Finance and Administration Officer NGO Jobs – Lango Child and Community Development Federation (LACCODEF)

Organisation: Lango Child
and Community Development Federation (LACCODEF)
Duty Station:  Uganda
Reports to: Programs Manager
About US:
Lango Child and Community Development Federation (LACCODEF) is a child-focused NGO operating in the districts of Dokolo, Lira, Apac and Kole in Lango
Sub-region. The organization started operations in 2008 and is a partner
organization to ChildFund Uganda. LACCODEF’s vision is to have empowered
communities where all children are well nurtured and their rights observed.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
  • The Finance and Administration Officer
    will be in charge of management and oversight on Federation financial
    resources.
  • Responsible for administration (Assets,
    stores over sight and management).
  • Responsible in charge of payroll
    management.
  • Financial forecasts and reporting.
  • Ensuring proper accountability.
  • Mentoring and supervision of line staff.
  • Monitors project/grants fund utilization
    compliance.
  • Complies with local tax laws and other
    local legal requirements.
  • Coordinates annual external audit;
    preparation of required documentation and support implementation of the
    resulting plan of action and audit corrective measures.
  • Monitoring procurement processes
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
  • The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s
    Degree in Commerce (Accounting), Business Administration (Accounting) or
    any other Finance management related field with a relevant experience.
  • Partial professional qualification of ACCA
    or CPA is an added advantage
  • Certificate in Procurement and Supply
    Chain Management is required
  • A minimum of three years’ working
    experience in a busy NGO setting.
  • Practical computer skills and experience
    with any accounting software is desirable.
  • Excellent reporting skills with the ability
    to meet tight deadlines.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication
    skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Highly flexible and able to work beyond
    normal working hours, as need arises.
  • Demonstrated relevant work experience in
    accounting, including analysis, financial reporting, budgeting, and
    financial software/ reporting systems.
  • Previous experience in an organization
    with UN/EU/USG Grants Standard Provisions and Financial Requirements
    preferable.
  • Broad knowledge and understanding of
    Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, International Accounting
    Standards, internal controls, and segregation of duties.
  • Good understanding of grants
    administrative, financial and general management principles and skilled in
    financial reporting, budgeting and taxes.
  • Ability to work independently and under
    tight time constraints.
  • Demonstrable team work.
  • High level of personal integrity, honesty
    and accountability.
  • Keen attention to details.
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet
    deadlines.
  • Excellent interpersonal communicative
    skills; experience in team leadership and participatory management.
  • Ability to maintain confidential financial
    information.
  • Previous experience in NGO setting
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send an
application, detailed CV, copies of academic arid professional papers and Names
of three Professional Referees (including previous work place) with their
Email/ daytime telephone contacts to:
The Chairperson Lango Child and Community Development Federation,
P.O. Box 691 Lira. Uganda
Submit sealed applications to the Administrative Assistant, LACCODEF
Office, plot 23/25 Acol Enock Road, opposite Margarita Hotel, Adyel Division,
Lira Municipality Or ChildFund Uganda National office on Plot 71/72, Namirembe
Road – Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 3rd
February, 2017 by 5:00 pm
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