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• Act as liaison with Freedom House headquarters finance and program
  staff on finance and grant compliance issues.
• Maintain the integrity and ensure accuracy of all financial data
  including reviewing and posting entries to General Ledger, Accounts
  Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• In coordination with the Senior Grants Manager, technical
  specialists and headquarters program and finance staff, assist with
  financial and grant compliance component of subgrants programs including
  assessment of subgrant applications, assisting in creation of subgrant
  documentation and monitoring of financial reporting.
• Conduct financial analysis and prepare detailed monthly, quarterly
  and annual financial reports and statements.
• Monitor cash flow, burn rate, and Freedom House’s program financial
  status.
• Ensure all accounting records and systems are in compliance with
  funder requirements as well as requirements of the Ugandan government.
• Prepare of an annual audit required by local authorities.
• Support the management of the effective functioning of the office
  support systems including negotiations with the landlord, vendors and
  other service providers in the most cost effective manner.
• Assist with maintaining internal controls to ensure compliance with
  financial policies and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party.

• The applicant for the Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance,
  business, economics, or related field.
• Six to eight years of experience with grants compliance monitoring,
  in particular USG grants compliance.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally
  and in writing.
• Mastery of MS Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word and
  QuickBooks Preferred.
• Prior experience working with NGO accounting in a fast paced finance
  department.
• Prior experience working with the financial and grant compliance
  aspect of sub-grant programs.
• Experience mentoring local organizations to build their financial
  and organizational capacity strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Ugandan accounting and financial laws.
• Knowledge of USG financial and reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of all accounting principles, GAAP, and automated
  accounting systems.
• Ability to analyze financial information efficiently and accurately.
• Ability to effectively write reports, maintain documentation, and
  complete required forms.
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding
  all aspects of work at all times.
• Authorization to work in Uganda.

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