Action Africa Help Finance Manager Jobs in Uganda

Action Africa Help Finance Manager Jobs in Uganda

Purpose of the role:

To ensure all financial processes are functioning effectively and efficiently,monitor financial results to detect risks and address them.

H/She will plan, execute and evaluate all activities of financial management of AAH-I Uganda Country Programme.

The holder will be responsible for creating, reviewing, updating and enforcing compliance of the Programme’s financial policies and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities

Lead in the country budgeting process and provide technical advice to support proposal
writing in line with AAH-I Finance and Resource Mobilisation guidelines and procedures.

Supervise, train and appraise country accounting staff, support and maintain a
competent & motivated “finance team” through giving constructive feedback, coaching
and mentoring in line with the Human Resources Manual.

Periodically review and implement financial policies to mitigate any financial risks in line
with AAH-I guidelines and donor policies.

Monitor all functions and programs/projects under charge are performed within budgetary parameters, to include performing costs control activities, monitoring revenues and expenditures and ensuring sound fiscal control in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices.

Review and monitor accuracy of work generated in the country accounts office in relation
to billing, payroll processing, accounts payable, drafting checks and accounts receivable
in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices.

Maintain and reconcile bank accounts for all funds from field accounting support
personnel.

Review reconciliations for accounts payable ledgers to ensure that statutory deductions
(PAYE, NSSF, Local Service Tax, withholding tax) have been paid and submitted to statutory authorities in line with the financial policies and regulations of AAH International.

Prepare and review annual, quarterly, monthly and weekly cash flow forecasts, based on
cash status and generate weekly cash flow reports in line with AAH-I finance guidelines
and procedures.

Review and monitor the implementation of proper audit trails, verification and
reconciliation actions for all processed work to ensure adherence to generally accepted
accounting standards and principles, established procedures, departmental guidelines
and regulatory requirements.

Review receipts, expenditure forms, purchase orders, distributions and disbursement
orders for the purpose of ensuring compliance with established regulatory standards.

Prepare periodic accounting reports e.g. weekly, monthly and annual reports, drafting
and revising codes and ordinances in line with AAH-I financial guidelines and
procedures.

Plan, manage, coordinate and implement the year end/project end closing processes
and procedures for the assigned accounting records, and provide information to auditors
in line with the financial policies and regulations of AAH International.

Provide technical accounting support and interpretation to management through senior
management team

meetings and to employees in line with the AAH-I financial guidelines
and procedures.

Projects and country programme is well informed and supported on budgeting.

Financial expenditure is in compliance with Donor contract requirements.

A draft annual Country programme budget is prepared 3 months before the year of operation and
submitted to HQ.

Quarterly country programme financial report is delivered to HQ by the 30th of the
following month.

Adequate financial systems and controls are implemented and maintained to ensure
Debtors; Creditors and Cash balances are reduced.

Timely and accurate Donor reports are prepared.

Timely planning for Donor and institutional audits

Professional Qualifications

A Bachelor’s (honors) degree in Commerce, Accounting or Finance with

A Master’s degree in Financial Management, Accounting, Economics or a related field
from a recognized institution.

A professional qualification in Finance or Accounting (Membership of CPA)

Good computer applications knowledge in respect to accounting, budgeting and cash
control.

As a minimum, this would include an understanding of MS Office and Excel
coupled with a strong understanding of Finance and accounting software and knowledge
of Sage Enterprise Management system.

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in similar or higher position with at least 3 years in a
Non-Government Organisation.

Additional Skills & Competences

A team player with excellent inter-personal and communication skills

A good command of both written and spoken English

Patient, understanding and of a pleasant character

Excellent Management skills

Able to build and develop capacity of others

Commitment to the organizational values

How to Apply

Interested candidates should email application letter and CV (with 3 referees) addressed to
recruithq@actionafricahelp.org to be received by 30th August 2019.

The email Subject Line must show the job title of the position applied for.

AAH-I is an equal-opportunity employer.

We thank candidates for their high interest in the opportunities we publish on our website.

Due to the high number of applications we receive, we will only get back to shortlisted candidates

For more information and job application details, see; Action Africa Help Finance Manager Jobs in Uganda

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