT) in field office, including protecting IT
  resources, etc.
• Organizes district logistics, including
  travel, vehicles, and trainings.
• Maintains regular communications with line
  manager (Program Manager) and with Operations Manager via email, phone,
  and face-to-face meetings.

• At least three years’ experience executing
  operational, administrative and financial duties, preferably for an
  international non-governmental organization in Uganda.
• The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s
  degree in Business Administration, Project Administration/Management,
  Accounting, or related field.
• Significant experience budgeting and
  planning; applied knowledge of field-level accounting and budget
  monitoring.
• Working knowledge of USG rules and
  regulations.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality
  written documents, including reports to line managers, senior management,
  and project stakeholders.
• Advanced computer skills, including the
  ability to type quickly and to use Microsoft Office products (Excel
  essential), email, and internet
• Working experience with QuickBooks
  accounting software required.
• Demonstrated leadership and/or supervisory
  experience.
• Possess the ability to prioritize and
  handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Fluency in English (written & spoken);
  proficiency in local language, preferably Lusoga.
• Past work experience with an NGO
  preferred.

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