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Finance and Administration Officer INGO Careers – War on Want Northern Ireland (WoWNI)
Job Title: Finance
and Administration Officer
and Administration Officer
Organization: War on Want Northern Ireland (WoWNI)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Programme Manager
About US:
War
on Want Northern Ireland (WoWNI) is an International NGO that works in
partnership with vulnerable communities in Teso sub-region, supporting them to
improve their livelihoods.
on Want Northern Ireland (WoWNI) is an International NGO that works in
partnership with vulnerable communities in Teso sub-region, supporting them to
improve their livelihoods.
Job Summary: The Finance and Administration Officer will
support the Programme Manager in the review and maintenance of appropriate
financial management systems, policies and procedures for the War on Want Uganda
programme to ensure efficient and effective management of the organisations
financial resources.
support the Programme Manager in the review and maintenance of appropriate
financial management systems, policies and procedures for the War on Want Uganda
programme to ensure efficient and effective management of the organisations
financial resources.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage all finance and accounting functions
including budgeting, asset management, cash flow management, payroll,
management reporting, financial variance and accounts analysis in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, financial
policies and procedures of WoWNI and all other applicable laws, rules and
guidelines - The incumbent will manage all aspects of
human resource management of support staff including but not limited to
recruitment, induction and development. - Take overall responsibility for the finance
training of WoWNI staff and partners - Keenly analyze and present financial reports
in an accurate and timely manner, clearly communicate monthly and annual
financial statements, assemble financial reporting materials in line with
donor requirements and oversee all financial, program and partners’ grants
accounting. - Coordinate and lead the audit process and
liaise with external auditors - Take lead in the annual budgeting and
planning process in conjunction with the Programme Manager, administer and
review all financial plans and budgets, monitor progress and changes and
keep staff abreast of the organization’s financial status. - Actively participate in development and
continuous update of organisational policies.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate should preferably hold a
Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting or related field - Applicants who are Certified Public
Accountant (CPA), ACCA or equivalent will have an added advantage - At least four years’ experience of working
with an International NGO - Proven ability to write clear reports, good
spoken and written English - Demonstrated ability to produce results
within tight deadlines in a very busy environment - Ability to work independently with minimum
supervision - Excellent analytical skills and decision
making ability even in complex situations - Capacity building of finance, non-finance
staff and partners - Be a person of high integrity with good
interpersonal skills - Excellent computer skills and expertise in
Excel, Power Point and Word - Skills in budget development and budgetary
control including variance analysis - Skilled in the preparation of financial
statements including audited accounts - Working knowledge of the management of donor
funding including final financial report with exposure to reporting
requirement of such donors as Irish Aid and DFID - Work experience in working with partner
organisations - Familiarity with Uganda tax laws is an added
advantage - Ability to speak Ateso will be an added
advantage
How to Apply:
All
candidates are encouraged to send their applications including a cover letter,
curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates, address and contacts of two
referees to the address below;
candidates are encouraged to send their applications including a cover letter,
curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates, address and contacts of two
referees to the address below;
The
Programme Manager,
Programme Manager,
War
on Want NI,
on Want NI,
P.O.
Box 451 Soroti. Uganda
Box 451 Soroti. Uganda
Deadline: 1st March, 2016
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