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Job Title:  Finance Officer (Fresher NGO Jobs)

Organisation: Swiss Foundation for Technical Cooperation (Swisscontact)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Project Manager WeWork ENABEL Project

 

About Organisation:

Swisscontact – the Swiss Foundation for Technical Cooperation, is an independent non-profit foundation based in Zürich, founded in 1959 by leading figures from the Swiss private sector and Swiss universities. It is exclusively involved in international development, active in 41 countries with 133 programs and more than 1,300 staff members. At the heart of all Swisscontact’s work stands the private sector and its crucial role in achieving more inclusive economic growth.

 

Job Summary: We are looking for a motivated candidate to fill the role of Finance Officer for an anticipated ENABEL funded project. S/he will play an important role in supporting the implementation of the organization’s and program’s finance department.

 

The finance Officer will work with the finance team and project teams to implement the organizational strategy, along with the mission and vision of Swisscontact in Uganda, to meet departmental objectives. S/he The Finance officer will be responsible for setting up and overseeing all financial book keeping of the project. S/he will ensure adherence to financial and administrative regulations and standards procedures as well as the exchange of financial and administrative information between project staff, partners, and other relevant institutions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure the application of proper accounting internal control systems and processes to facilitate financial monitoring and control in line with our internal guidelines as well as the donors for accurate financial reporting and auditing.

Ensure Proper management of treasury functions of the project (accounts, Cheque and cash management);

Assist in the preparation of Operating Budgets

Support in tracking project expenditures to ensure they are within budget

Ensure that all support documents in respect to financial transactions are adequately authorized and with the correct information.

Ensure overall preparation of the project accounting ledgers and accounts are in accordance with International Best practices and standards.

Support in the preparation of the periodic financial reports, as per Swisscontact and donor guidelines

Ensure proper filing and record keeping of all financial documents

Assist with audit preparations, and support during the audit process

Ensure compliance with the statutory remittances.

Prepare funder reports under the guidance of the Finance manager.

Prepare contracts and MoUs on behalf of the project.

Ensure correct and updated maintenance of an assets register of all project property.

Work closely with the admin & procurement team to verify that purchases are within the project’s financial scope

Carry out any other tasks as may be assigned by Management.

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Financial Management, or any related field from a reputable Institution.

At least 2-3 years of professional experience in the same or an equivalent position.

Experience with donor regulations

Excellent coordination and organizational skills, especially in financial management

Proven negotiation skills and intercultural competence

Excellent spoken and written English

Desirable (added advantage)

At least Part II professional qualification such as ACCA/ CPA

Experience working with an audit firm

Other Competencies/ Skills.

Reporting Skills

Financial management Skills

Communication

Good command of the accounting software Packages

Diligence and integrity

Good Interpersonal Skills

Basic Knowledge of the Private Sector Operations

 

How to Apply:

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their CV along with a cover letter explaining why you are a suitable candidate for this position to ug_info@swisscontact.org and copy suzanne.oweka@swisscontact.org and kenneth.aedu@swisscontact.org by 31st October 2024. Please indicate the name of the position applied for in the “subject” line of your email.

 

Deadline: 31st October 2024

 

NB: Female candidates with a private sector background are strongly encouraged to apply. Swisscontact is an equal opportunity employer.

 

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