Job Title: Finance/
Compliance Officer
Compliance Officer
Organization: Relief
International (RI)
International (RI)
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
Relief International is an
international nonprofit organization whose sole mission is to reduce human
suffering. We respond to natural disasters, humanitarian emergencies and
chronic poverty. Relief International combines humanitarian and development
approaches to provide immediate services while laying the groundwork for
long-term impact. Our signature approach — which we call the RI Way—emphasizes
local participation, an integration of services, strategic partnerships, and a
focus on civic skills. In this way, we empower communities to find, design and
implement the solutions that work best for them.
international nonprofit organization whose sole mission is to reduce human
suffering. We respond to natural disasters, humanitarian emergencies and
chronic poverty. Relief International combines humanitarian and development
approaches to provide immediate services while laying the groundwork for
long-term impact. Our signature approach — which we call the RI Way—emphasizes
local participation, an integration of services, strategic partnerships, and a
focus on civic skills. In this way, we empower communities to find, design and
implement the solutions that work best for them.
Job Summary: The Finance/Compliance Officer will be in charge of day to
day Finance, and compliance activities for the Uganda Program. Initially based
in Moyo, this is a dynamic position and proactive that may evolve into a senior
Finance/ Compliance position as the project grows.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Finance
- Prepare
purchase requests, payment vouchers and all supporting documentation as
required by RI accounting procedures - Prepare
Requests for Funds each month through close coordination with Country
Director/Team Leader - Prepare
payroll and ensure it is effectively and accurately distributed to all
staff on a monthly basis - Responsible
for payment and reporting Uganda tax Authorities and other applicable
taxes to URA to ensure compliance with Uganda tax regulations - Prepare
financial expenditure statements for the field operations and enter data
into Netsuite Financial System per RI Finance policy - Ensure
all backup documentation is properly organized and filed for complete
transparency and audit purposes - Responsibility
for cash management of Moyo office , including handling cash, the office
safe and maintaining a petty cash register (after successful completion of
probation period) - Coordinate
and maintain cash forecasting system to ensure that adequate funds are
available to meet monthly working requirements - Prepare
specific budgets and expenditure forecasts as and when required by
supervisor - Provide
support on finance issues to Uganda as and when required and assigned by
supervisor - Support
the budget holder to organize routine budget reviews. - Support
the budget holder to ensure that expenditures are on track and highlight
any over or underspends. - Perform
any other tasks as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
ideal candidate for the Relief International Finance/ Compliance Officer should
preferably hold a degree level, with professional qualification in
Business Administration/ Finance - Five
years of continuous practice in a similar position, with at least one year
in an HR supervisory/management position. - Experience
in developing and implementing HR policies, procedures and systems. - Proficient
in IT – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and HRIS( Human resources
Information Systems) South Sudan/ local employment law. - Direct
experience of organizing emergency/large scale recruitments. - INGO
experience is strongly preferred. - Ability
to prioritize and deal with competing demands. - Previous
experience of staff supervision and capacity building. - Fluent
spoken and written English. - Excellent
organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. - A
team builder with excellent people skills; culturally sensitive and has
the ability and interest to identify and work with a multicultural team.
How to Apply:
The applicant must send an
application which must include:
application which must include:
- Curriculum
Vitae (CV) - Letter
of Interest (application cover letter) - Photocopies
of documents showing your credentials/qualifications for this position, if
applicable
Address your application to:
Country Director, Uganda
Country Director, Uganda
Please drop your applications
in a sealed envelope, stating the position you are applying for to:
in a sealed envelope, stating the position you are applying for to:
Relief International Office,
Vura Madulu, Moyo Town Council, P.O Box 152
Vura Madulu, Moyo Town Council, P.O Box 152
Or at;
Itula Sub County,
Dongo Center Relief
International Compound.
International Compound.
Email to: [email protected]
(you must indicate the position in the subject line of email)
(you must indicate the position in the subject line of email)
Deadline: 3rd May 2018
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