Job Title: Head of Finance & Administration
Organization:
Hunger Fighters Uganda
Duty Station:
Uganda
About US:
Hunger Fighters
Uganda (HFU) is a Not-for-Profit, Non-Governmental Organization initiated in
2008, pursuing a vision of ‘A hunger and Malnutrition free Uganda. The
organisation is engaged in the activities of fighting hunger in Uganda with a local,
national and global perspective.
About WFP Project:
Hunger Fighters
Uganda, is WFP Cooperating Partners for General Food Assistance in
Nakivale/Oruchinga and Kyangwali Refugee settlements. HFU wishes to recruit
staff/volunteer to fill the position tenable in the GFA project implemented in
ISINGIRO and Kikuube Districts. .
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Responsible for the maintenance, reporting
and management of the organization’s finance.
· Participate in developing a reliable and
appropriate accounting system for the organization.
· Monitor the day-to-day financial operations
within the Organization, such as payroll, invoicing, and other transactions.
· Oversee financial department employees,
including finance officers and accountants
· Oversee the Organizations’ Financial
Management and Budgeting, statutory reporting, auditing, banking, investments,
and other financial needs as necessary.
· Track the Organization’s financial status and
performance to identify areas for potential improvement.
· Seek out methods for minimizing financial
risk to the organization (Organization Risk Management).
· Research and analyze financial reports and
market trends.
· Provide insightful information and
expectations to Top Management and the Board of Directors to aid in long-term
and short-term decision making of the organization.
· Review financial data/budgets and prepare
monthly and annual reports.
· Present financial reports to Board of
Directors and Top Management in formal meetings
· Stay up to date with technological advances
and accounting software to be used for financial purposes.
· Establish and maintain financial policies and
procedures for the Organization.
· Understand and adhere to financial
regulations and legislation.
· Support the Finance and Administration
Department in the implementation of the BOARD and Auditors recommendations.
· Any other added responsibility as may be
guided by the Board of Directors and immediate supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal applicant must hold a Bachelor’s
Degree in accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related
field;
· Possession of Postgraduate qualification and
professional certificates in CPA/ACCA will be an added advantage.
· At least 3 years of experience in Finance
Management role with reputable institutions and NGOs.
· Superior mathematical skills; leadership
skills and experience; employee management; understanding of data privacy
standards; solid communication skills, both written and verbal; public speaking
skills; deep understanding of business principles and practices; superior
attention to detail; organizational skills; planning skills; research skills;
analytical skills; critical thinking skills; problem-solving skills; computer
skills; multi-tasking abilities; integrity, honesty.
· Knowledge of and experience with a range of
financial reporting, monitoring and budgeting including knowledge in the use of
financial systems such as Quick books.
· Demonstrated commitment to program
sustainability and building central and local capacity by providing technical
assistance, training and supervision to other staff
How to Apply:
All applicants
should send their credentials with updated CVs addressed to:
The Head of Human
Resource,
Hunger Fighters
Uganda,
P.O Box, 28175,
Kampala
located Hoima Road, about 200metres Off the Kampala Northern
bypass, Next to Africa Oil Station or by e-mail : [email protected] or
[email protected] .
Due to the current
COVID 19 pandemic all applications should sent by the above e-mails
Shortlisted
candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Note: HFU
offers equal opportunities to both women and men
Deadline: 3rd July 2020
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