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• Prepare financial management guidelines to facilitate implementation
  of the ECP.
• Prepare annual budgets that are tailored to achieving the annual
  connection targets and submit these to management for review.
• Monitor the financial commitments and have these reconciled to
  available funding. Ensure there is no over commitment.
• Prepare monthly cash flow forecast/projections.
• Process payments under the ECP and ensure these are appropriately
  approved as per funder and GoU requirements.
• Ensure timely settlement of all payments to service providers
• Work closely with funders to ensure timely disbursement of funds for
  efficient and effectively implementation of connection activities.
• Gather and analyse financial data tor reporting purposes
• Prepare periodic financial reports for respective funders in line
  with the funding agreements.
• Participate in conducting accurate and timely closing activities
  including preparation and recording of entries, financial statements and
  maintenance of supporting records and files
• Participate in the preparation of financial reports for REA in
  liaison with the Finance Manager.
• Undertake monthly bank reconciliations and have these appropriately
  approved
• Apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to create financial
  statements, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow
  statements, and other supporting footnotes and schedules.
• Provide support and assistance to external auditors.
• Prepare other financial reports as will be required.
• Undertake any other activities as requested by the PCO and Finance
  Manager.

• Financial management guidelines to facilitate the implementation of
  the connections policy.
• Annual budgets to implement the ECP.
• Monthly cash flow forecasts to facilitate drawn downs and payments
  to service providers and other related activities of the project.
• Monthly progress reports indicating the activities implemented,
  challenges faced and proposed solutions.
• Periodic (monthly, quarterly and annual) financial reports of the
  project.
• Monthly financial statements for respective funder indicating funds
  received, funds disbursed and remaining balance as per funding agreement.
• Monthly bank reconciliation of respective bank accountants and
  funders.

• The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting,
  Business Administration/ Commerce/Finance or any other related field.
• Professional Accounting qualification and membership such as ACCA,
  CPA, CFA and CA.
• A Post Graduate qualification in Business Administration, Accounting/Finance is an added advantage.
• Five years’ experience in financial management, financial analysis
  and accounting, 3 years of which should have been spent in an accounting
  and financial management role at a project.
• Understanding of donor and Government of Uganda operations.
• A high level of interpersonal and management skills and ability to
  work with teams in the organisation at all levels.
• Must be able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Computer knowledge and skills in MS Word, MS excel and
  internet/email is a mandatory requirement.
• Proven integrity and confidentiality in handling public resources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Fluency in
  English.
• High level of interpersonal and management skills and ability to
  work with teams within and outside the organisation at all levels.
• Must be able to work under pressure and deliver amidst tight
  deadlines.
• Computer knowledge and skills in MS Word, MS excel and
  internet/email is a mandatory requirement.
• Proven integrity and confidentiality in handling public resources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Fluency in
  English.

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