Finance and Administration Officer NGO Jobs – Food for the Hungry (FH/U)

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Job Title:  Finance and Administration Officer 

Organisation: Food for the Hungry (FH/U)

Duty Station:   Uganda

Reports to: Regional Finance Officer-North

 

About US:

Food for the Hungry (FH/U) is a Christian international relief and development organization that has been working in Uganda since 1989. FH is currently operating programs in Asia, Latin America and Africa with support offices in the UK, Canada, Switzerland, Sweden, United States of America and Japan. FH’s primary goal is to end all forms of poverty World-wide. In Uganda, FH is operational in the Districts of Adjumani, Kitgum, Lamwo, Kole, Kween, Mbale, Namutumba and Amudat Districts implementing programs in four main sectors of Education; Food Security and Livelihoods; Health/Nutrition and Disaster Risk Reduction; with the Head office located in Kampala.

 

Job Summary:   Under the supervision of the Regional Finance Officer, the Finance & Admin Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Area Program finance operations including preparing periodic financial TUSTILI DUTY Under the supervision of the Regional Finance Officer, the Finance & Admin Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Area Program finance operations including preparing periodic financial I reports, reconcile accounting information, review major payments and invoices for consistence with organizational procedures and established accounting formats, support project level procurement and performs administrative duties of the cluster Additionally, this position supervises the Cashier/ Stores, Guards, Office Attendants, Driver at Cluster/Field level

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Cash Management:
  • Finance Management
  • Staff supervision and Administration;
  • Internal control, Fixed asset and Inventory management
  • Safety and compliance




Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant for the aforementioned vacancy must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and accounting or related discipline from a recognized university or institution
  • Having completed ACCA/CPA level II is added advantage / pursuing professional qualifications
  • A relevant Post Graduate Qualification will be an added advantage
  • Three years of extensive experience in financial management and co-ordination preferably within an international NGO environment Having an auditing background is an added advantage.
  • Three years in a busy procurement and logistics department an INGO environment is required
  • Good knowledge of donor requirements (DFID, USAID) contractual, procurement and reporting requirements required.
  • Familiarity with areas of operation is an added advantage.
  • Possession of a valid motorcycle riding permit, including the ability to ride and care for a motorcycle is a must for this job
  • Language Proficiency in local languages like Luo for Lamwo and written English is a Must.

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by Clearly stating the position applied for in the Subject line and submitting only electronic copies in one pdf file not more than 25MB of an application letter, a detailed CV, contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant testimonials/certificates, names/contact details of three referees, addressed to: The Human Resources Manager, Food for the Hungry Uganda Email: recruitment-fhuganda@fh.org

 

Deadline: Thursday 18th August, 2022 at 4:30pm.

 

NB: Please consider your application unsuccessful if you don’t hear from us by 15th September, 2022

 

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