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• Manage all project finances and preparation
  of the financial reports.
• Process all budgeting for EADD-II Uganda
  office and field offices, including partner budgets and expenses.
• Work closely with the Director of Finance
  and Administration at headquarters in proper maintenance of accounting
  system and posting of transactions on daily basis.
• Prepare cash flow projections.
• Actively monitor and reconcile bank
  accounts and withdrawal of cash for field disbursement.
• Prepare and review management reports with
  the relevant program managers.
• Ensure proper tax computation and
  submission; monitor tax exemption procedures and verification of supplier
  invoices prior to payment.
• Actively facilitate the procurement
  process in the procurement committee.
• Maintain staff imprest accounts.
• Mentor and train project partners on
  financial management and logistics during field visits.
• Prepare and monitor accounting for annual
  audit or audits organized by the donors.
• Assist in the preparation of financial
  reports and documentation as and when required by Heifer International
  and/or EADD-II according to the respective donor standards.
• Play a supportive role in the annual
  EADD-II budgeting process for other EADD-II countries in East Africa.
• Prepare financial reports and
  documentation if required for EADD-II annual closure and audit purposes.
• Collect and facilitate review of special
  reports for internal control.
• Recruit, hire and supervise local staff in
  accordance to Heifer personnel policies and local laws.
• Ensure the maintenance of an accurate and
  up-to-date fixed asset registers.
• May perform other job-related duties as
  assigned.

• The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s
  degree in accounting or related field plus five (5) years of related
  experience.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in a
  supervisory or leadership capacity.
• Certified Public Accountant or recognition
  from Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
• Detailed working knowledge of accounting
  principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of budget preparation
  and monitoring.
• Knowledge of the non-profit sector with
  awareness of the context in which non-profit organizations operate.
• Computer proficient in word processing,
  spreadsheets, presentation tools, electronic mail software (Microsoft
  Office Suite), and knowledge of accounting software.
• Ability to determine proper accounting
  treatment of transactions.
• Excellent organizational skills including
  strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in English and Swahili, both
  spoken and written.
• Possess the ability to create and present documents
  in a well-designed and attractive format with superior attention to
  detail.
• Managing multiple tasks establishing
  priorities in a time-sensitive environment with the ability to meet
  critical deadlines.
• Ability to assign and review the work of
  direct reports.
• Constant face-to-face, telephone and
  electronic communication with internal and external colleagues.
• Strong interpersonal, management and
  analytical skills with the ability to work cooperatively, tactfully and
  diplomatically with a culturally diverse group of people.
• Willingness to work with flexible schedule
  and outside of normal business hours.
• Ability to carry and lift up to 30 pounds
  (14 kilograms) floor to waist.
• Willingness and ability to communicate
  information to all levels of management and peers.
• Demonstrate a high degree of honesty and
  integrity.
• Ability and willingness to travel both
  locally and internationally.
• Working with sensitive information and
  maintaining confidentiality.

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