Job Title: Head of Finance and Administration
Organisation: Build Africa
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Executive Director, IDI
About US:
Build
Africa is an International NGO that has been operational in Uganda since 1996.
Build Africa Uganda (BAU) programmes focus on Education and Livelihood
improvement. BAU currently works in 13 j districts with its field programs
coordinated through two Area offices located in Kumi and Masindi. Build Africa
is currently implementing a number of projects from different donors.
Africa is an International NGO that has been operational in Uganda since 1996.
Build Africa Uganda (BAU) programmes focus on Education and Livelihood
improvement. BAU currently works in 13 j districts with its field programs
coordinated through two Area offices located in Kumi and Masindi. Build Africa
is currently implementing a number of projects from different donors.
Job Summary: The Head of Finance and Administration will assist
Build Africa Uganda’s support services to include Finance, administration &
ICT. The incumbent will also be responsible for the disbursement of donor and
BAU funds ensuring strict compliance with all financial and budgetary
procedures; it will also be responsible for compliance to donor/ BAU
procurement and logistics policy. As a member of BAU’s senior management team,
the post holder will play a key role in the overall leadership and direction of
Build Africa Uganda, acting as a role model for staff. An essential requirement
for the role is to work with the Country Ditector to define and provide regular
reporting suitable for senior management at BAU and BAUK. The Head of Finance and
Administration although an employee of BAU, operates within the context of the
Build Africa international setup. He/ she is therefore required to work
collaboratively with the Director of Finance & Resources BAUK in developing
standardized, uniform and effective financial procedures and controls across
Build Africa. The incumbent will also work closely with programme staff,
whether in Kampala or the field offices, to ensure that all financial
transactions and controls are guided by a strong understanding of BAU’s
programme operations. The jobholder will play the advisory role to management
and Board on financial and tax issues as well as leading on finance staff
development.
Build Africa Uganda’s support services to include Finance, administration &
ICT. The incumbent will also be responsible for the disbursement of donor and
BAU funds ensuring strict compliance with all financial and budgetary
procedures; it will also be responsible for compliance to donor/ BAU
procurement and logistics policy. As a member of BAU’s senior management team,
the post holder will play a key role in the overall leadership and direction of
Build Africa Uganda, acting as a role model for staff. An essential requirement
for the role is to work with the Country Ditector to define and provide regular
reporting suitable for senior management at BAU and BAUK. The Head of Finance and
Administration although an employee of BAU, operates within the context of the
Build Africa international setup. He/ she is therefore required to work
collaboratively with the Director of Finance & Resources BAUK in developing
standardized, uniform and effective financial procedures and controls across
Build Africa. The incumbent will also work closely with programme staff,
whether in Kampala or the field offices, to ensure that all financial
transactions and controls are guided by a strong understanding of BAU’s
programme operations. The jobholder will play the advisory role to management
and Board on financial and tax issues as well as leading on finance staff
development.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor of
commerce or related accounting degree from a recognised University - The applicant should hold full professional
accounting qualifications e.g. ACCA, CIMA or CPA - At least five years’ experience with an NGO in
Accountancy, Financial Management, Audit and Procurement. - The applicant should be person of high
integrity who will model BAU’s core values. - Previous experience in a senior finance role
within an International NGO is desirable - Significant experience of using a mid-range
accounting software e.g. Dynamics Navision or SUN accounts. - Budgeting, budgetary control, and audit
skills. - Procurement and administration management.
- Works well with staff, even those that they
do not directly supervise. - A client orientation to service provision.
- Good team player, flexible, and able to
contribute significantly to the dynamics of the senior management team. - A proactive approach, able to see
opportunities for improvements and to suggest ideas - Strong analytical and conceptual skills, with
particular emphasis on planning, working to tight deadlines, providing
training, facilitating capacity building and supervising team activities - Team leader experience essential; proven
staff management skills including on the job training and systems
development - Excellent written, verbal and communication
skills including budget and report writing experience
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested applicants should send an updated CV/resume which
should include your contact information and three professional referees, state
your current salary and expectations. Send to;
suitably qualified and interested applicants should send an updated CV/resume which
should include your contact information and three professional referees, state
your current salary and expectations. Send to;
The
Human Resources Officer, Kampala or
Human Resources Officer, Kampala or
Email
to: [email protected]
to: [email protected]
OR
Physically
submit applications to the address below;
submit applications to the address below;
Build
Africa Uganda- Kampala (Head Office), Plot 431 & 424, Central Zone, Off
Gaba Road, P.O Box 7224 Kampala. Tel 0414 267828
Africa Uganda- Kampala (Head Office), Plot 431 & 424, Central Zone, Off
Gaba Road, P.O Box 7224 Kampala. Tel 0414 267828
OR
Build
Africa Uganda- Kumi, Plot 28 Liang Road,
Africa Uganda- Kumi, Plot 28 Liang Road,
P.O.
Box 350 Kumi. Tel 0392 769648
Box 350 Kumi. Tel 0392 769648
OR
Build
Africa Uganda- Masindi, Plot 2 Kabalega Crescent,
Africa Uganda- Masindi, Plot 2 Kabalega Crescent,
P.O.
Box 66 Masindi. Tel 0465420171
Box 66 Masindi. Tel 0465420171
Deadline: 13th May, 2016 by 1:00 PM
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