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Job Title:   Finance Specialist

Organisation: RTI International

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About US:

RTI International is a non-profit organization headquartered in the Research Triangle Park in North Carolina. RTI provides research and technical services. It was founded in 1958 with $500,000 in funding from local businesses and the three North Carolina universities that form the Research Triangle.

About USAID Project:

The USAID/Uganda Biodiversity for Resilience Activity(B4R) provides technical assistance to communities, the government of Uganda, and the private sector, to conserve and manage biodiversity in target ecosystems for lasting environmental and economic sustainability and increased community and household resilience. The Activity works closely with key government agencies including the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and the National Forestry Authority (NFA) in five target landscapes of Kidepo, Murchison, Budongo, Lake Mburo areas, Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve and Kyambura Wildlife Reserve within Queen Elizabeth landscape.

Job Summary:   Under the authority and supervision of the Finance and Operations Director (FOD), the Finance Specialist will be responsible for RTI accounting and financial management for the USAID/Uganda Biodiversity for Resilience (B4R) Activity. The Finance Specialist ensures that national legislation is adhered to, and that the Uganda specific standards are applied in ensuring efficient use of resources with a role to provide finance management support to the B4R Activity. The Finance Specialist will supervise the Finance Officer.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review monthly QuickBooks transactions for accuracy and compliance in line with project’s GL codes, charge codes, and USAID regulations and cost principles.
• Develop and implement strict fraud mitigation practices and ensure rigorous implementation of systems and processes that support financial management and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and timely submit accurate financial reports, cash management requests, and accruals reports as requested. Be responsive to RTI’s Home Office and Regional Office financial inquiries.
• Oversee the presentation, circulation, filing and archiving of accounting and financial documents as directed by the regional finance control.
• Ensure that transactions are posted weekly in QuickBooks and carry out weekly transaction reviews in QB to ensure accuracy and timeliness of monthly payments to staff, consultants, and vendors.
• Ensure the timely remittances of Pay As You Earn (PAYE), withholding taxes, National Social Security contributions and submit returns to relevant authorities.
• Coordinate with RTI’s local legal and accounting advisors; serve as liaison between local external auditing authorities and RTI’s home office.
• Prepare and submit relevant periodic reports to USAID on VAT or other reports as necessary.
• Set up a system to monitor the accounts receivables and Accounts payables (AR and AP) of the project to ensure that they are within the advances policy of the project, and proactively following up with relevant staff and vendors to ensure the AR and AP are well managed.
• Liaise with the local bank ensuring smooth and efficient banking services. Manage bank accounts: follow transfers, check balances, check authorized expenses and online transactions.
• Responsible for internal audits and preparing for external audits by USAID and RTI auditors.
• Calculate monthly resource utilization: cost of each vehicle (fuel consumption, repairs), office utilities in coordination with Logistics and Administration Manager.
• Supervises Finance Officer and undertake regular performance reviews and provide direct feedback when needed.
• Ensure finance officer is supported with trainings and capacity building exercises that increase the level of technical ability and skills within the department.
• Improve information flows within the department and with other departments and projects.
• Review costs hare documents ensure compliance as per guidelines.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Master’s degree in financial management and 3 years of work experience or hold a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business administration and 5 years of work experience.
• Professional accounting training of CPA Uganda qualification level 3.
• At least five years of experience working for a USAID project with similar roles and responsibilities.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
• Strong oral/written communication skills and ability to communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Excellent financial and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting on program financial performance.
• Ability to monitor and evaluate financial and monitoring skills of communities through capacity-building efforts.
• Familiarity with the aid system and understanding of donor and governmental requirements.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented setting.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to coordinate activities with officials from host country government, US Government, NGOs, and other agencies.
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office Applications
• Experience in general business administration and financial management.
• Willingness to travel to the field offices when required.

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 9th February 2024

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