The Ugandan Jobline

• The jobholder will develop, coordinate and
  implement plans for the control, monitoring and reporting of all country
  office financial operations;
• Cultivate and maintain an expertise on the
  rules and regulations of various donors and provide guidance in the area
  of donor compliance;
• Maintain current knowledge of local
  government requirements related to financial matters and ensure compliance
  with tax regulations and other legal requirements.
• Keenly review payments and ensure they are in
  compliance with FH requirements before their approval by the Country
  Director.

• Carry out regular checks of FH’s accounting
  activities in all its site offices, including monthly reviews of financial
  transactions to check for appropriate documentation, correct account
  assignment and approvals;
• Ensure that adequate internal controls are in
  place, closely monitor all financial activities and keep the Country
  Director advised of all situations which have the potential for a negative
  impact on internal controls or financial performance;
• Take a leadership role in facilitating
  internal (Africa Region Internal Auditor) or external audits. Work closely
  with the international office and other stakeholders in the planning and
  coordination of any of these audits as in a team we stand and defend
  effectively;
• Take appropriate action with departments
  concerned to address audit findings and recommendations, follow through on
  action plan commitments and share all through the CD to the key levels or
  offices;

• Provides oversight to the Finance unit and
  manage the Finance Team to follow routine weekly and monthly schedules and
  meet deadlines;
• Work collaboratively with the HR and
  Administration Manager to recruit, orient and train all finance department
  staff;
• Leads and nurtures the spiritual growth and
  integration of a biblical worldview and the values of: Christian calling
  to service of the poor, excellence, stewardship, servanthood with Finance
  Team members.
• Manage finance staff travel and vacation to
  coordinate staff absences to avoid gaps and minimize risks in key
  responsibility areas;
• Identify capacity development needs within
  the depart9ment and organize appropriate trainings.

• Supervise monthly financial closing process
  in Sun System (review, upload and post monthly journals);
• Ensure that on monthly basis balance sheet
  reconciliations are completed on time and that country standard report and
  supporting data are reviewed and produced on a monthly basis;
• Consolidate monthly financial reports to
  provide project managers with timely reports on fiscal health, including
  revenue/expenditure reports, expense reports by grant and budget variance
  reports, among others;
• Complete the monthly country office finance
  scorecard and any of the associated request in regard;
• Direct the preparation of, reviews and
  approves all donor financial reports in respect to accounting, legal and
  contractual requirements and ensures the review of such reports by the
  Country Director prior to submission;
• Fully respond on all the reviews at any time
  from the RFM, the Global office or Associate Office (AO) directed to the
  FM. Due to urgency, copy RFM and CD or head of the programs.

• Keenly review, upload and post monthly Cash
  Flow journals into Sun system before monthly deadlines;
• Regularly monitor monthly cash flow, and work
  with program staff and others to better estimate cash needs;
• Keenly monitor and assess cash levels in
  country offices vis-à-vis spending plans, contractual commitments, etc. to
  sufficient operational funds available, and vendor and labor payments are
  made promptly upon receipt of necessary justification documentation.
• Ensure regular contact with local bank
  management on routine operational matters with country offices including
  negotiation of exchange rate, e-banking, timely and efficiently give
  information and guide accordingly and where applicable;
• Enforce FH Finance policy on program
  advances, credit terms, credit cards and use of bank payment instruments
  and ensure compliance with FH requirements;

• The applicant must hold a degree in Business
  Administration (Accounting) or Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from a
  recognized and certified institution or university. A Master’s degree is
  an asset.
• Possession of professional accounting
  qualifications i.e. CPA or ACCA
• A minimum of six years’ experience in a
  similar or senior finance position with an International NGO preferably
  with experience of Africa south of the Sahara.
• Practical experience in using a wide range of
  accounting software including V5.3.1.3 Sun systems, Vision XL and Vision
  Executive on hand and fluent operation level.
• Proven experience in treasury activities,
  establishment and monitoring of budgets, and an understanding of data
  processing concepts and systems.
• Proven expertise with USAID/UN/OFDA/DFID
  rules and regulation on Procurement and Financial Management
• Broad working knowledge of Generally Accepted
  Accounting Principles and a practical knowledge of financial systems and
  internal controls.
• Christian commitment to serving the poor and
  in full agreement with FH’s Christian foundation and beliefs as expressed
  in our Vision, Mission and Values
• Has thorough understanding of development
  and/or missions
• Has a strong aptitude for organizational
  change, participatory and servant leadership, innovation, learning, team
  building
• The applicant must be interested in the
  growth and well-being of the staff and strong people-management and
  leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability in analyzing financial
  documents, projections, expenditures, and accruals.
• Proven ability to manage, motivate and mentor
  staff at all levels and create a positive team environment.
• Application of computer Literate (Microsoft
  Suite, Advanced Excel)
• Compatible with FH VMV with proven leadership
  skills, strong Christian values and able to work in a cross-cultural setting.
• Possess excellent oral and written
  communication skills, team building skills, and ability to work in a
  cross-cultural environment with multi-national staff.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to
  diagnose finance issues and mitigate effectively with a balanced
  procedural aspect avoiding any conflict of interest in a cost effective
  manner.
• Has a vibrant personal relationship with
  Jesus Christ
• Must be a Ugandan National

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