NGO Careers – Part time – Finance Coordinator at Global Communities

Organisation: Global
Communities
Reports To: Program
Manager, Headquarters, Washington, DC
Duty Station: Bushenyi,
Uganda
Job Summary: The Finance
Coordinator position is a part time position on a USAID funded program through
April of 2015. The Finance Coordinator will be responsible and accountable for
the performance of the administrative and financial functions of Global Communities
in a field office in accordance with the Global Communities Field Finance and
Accounting Manual.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Ensure
    compliance with Global Communities practices as outlined in the Global
    Communities Field Finance and Accounting Manual.
  • Send
    monthly financial reports along with the QuickBooks file to the Finance Department
    in the head office.
  • Prepare
    monthly cash projections for the submission of monthly drawdown requests
    to head office.
  • Manage
    petty cash fund, dispensing funds upon written authorization of the
    Director or his/her designee. Analyze all invoices and receipts; ensure
    the coding of all transactions and reconciliation of petty cash on a
    weekly basis.
  • Serve
    as financial liaison with vendors, consultants, sub-grantees and others
    doing business with Global Communities as necessary.
  • Review
    all purchase orders, consultant agreements, sub-awards and other
    commitments issued.
  • Receive,
    review and analyze all Global Communities payment vouchers; ensure proper
    documentation, including cost center is attached and submit for check
    request.
  • Maintain
    all accounting and procurement filing systems/ documentation.
  • Assist
    in planning and coordinating the administrative and financial services
    required for managing the Global Communities projects in field, with
    particular reference to accounting, budget, personnel, and other admin/
    finance-related processes, and in accordance with Global Communities
    regulations and established procedures.
  • Implement
    and maintain administrative procedures for office support, including
    working with the Global Communities Rwanda Finance and HR offices and
    related systems.
  • Assist
    with any other duties as required by Field Director.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The
    applicant should possess an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in related
    field, preferable in Accounting, Finance or Business Management, OR post
    secondary education and accounting certification training
  • Five
    years of financial management experience.
  • The
    candidate should possess excellent communication skills;
  • Proven
    ability to work in a multicultural context as a flexible and respectful
    team player.
  • Excellent
    organizational skills and ability to determine priorities.
  • Capable
    of working under pressure and is results-oriented with the ability to meet
    deadlines.
  • Ability
    to prepare clear and concise reports.
  • Demonstrated
    computer and typing skills;
  • Excel
    and WinWord skills are essential.
  • Proficiency
    in use of accounting software at least five years of hands-on experience,
    preferable, QuickBooks
  • Fluency
    in spoken and written English.
Working Conditions:
Ability and willingness to live, work and travel within Bushenyi region. Submit
proof of qualification and experience where applicable.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send
their applications via e-mail to: The Program Director DESIGN Program at,
gcdesignjob@gmail.com and copy: p.engoru@gmail.com or physically hand delivered
to the Health Partners/Global Communities office on Tank Hill in Bushenyi,
Uganda.
NB: Only shortlisted applicants
will be contacted
.
Deadline: 13th September 2013 by 5PM

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