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Job Title:    Country Finance and Operations Manager – Uganda

Organisation: Trees for the Future Inc. (TREES)

Duty Station:  Mbale, Uganda

About US:

Trees for the Future Inc. (TREES) is a non-profit organization providing technical training and supplies for farmers in East and West Africa to end hunger through the Forest Garden Approach. Nearly a billion people live in extreme poverty and earn less than $1/day. Most of them are subsistence farmers whose farming practices have led to the deforestation of their land and the degradation of their local and global environment. Trees for the Future (TREES) is ending deforestation, hunger and extreme poverty for farmers in developing nations.

Job Summary:   The Finance and Operations Manager is responsible for maintaining Trees’ country financial integrity, and country’s operational efficiency and effectiveness. The Finance and Operations Manager is responsible for financial department integrity, transactions quality and compliance. He/she oversees all operations functions including travel, logistics, procurement, contracts, inventory, and record keeping.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage bank accounts and cash in hand, ensuring adequate cash flows to fund program and project activities.
• Audits: Lead country audits ensuring the financial statements and supporting schedules are accurate and complete.
• Team Leadership: Capacity building of the finance and operations team. Supervise Country Accountant, Procurement Officer, and other administrative teams.
• Internal Controls: Ensure Country internal controls are functional, policies and procedures adhered to by all staff.
• Develop and manage the Country budget in consultation with the Country Director. Manage monthly pipeline, budgets, and forecasts.
• Responsible for accuracy and completeness of financial transactions recorded in accounting systems.
• Oversee procurement, administrative, logistics and travel.
• Manage local payroll, and payroll liabilities. Ensures compliance with local laws and regulations.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Master’s degree and 10 years of experience or bachelor’s degree and 15 years of experience. Sage Intacct and QuickBooks online accounting software experience is an added advantage.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills are required.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially in Excel, required.
• Strong writing and communication skills are required.
• Ability to think inter-departmentally and anticipate needs; and
• Comfort level navigating various leadership and decision-makers and working in a non-hierarchical environment.
• Strong belief in TREES’ mission and culture.
• Focused, disciplined, and determined.
• Patient and flexible, particularly in cross-cultural environments; and
• Sensitive and respectful of cultural differences.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills with ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to work well in team environment and train others in financial controls and financial management principles.
• Ability to work independently as well as function within a matrix organization.
• English proficiency is required.
• CPA/ACCA required

How to Apply:

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