Job Title: Regional Finances Officer
Organization: Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe
e.V.
e.V.
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Regional
Head of Finances
Head of Finances
About US:
Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe
e.V. is a German Christian non-governmental organisation, dedicated to
excellence in the field of first aid, ambulance service, social service
programmes and other projects in the medical and social field. The Federal
Headquarters are based in Berlin, Germany. Johanniter International Assistance
is the operational unit for humanitarian aid, development co-operation and
emergency relief, implementing and supporting mostly health projects worldwide.
Johanniter have opened a Country Office in Uganda end of 2017 with the aim to
provide both humanitarian and development assistance to refugees as well as
host communities in Uganda. In close collaboration with national partner
organisations Johanniter runs community health activities that also include the
dimensions of nutrition, WASH and livelihoods.
e.V. is a German Christian non-governmental organisation, dedicated to
excellence in the field of first aid, ambulance service, social service
programmes and other projects in the medical and social field. The Federal
Headquarters are based in Berlin, Germany. Johanniter International Assistance
is the operational unit for humanitarian aid, development co-operation and
emergency relief, implementing and supporting mostly health projects worldwide.
Johanniter have opened a Country Office in Uganda end of 2017 with the aim to
provide both humanitarian and development assistance to refugees as well as
host communities in Uganda. In close collaboration with national partner
organisations Johanniter runs community health activities that also include the
dimensions of nutrition, WASH and livelihoods.
Job Summary: The
Regional Finance Officer will be responsible for reviewing the monthly
accounting documentation of four (4) countries in the region, ensuring
compliance with Johanniter’s internal regulations and donor regulations. He /
she will assist RHOF in reviewing monthly accounting documents and provide
advice and support to country office Finances teams by ensuring that donor and
owner guidelines are followed.
Regional Finance Officer will be responsible for reviewing the monthly
accounting documentation of four (4) countries in the region, ensuring
compliance with Johanniter’s internal regulations and donor regulations. He /
she will assist RHOF in reviewing monthly accounting documents and provide
advice and support to country office Finances teams by ensuring that donor and
owner guidelines are followed.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Assist
Regional Head of Finance (RHOF) in controlling of all aspect of statutory
accounting and reporting across the region, on the monthly basis
Assist
Regional Head of Finance (RHOF) in controlling of all aspect of statutory
accounting and reporting across the region, on the monthly basis
·
Control
booking against budget and propose corrections when required
Control
booking against budget and propose corrections when required
·
Closely
work with different Financial controllers in the region and propose improvement
of finances management
Closely
work with different Financial controllers in the region and propose improvement
of finances management
·
Support
RHOF in controlling annual and donor budgets of countries offices
Support
RHOF in controlling annual and donor budgets of countries offices
·
Assist
RHOF with the review of donor financial reports in the region
Assist
RHOF with the review of donor financial reports in the region
·
Assist
RHOF in maintaining quality in all aspect of financial management in the region
Assist
RHOF in maintaining quality in all aspect of financial management in the region
·
Assist
RHOF in reviewing monthly closing check lists, with reconciliations prepared by
each country office
Assist
RHOF in reviewing monthly closing check lists, with reconciliations prepared by
each country office
·
Check
the quality of vouchers and propose recommendations when required
Check
the quality of vouchers and propose recommendations when required
·
Ensure
compliances of invoices/receipts and supporting documentations with JUH
financial guidelines or/and donors requirements
Ensure
compliances of invoices/receipts and supporting documentations with JUH
financial guidelines or/and donors requirements
·
Provide
to RHOF the analysis of budget variance of the region on the monthly basis
Provide
to RHOF the analysis of budget variance of the region on the monthly basis
Logistics
Management
Management
·
Control
update inventory lists of all country offices on the monthly basis
Control
update inventory lists of all country offices on the monthly basis
·
Check
all procurement documents to ensure compliance with JUH and donor procurement
guidelines, whenever applicable
Check
all procurement documents to ensure compliance with JUH and donor procurement
guidelines, whenever applicable
·
Others:
Stand-in for Regional Head of Finances
Others:
Stand-in for Regional Head of Finances
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·
The
ideal candidate for the Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. Regional Finances
Officer job placement should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finances
or Business Administration from recognized university
The
ideal candidate for the Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. Regional Finances
Officer job placement should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finances
or Business Administration from recognized university
·
Four years
of experience working with International NGOs or project development, at
least one year at regional level
Four years
of experience working with International NGOs or project development, at
least one year at regional level
·
Previous
experience with donors’ financial reporting requirements
Previous
experience with donors’ financial reporting requirements
·
At least
two years of accountancy experience at Managerial level, with at least 1 year
at internal control or Audit
At least
two years of accountancy experience at Managerial level, with at least 1 year
at internal control or Audit
·
Excellent
computer skills
Excellent
computer skills
·
Good
analytical and reporting skills
Good
analytical and reporting skills
·
Knowledge
of Accountant Software
Knowledge
of Accountant Software
·
Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills
·
Good
Knowledge of procurement procedures
Good
Knowledge of procurement procedures
·
Willingness
to travel within the country and the region
Willingness
to travel within the country and the region
·
Knowledge
of French language
Knowledge
of French language
Desirable
·
Experience
of German donors compliances
Experience
of German donors compliances
·
Strong
ability to be able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
Strong
ability to be able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
·
Experience
in multi-cultural environment
Experience
in multi-cultural environment
·
Excellent
attention to details
Excellent
attention to details
·
Knowledge
of Sun Systems Accountant software
Knowledge
of Sun Systems Accountant software
·
Please
note that this is local position for Ugandan nationality or foreigners with
working permit
Please
note that this is local position for Ugandan nationality or foreigners with
working permit
How to Apply:
All qualified and interested
candidates should send their cover letters and detailed CVs send to the
Regional head of finances, Lubbobo Close, Plot no 4463, Block 244 Kisugu Muyenga.
All applications to be sent by email at: [email protected]
candidates should send their cover letters and detailed CVs send to the
Regional head of finances, Lubbobo Close, Plot no 4463, Block 244 Kisugu Muyenga.
All applications to be sent by email at: [email protected]
NB: Only
electronic applications will be considered and short- listed would be contacted
electronic applications will be considered and short- listed would be contacted
Deadline: 8th September, 2018
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