The Ugandan Jobline

• Serve as the organization’s financial
  compliance authority, develops and maintains internal financial controls
  and trains staff on best practices
• The jobholder manages the day-to-day financial
  systems and activities at the Iganga Office and for the UCBI project
  including expense management cash flow, banking, internal transfers,
  purchasing, advance payments, vendor payments, review of accountabilities,
  preparation of payroll, budgeting, grant and fund accounting, and
  reporting.
• Prepares and submits financial reports as
  required by GOU law to in-country donors and HQ, as well as payment
  registration, filing and payment of Income Tax, PAYE, NSSF, and VAT.
• Establishes operating procedures, oversees
  in-country procurement (equipment commodities, and supplies), fixed asset
  control, and compliance
• Manages organizational information and
  technology (IT), including protecting IT resources
• The jobholder controls in-country vehicle
  fleet in collaboration with the driver; manages facilities, maintains
  insurance coverage, worker’s compensation, etc.
• Responsible for security management of staff
  and assets. Supervises Iganga office support staff (Guards and Driver) and
  Program Officer.
• Member of the Country Management team;
  actively participates in Quarterly CMT meetings and advises Country
  Director on Finance/Operational issues Provides logistical support to the Program
  Manager (PM) to carry out   training and
  field activities (including support supervision, quarterly review
  meetings, cascading trainings and district meetings).
• Supports the PM in strengthening the Family
  Planning logistics supply chain system at district and health center.
• Supports the Country Director in managing
  human Resources and        in the
  development and maintenance of personnel policies and procedures:

• The applicant should ideally hold a Bachelor’s
  degree in Business Administration, Project Administration/Management
  Accounting, or related field, Master’s degree preferred.
• ACCA certified and/or Certified Public
  Accountant required.
• At least five years; experience executing
  operational, administrative and financial duties and significant
  experience managing accounting systems for an international non-governmental
  organization.
• Working knowledge of USG rules and
  regulations, and developing and tracking budgets for USAID funded programs
  desired.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of foreign
  tax issues for international organizations, including Income Tax, PAYE, and
  VAT.
• Advanced computer skills, including the
  ability to type quickly and to use Microsoft Office products/(Excel
  essential), email, and internet
• Working knowledge and experience in
  QuickBooks accounting software is required.
• Demonstrated leadership and/or supervisory
  experience.
• Fluency in English (written & spoken);
  proficiency in local language, preferably Lusoga.

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