Job Title: Finance Manager
Organisation: JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc (JSI)
Project Name: USAID Strengthening Partnerships, Results, and
Innovations in Nutrition (SPRING)
Innovations in Nutrition (SPRING)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Deputy Chief of Party- Finance & Operations
About JSI:
JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc is a leading public health
research and consulting organization, seeks a creative, highly motivated, and
detail oriented person to deliver measurable intervention results as Program
Officer for Micronutrient Powders (MNPs). This person must work well in a
fast-paced and results- driven environment with passionate and motivated
coworkers.
research and consulting organization, seeks a creative, highly motivated, and
detail oriented person to deliver measurable intervention results as Program
Officer for Micronutrient Powders (MNPs). This person must work well in a
fast-paced and results- driven environment with passionate and motivated
coworkers.
About USAID SPRING Project:
Strengthening Partnerships, Results, and Innovations in Nutrition
(SPRING) is a five-year cooperative agreement funded by the United States
Agency for International Development (USAID) to provide state-of-the-art
technical support and facilitate country- led, regional, and global programs to
improve the nutritional status of women and children. The SPRING implementation
team consists of JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., Helen Keller
International (HKI), The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI),
Save the Children (SC), and The Manoff Group (TMG).
(SPRING) is a five-year cooperative agreement funded by the United States
Agency for International Development (USAID) to provide state-of-the-art
technical support and facilitate country- led, regional, and global programs to
improve the nutritional status of women and children. The SPRING implementation
team consists of JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., Helen Keller
International (HKI), The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI),
Save the Children (SC), and The Manoff Group (TMG).
Job Summary: The Finance Manager will be responsible for
day-to-day financial management of the SPRING/Uganda field office. The
incumbent will also be responsible for maintenance of financial management and
internal controls of the SPRING/Uganda field office, and coordinate closely
with the Deputy Chief of Party- Finance & Operations and with SPRING/Home
Office. He/She manages all accounting functions, in order to ensure the timely
and accurate processing, payment and reporting of SPRING/Uganda financial and
accounting information. The position entails responsibility and timeline
management for the proper preparation and submission of various required
accounting and financial reports on a monthly basis to SPRING/Home Office.
day-to-day financial management of the SPRING/Uganda field office. The
incumbent will also be responsible for maintenance of financial management and
internal controls of the SPRING/Uganda field office, and coordinate closely
with the Deputy Chief of Party- Finance & Operations and with SPRING/Home
Office. He/She manages all accounting functions, in order to ensure the timely
and accurate processing, payment and reporting of SPRING/Uganda financial and
accounting information. The position entails responsibility and timeline
management for the proper preparation and submission of various required
accounting and financial reports on a monthly basis to SPRING/Home Office.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Program & Financial
Management:
Management:
- Implement financial management system
based on generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), JSI policies and
procedures, and donor regulations under the leadership of the Deputy Chief
of Party- Finance & Operations - Technically support the Deputy Chief of
Party- Finance & Operations to maintain efficient and compliant
financial management systems across sub offices in Uganda. Notify the
Deputy Chief of Party- Finance & Operations of any discrepancies. - Support the technical team leaders in the
annual budgeting exercise to ensure program activities are in accordance
with budget and work plan - Regularly review vouchers and submits to
Deputy Chief of Party- Finance & Operations for review and approval - Support the Deputy Chief of Party- Finance & Operations to prepare ad
hoc financial reports for the Home Office, project leadership or USAID, as
required - Monitor expenditures against work plan
budget and develop financial reports for the Deputy Chief of Party-
Finance & Operations - Develop monthly expenditure reports for
program staff - Receive monthly cash flow requests from
Team Leads, review cash flow requests against work plan budget, and submit
to the Deputy Chief of Party- Finance & Operations - Provide guidance and technical support to
staff on financial processes in implementing the work plan - Report regularly to the Deputy Chief of
Party- Finance & Operations, and identify problems and issues for
resolution in a timely manner - Prepare monthly bank reconciliation and
submit to Deputy Chief of Party- Finance & Operations for review - Prepare monthly payroll including
remittance of the necessary taxes to the authorities, - Prepare monthly creditors reconciliation
and submit to Deputy Chief of Party- Finance & Operations for review - Review accounting transactions accurately
and in a timely way, with all expenditures supported by appropriate
approvals and proper documentation that complies with JSI and USAID I
reporting requirements and send to the Deputy Chief of Party- Finance
& Operations for review. - Field accounts and related financial
reports are submitted to | JSI headquarters to ensure the accurate and
timely provision j of SPRING/Uganda financial reporting. - Provide timely support to track
SPRING/Uganda expenditures by activity and/or funding source., and ensure
the project has analysis of unit costs for key activities (training in
NACS, training in IYCF, Coaching, etc) - Mentor and supervise the Senior Finance
Officer
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicants should hold an advanced
degree in Business studies (Finance or Accounting option) - Professional Qualifications such as ACCA,
CPA etc - Additional relevant qualification will be
an additional advantage - At least eight to ten years work
experience in financial management, at least two of these as a Finance
Manager for a USAID funded project. - Past experience of accounting/audit of
International Donors program funds - Familiarity with USAID regulations and
procedures essential - Recent training in USAID rules and
regulations - Financial/auditing background
- Excellent written and oral communication
skills - Computer literate, proficient with MS
office applications and Accounting packages, in particular Quick Books - Demonstrated excellent interpersonal,
managerial and organizational skills - Proven ability to pay attention to detail
- Strong skills in teamwork
- High level of integrity
- Ability to work on own initiative /
proactive attitude.
How to Apply:
All candidates are strongly encouraged to send their applications via
e-mail or hand deliver to these addresses below;
e-mail or hand deliver to these addresses below;
The Chief of Party
SPRING Uganda
Plot 36/37A, Martyrs Way, Ministers’ Village, Ntinda, Kampala, Uganda
OR
Block 01 Plot 295, Kacence, Kaciika,
Mbarara – Uganda
Or via E-mail to: [email protected]
Deadline: 24th
April 2015 by 1.00PM
April 2015 by 1.00PM
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