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• Implement financial policies and procedures in accordance with DRC
  Operational Handbook.
• Assist with preparation of program and operational budgets.
• Liquidity management: establish monthly fund requirements and
  maintain adequate liquidity (cash) levels in the bank and cash safe.
  Subsequently, submits cash flow forecast every 25th of the month to the
  Senior Finance Officer based at the Kampala coordination office.
• Maintain updated bank mandates and list of authorized signatories
  and ensure the area Internal Delegation of Responsibility and Authority is
  consistently updated.
• Provide the financial review of all Purchase Requests (PR) and
  request for payments in accordance to the set limit in the area Internal
  Delegation of Responsibility and Authority.
• Verifies payment vouchers for all payments in accordance to the set
  limit the area Internal Delegation of Responsibility and Authority.
• Responsible for the bookkeeping i.e. management of monthly cash
  books:
• Prepares consolidated weekly cashbooks with complete documentations
  for all the projects for review by Area Manager every Friday of the week.
• Submits on bi-monthly basis cashbooks and corresponding cash and
  bank reconciliation to Kampala coordination office as per the quarterly cashbook
  submission calendar.
• Ensure month end cash counts are done and submitted to DRC Country
  office in Kampala by 30th of every month and month end cash books
  accompanied by bank reconciliations are submitted to Senior Finance
  Officer 1st of every month.
• Together with Area Manager, ensure physical cash count is carried
  out at the end of the week (Friday) and that Cash counts are filled in
  Kampala for review by Senior Finance Officer the following Monday together
  with the weekly updated cashbook.
• Confirm that full accountabilities (documentations) are obtained for
  all expenditures and validity of claims all financial claims.
• Ensures timely submission of scanned vouchers to Kampala
  coordination office.
• Monitor project budgets closely and advice Area manager/project
  coordinators on any issues of concern.
• Maintains overview of balance sheet items (X.4, X.5, X.6, X.7, X.82,
  X.83) and ensure there is no outstanding item older than a month.
  Responsible for banking activities and ensure the safeguarding of all available
  funds.
• Reconcile the accounts payables.
• Reconcile the accounts receivables and advances and issue receipts
  for all the funds received.
• Monitor and ensure rent and fuel deposits are amortized on a monthly
  basis.
• Prepare schedules for all taxes withheld or paid on a monthly basis
  where relevant and submit to Senior Finance Officer for verification
  before submission to the relevant authorities.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual DRC and donor reports.
• Supporting finance and Area Managers to adequately prepare for both
  internal and external audits.
• Support the supply chain team in asset management by provision of
  financial data necessary for updating asset lists.
• Act as the focal contact for financial queries in the area.

• Ensure compliance with donor requirements regarding financial
  management.
• Train staff on compliance with DRC internal financial controls
  tools.
• Support program teams’ and managers’ in building staff capacity in
  financial management.

• The ideal candidate for the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Finance
  Officer job placement should hold a Degree in Accounting, Commerce
• Professional qualification ACCA, CPA or similar
• A minimum of five years of work experience in relevant field INGO or
  other agencies experience in financial management.
• Proven ability in the implementation of large-scale programs.
• High integrity, pro-active, stable, robust character and a good
  team-player
• Highly motivated, results-oriented, and with well-developed problem-solving
  skills.
• Ability to cope with heavy workloads and to work under pressure to
  meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills.
• Proven commitment to accountability practices.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work with
  limited supervision
• Knowledge of computers: word processing, database management
  packages.
• Languages: Excellent Communication skills in
  English required. Knowledge of Alur, Lugbara, Luo, Madi and other local
  languages widely spoken in Northern Uganda is an advantage.              

• Striving for excellence: you focus on reaching results while
  ensuring an efficient process
• Collaborating: you involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: you take ownership and initiative while aiming for
  innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: you act in line with our vision and values

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