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Job Title:   Assistant II, Finance (Fresher Jobs) 

Organisation: ChildFund International

Duty Station:  Moyo, Uganda

Reports to: Project Manager

About US:

For over seventy years, ChildFund International has provided support to deprived, excluded and vulnerable children to have the capacity to improve their lives and opportunities to become young adults, parents and leaders who bring lasting and positive change to their communities. We promote societies whose individuals and institutions participate in valuing, protecting and advancing the worth and rights of children. Our core commitment is child-centered change that will ensure healthy and secure infants, educated and confident children, and youth who are skilled and engage meaningfully in the affairs and decision-making processes within their communities. ChildFund Uganda is working in over 30 districts to develop the capacities of local community-based organizations to be able to mobilize resources and implement programs that improve the well-being of deprived, excluded and vulnerable children.

Job Summary: The Assistant II, Finance will be responsible for providing technical support, training and mentorship for the Community structures and partners to ensure that Project funds and other resources are utilized and reported according to policy/ procedures and in compliance with agreements

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills that will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy.
• Responsible for training and mentorship for project staff in financial management systems and procedures to ensure competency and proficiency and required reports to are submitted promptly and accurately (including specific duties)
• Responsible for project budget and cash flow management duties including fund release request preparation, coordination and supervision of cash forecast requirements, review of project annual plans, and optimal utilization of funds
• Monitor the project compliance with policies, procedures and regulations; in partnership Assurance Officer and Finance Manager, implement corrective action measures on project audit, monitor findings/recommendations and prepare quarterly status reports.
• Ensure project compliance with terms and conditions in the donor agreement, including monthly bank balance reporting requirements, compliance with procurement policy, and immediate notification of deviations to CO Finance management.
• Conduct joint monitoring visits to project activities, follow up on corrective actions taken required and report requirements to the national office
• Review and verify financial documents to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, policy, and donor requirements.
• Responsible for assisting project staff on finance manual requirements, capacity building for staff on finance activities in compliance with policy and procedures; periodic review of staff performance and systems offer recommendations on improvement.
• In partnership with country office finance management, assist the project in bank account and signature requirements.
• Responsible for preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports of the project, ensure donor reporting requirement compliance, and records management for audit and review requirements

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant for the ChildFund job must have two years of work experience in finance, accounting/bookkeeping activities, auditing, business administration, or related field.
• Experience in an organization with UN/EU/USG Grants Standard Provisions and Financial Requirements preferable.
• Experience in budget preparation and office administration in an international NGO or organization preferable.
• Experience and proficiency in financial software and reporting systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Self-guided, strong organizational and planning skills; Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Ability to manage interpersonal relations and work effectively with others, to establish and maintain good working relations in a multicultural, multiethnic environment while showing sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Competencies

• Teamwork:
• Communication
• Results orientation
• Decision making
• Resilience
• Digital literacy
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills in English; fluency in a local language is an advantage.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and Interested applicants should apply online at the link below

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