Job Title: Regional Finance Officer
Organisation: World
Vision International
Vision International
Reports to: Regional
Operations Manager
Operations Manager
Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda
About WVU:
World Vision International is a
Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization
dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome
poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World
Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people
whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is
conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks,
including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child,
Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”
Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization
dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome
poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World
Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people
whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is
conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks,
including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child,
Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”
Job Summary: The
Regional Finance Officer will technically support, design and monitor the
implementation of Financial Systems of the Region, Programmes/Clusters and
ADPs, play the “First Level” auditor’s role as part of routine work
to ensure compliance in accordance with World Vision Policies and Procedures
and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles through;
Regional Finance Officer will technically support, design and monitor the
implementation of Financial Systems of the Region, Programmes/Clusters and
ADPs, play the “First Level” auditor’s role as part of routine work
to ensure compliance in accordance with World Vision Policies and Procedures
and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles through;
- Supporting
the effective decision-making and financial sustainability of the program
through being a business partner internally and externally. - Ensuring
stewardship, accountability and transparency at all levels through the
active resourcing and empowerment of the organization and partners - Strengthening
cluster and community financial management capacity
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Offer
technical support to the Regional Office, Programmes/Cluster/ ADP
Accountants and Assistant Accountants in development of proposals in
accordance with donor requirements, WVI Finance Manual, policies,
guidelines and procedures - Ensure
budget and cash-flow management by monitoring expenditure that should be
within the budget limits, identify variances and provide explanations for
management decision making. - Regularly
review, analyze and produce financial reports that are to be sent to
clusters/projects and quarterly reports attached to Lotus Notes by 20th of
the following month and after the quarter. - Intuitively
analyze, review and follow up audit recommendations and other Internal
Controls in the Region, Programmes/clusters/ ADPs in line with the
Financial Manual, Policies and procedures. - Receive
and review on weekly basis Voucher Interface files from the cluster
Accountants for accuracy and provide feedback to them. - Analyze
the voucher interfaces from the cluster offices and submit these to
National Office on weekly basis by Monday midday and at end of month by
4th for further analysis and report production. - Guide
on the recruitment of all regional and Programme/cluster/ ADP accounting
staff, allocate assignments, monitor performance, mentor, coach and build
their capacity, in line with the World Vision Mission. - Make
timely regional funding requests for all clusters by 10th of every month
and communicate budget commitments to regional teams by 4th of every
month. - Responsible
for asset management (have asset registers to monitor and manage
region/cluster assets) in accordance with WV Finance Manual on quarterly
basis.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
World Vision Regional Finance Officer should hold a university Degree,
with a major in Accounting and or a full professional qualification in
A.C.C.A, CPA or CIMA or equivalent. - At
least three years post qualification experience. - Extensive
Computer knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Vision Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SUN
Accounting and Access is required. - Proven
knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Internal Control
Procedures. - Possess
excellent written and Oral Communication skills are essential, and the
incumbent must be a team builder, who is able to work successfully in a
multicultural environment. - Possess
a high level of integrity is required. - Possess
the ability to manage multiple fund types (sponsorship, private non
sponsorship, government, multilateral and local income) in addition to
having an overall stewardship virtue to control integrated activities in
the cluster - Cross-cultural
sensitivity, flexible worldview and emotional maturity. - Commitment
to World Vision Core Values and Vision Statement - A
mature and committed Christian, able to stand above denominational
diversities
NB:
Only Ugandan Nationals are encouraged to apply.
Only Ugandan Nationals are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified
candidates are encouraged to apply online by visiting World Vision
International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.
candidates are encouraged to apply online by visiting World Vision
International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.
Please follow instructions on
How to Create Account and Profile at World Vision’s e-recruitment portal. Qualified female candidates are particularly
encouraged to apply.
How to Create Account and Profile at World Vision’s e-recruitment portal. Qualified female candidates are particularly
encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 5th February, 2015.
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