Organisation: African
Initiatives for Relief and Development (AIRD)
Initiatives for Relief and Development (AIRD)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
About US:
African Initiatives for Relief
and Development (AIRD) is a non-governmental, non-political, non-religious and
non-profit international organization whose objective is to provide operational
support but not limited to: supply chain, logistics, construction,
infrastructure, environment, livelihoods and WASH in partnership with relief
and development organizations which primarily focus on disaster-affected and
development-orientation areas.
and Development (AIRD) is a non-governmental, non-political, non-religious and
non-profit international organization whose objective is to provide operational
support but not limited to: supply chain, logistics, construction,
infrastructure, environment, livelihoods and WASH in partnership with relief
and development organizations which primarily focus on disaster-affected and
development-orientation areas.
Job Summary: The Senior
Finance Officer is responsible for coordinating activities of financial
management of the project office. The incumbent will be tasked with the implementation
of AIRD Uganda Programme Financial policies and procedures work with Department
Heads/sub office managers to undertake financial activities and prepare
periodic financial reports of the respective areas. Assist the Finance and
Administrative Manager in reviewing and updating the policies and procedures
based on the needs generated from the field offices or donor requirements.
Finance Officer is responsible for coordinating activities of financial
management of the project office. The incumbent will be tasked with the implementation
of AIRD Uganda Programme Financial policies and procedures work with Department
Heads/sub office managers to undertake financial activities and prepare
periodic financial reports of the respective areas. Assist the Finance and
Administrative Manager in reviewing and updating the policies and procedures
based on the needs generated from the field offices or donor requirements.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant for the AIRD Senior Finance Officer job should hold a Masters
Degree in Accounting or Finance - A
recognized professional designation in Accounting or Internal Auditing
(ACCA,CPA) is an added advantage - At
least five years’ experience in similar position for masters and 7 years
experience for degree holders - Comprehensive
and current knowledge of legislation applicable to INGO’s - Good
understanding of accounting principles and financial statements - Advanced
computer skills in Accounting software with specialty in quick books and
MS Excel and office MS packages - Strong
interpersonal and communication skills. - High
level of honesty and Integrity - Attention
to detail and accuracy - Ability
to work under pressure with minimum supervision. - Willingness
to work in any part of the country
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and
interested candidates are encouraged to send their typed application letters stating
their qualification and experience together with motivation letters, academic
documents with an updated C.V and submit their application in person to the
following address:
interested candidates are encouraged to send their typed application letters stating
their qualification and experience together with motivation letters, academic
documents with an updated C.V and submit their application in person to the
following address:
African Initiatives for Relief
and Development (AIRD) Uganda Program,
and Development (AIRD) Uganda Program,
Plot 1, Ntinda Martyrs way,
Kampala. Tel: 0414664369, 0393215498 AIRD/UNHCR Kampala or Sub Offices
(Mbarara, Hoima, Arua, Adjumani).
Kampala. Tel: 0414664369, 0393215498 AIRD/UNHCR Kampala or Sub Offices
(Mbarara, Hoima, Arua, Adjumani).
Note: Please indicate the
position you are applying for on top of the application envelope. Applications can be delivered at the
reception during working hours from Monday – Thursday (8:50 am to 5:30pm) and
Friday (8:50 am to 2:00 pm).
position you are applying for on top of the application envelope. Applications can be delivered at the
reception during working hours from Monday – Thursday (8:50 am to 5:30pm) and
Friday (8:50 am to 2:00 pm).
Deadline: 23rd January 2018
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