Job Title: Finance Manager
Organisation: The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
VA No.: TASO-2016-HR/5
REF: TS/HR/PM-CD 08
Reports to: Project Coordinator- Grants Management Unit
About US:
The
AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda) is an organisation contributing to a
process of preventing HIV infection, restoring hope and improving the quality
of Life of persons, families and communities affected by HIV infection and
disease.
AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda) is an organisation contributing to a
process of preventing HIV infection, restoring hope and improving the quality
of Life of persons, families and communities affected by HIV infection and
disease.
Job Summary: The Finance Manager will ensure that the Project’s
financial resources are adequate, well managed and properly utilized and
accounted for during the implementation of the planned activities according to
the set procedures and guidelines of MOFPED and Global Fund.
financial resources are adequate, well managed and properly utilized and
accounted for during the implementation of the planned activities according to
the set procedures and guidelines of MOFPED and Global Fund.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The incumbent will facilitate and co-ordinate
development and maintenance of a sound financial management system for the
Project. - Ensure total adherence to the system by all
finance and accounts personnel at various levels, and by users of
financial resources - Actively contribute to the periodic updating
and review of the effectiveness of internal control systems - Co-ordinate the preparation of the budgets
and ensure that the Project exercises budgetary control - Approve expenditures up to the prescribed limits,
and in accordance with existing policies and regulations - The incumbent will develop or adopt the
appropriate budgetary performance reports/return formats, and ensure that
they are applied by the relevant staff. - Provide technical advice to management and
prescribe feasible solutions whenever need arises - Efficiently and effectively manage the
Project’s financial resources in conformity with the financial and
accounting policies and regulations - Contribute to the Project’s strategic
planning process by providing necessary inputs in areas of expertise and
responsibility - Ensure timely compilation and submission of
statutory financial returns and related financial management reports. - Ensure satisfactory liquidity management of
the Project by taking appropriate actions - The jobholder will ensure timely submission
of financial statements/returns and avail all records to internal and
external auditors - Ensure the provision of timely and
satisfactory responses to all auditors’ queries and/or comments. - Provide effective leadership to subordinates,
and ensure teamwork among them - Identify and address weaknesses in the
financial management practices of Global Fund sub recipient. - Prepare and submit periodic reports as
required
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate should hold a Master’s
Degree in Finance and Accounts or Masters in Business Administration or
Full professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA - At least eight years’ work experience in
Finance, Accounting or Auditing, 4 of which should have been at senior
managerial levels in similar Projects - Broad knowledge of donor financial accounting
procedures - Working knowledge of Healthcare related work
preferably HIV - Working knowledge of Global Fund Financial
Management and Accounting principles - Good planning, budgeting, reporting and
auditing skills - Excellent management and administrative
skills - Excellent inter-personal skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Good negotiation skills
- Knowledge and proficiency in accounting
software e.g. Navision - Strong integrity
- High degree of honesty and confidentiality
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified candidates are invited to send an application letter,
resume, copies of academic certificates, testimonials and three referees.
suitably qualified candidates are invited to send an application letter,
resume, copies of academic certificates, testimonials and three referees.
All
interested Candidates MUST attach a fully filled Application Form, download
here, or pick it from any TASO Centre and register in the applications
book.
interested Candidates MUST attach a fully filled Application Form, download
here, or pick it from any TASO Centre and register in the applications
book.
Note: Please firmly staple your papers together only
short listed candidates will be contacted.
short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please
forward your applications to:
forward your applications to:
The
Director, Human Resource & Administration,
Director, Human Resource & Administration,
P.O.
Box 10443,
Box 10443,
Kampala.
Uganda
Uganda
OR
Hand deliver your application to TASO HQ level II, located at Old Mulago
Hospital
Hand deliver your application to TASO HQ level II, located at Old Mulago
Hospital
OR
Apply Online -> Click Here
Apply Online -> Click Here
Deadline: 22nd July, 2016.
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