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Job Title:      Finance Officer

Organization: Adventist
Development and Relief Agency – (ADRA)

Duty Station:
Uganda

About US:

The Adventist
Development and Relief Agency – (ADRA) is the humanitarian organisation of the
Seventh-day Adventist Church tasked to serve humanity so all may live as God
intended. Working at ADRA is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to be a
part of something bigger. Our work is making a difference in the lives of
thousands of people in Uganda. Through hard work, perseverance, and deep
commitment we turn limited resources into life-changing solutions.

Job Summary:
The Finance Officer will provide day-to-day financial technical support to the
Project Manager in the implementation of the AMS Project. You are also
responsible for training/orienting staff and key stakeholders on financial
management policies and standards for the program. The Finance Officer will
also be expected to participate in or support project-supported beneficiaries
on financial literacy, financial management, bookkeeping and/or records
management.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

·       
Offer
financial and management accounting services to AMS Project.

·       
Participate
in the budgeting processes and revisions of budgets for the Project and/ or
ADRA Uganda as shall be requested from time to time.

·       
Ensure
that monthly management accounts for project funds are produced after
appropriate reconciliations and submitted to the Chief Accountant on or before
the 5th day of every month

·       
Work
with the Chief Accountant/Internal Auditor to develop and prepare budget
control sheets for the assigned Project.

·       
The
Budget Control Sheet shall be submitted together with the financial statements
and relevant reconciliation to the Chief Accountant for analysis before they
are submitted to the Director of Finance and to the relevant donors.

·       
Ensure
that field financial reports are organized, complete, and accurate and handed
in on time to enable timely processing

·       
Work
with the Logistics Officer to organize regular stock-taking exercises, prepare
and update and submit Project Assets and/or inventory lists for the assigned
Project on a monthly basis.

·       
In
collaboration with the Logistics Officer, ensure proper vehicle/fleet
management at field level and submit prescribed vehicle reports on a monthly

·       
Follow
up and report on adherence to the organization’s Archiving policy

·       
Follow
up and report on adherence to the organization’s procurement policy

·       
Participate
in Project field monitoring with the Head of Programs and ADRA Uganda head
office teams

·       
Advise
the Chief Accountant on when to request for funds transfer for the assigned
Project.

·       
Organize
and take part in the training of project beneficiaries on financial literacy,
financial management; records management and other relevant financial aspects.

·       
Perform
any other duties incidental thereto and/or maybe assigned to you.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in either BBA/BCOM

·       
A
minimum of five years of progressive working experience

·       
Should
have a professional qualification either ACCA/CPA

·       
Fluent
in English and local languages in Kyegegwa District

·       
Ability
to speak Kinyabwisha will be an added advantage

·       
Ability
to communicate and interact well with people from different educational,
religious backgrounds

·       
Keen
attention to detail and ability to effectively manage time

How to Apply:

All candidates
should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 19th April 2020

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