ActionAid Finance Director Jobs in Kampala Uganda
ActionAid Finance Director Jobs in Kampala Uganda
Position:Finance Director (1)
Report to:
Country Director
Responsible for:
Finance Manager; Finance & Grants Coordinator
Location:
Head Office-kampala
Job Role:
To provide strategic leadership in financial management in line with AAU and AAI strategies, policies, procedures, statutory laws and international financial standards.
Person Specifications:
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, or Business Administration (Accounting) or any other relevant qualification; Must be a member to a professional Accounting body (ACCA, CPA, ACA, CIMA etc.);
A Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance and Accounting is an added advantage
Experience:
At least 8-10 years of sound technical knowledge and work experience in a reputable organisation; Experience of no less than Five (5) years in a Senior Management Position; Experience of working in non-governmental Organizations is an advantage;
Practical experience in using computerized financial accounting packages
Job Title
Finance Director
Reports to:
Country Director
Responsible for :
Finance Manager, Grants & Finance Co-coordinator Directorate : Finance
Critical working relationships:
Director, Programmes and Policy; Director HROE; Director, Business Development; Media Relations and Corporate Affairs Coordinator; Policy Analyst; and Executive Assistant to the CD
Job Role:
Provide strategic leadership in financial management in line with AAU and AAI strategies, policies, procedures, statutory laws and international financial standards.
Person Specifications:
Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, or Business Administration (Accounting) or any other relevant qualification
Must be a member to a professional Accounting body (ACCA, CPA, ACA, CIMA etc.)
A Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance and Accounting is an added advantage
Experience
At least 8-10 years of sound technical knowledge and work experience in a reputable organisation
Experience of no less than 5 years with a reputable NGO/INGO in a Senior Management Position
Experience of working in non-governmental Organizations is an advantage
Practical experience in using computerized financial accounting packages
Competencies:
Financial management skills
Budgeting and budgetary control skills
Analytical skills
Strategic planning skills
Communication and networking
Donor/contract management skills
Transformative feminist Leadership skills
Computer proficiency, knowledge of accounting packages
Ability to establish critical working relationships
Ability to promote and safeguard AAU policies
Ability to conduct power analysis S/N
Key Result Areas
Duties and Responsibilities
Development of Plans and Budgets
Lead in the development of plans and budgets in line with AAI/AAU policies
Review AAU Finance Strategy, identify the annual strategic financial implications for AAU
Lead the process of financial forecasting for the country strategy and initiate the development of an appropriate financial strategy.
Prepare a forecast of sponsorship income, project funding and local funding.
Review consolidate and present for approval detailed income and expenditure budgets and summary budget tables.
Review and update Resource Allocation Framework for effective allocation of financial resources.
Develop planning and budgeting guidelines
Development and Enforcement of Internal Controls
Develop and implement an internal control system to maintain the financial integrity and compliance with AAU policies, procedures and national laws
Develop internal control policies and procedures and monitor compliance.
Review and disseminate changes /updates in Finance Manual
Review period end processes and procedures
Ascertain the effectiveness of internal controls, review as necessary and ensure compliance in all finance and accounting work
Expenditure Approvals
Review and approve expenditures and other financial related transactions in line with the financial policies and procedures.
Approve expenditures and authorize payments by cheque, web-banking and other approved systems,
Check and approve bank and ledger reconciliations.
Review and approve cash flow requests and remittances
Financial Reporting
Develop and implement financial reporting systems in line with financial frameworks, policies and procedures
Develop frameworks for financial management reporting and communicate to the teams
Review and submit financial
management report regarding the activities of AAU to the CD
Ensure donor reporting as per guidelines
Review reporting systems for effectiveness in supporting AAU Programmes and recommend implementation
Provision of Technical Advice and Support
Provide technical advice and support on the Programme financial matters to the CD and other points staff as required
Participate in the CMT and make presentations to the Board advice on optimal resource utilization and strategic decision making
Implement and report key actions agreed on
Implement the financial policy and procedural manual
Provide guidance on the exchange rate movements, inflation trends and other macro-economic factors
Offer technical advice on cost control and overheads
Grants and Contract Management
Provide support and guidance to grants and contracts management to ensure adherence to AAI requirements
Review donor reports for compliance
Review donor agreements
Review and approve donor management tracking tool for compliance with expectations
Attend to donor queries, concerns and requirements
Review and approve contracts from the finance management perspective
Internal and External Audits
Coordinate the internal and external audit engagements in line with the AAU policies and International financial reporting standards
Ensure preparation and submission of financial statement to Auditors
Coordinate and monitor the implementation of audit recommendations
Review and discuss the agreement terms for External Auditors
Integrity of the Accounting System
Ensure the integrity of accounting systems and data security
Ensure timely renewal of licenses, access and authorization of computerized accounting systems including SUN /VISION/ TMI
Ensure periodic data backups for financial statements
Review system versatility (as well as system improvement proposals) and identify system weaknesses and flaws and recommend changes to the relevant development project teams
Strategic Decision Making
Contribute to strategic decision making to support the Board
Contribute to the CMT agenda
Contribute to the Board’s decision making through CMT by providing financial perspectives
Implement and follow-up on CMT key actions with the Finance Directorate
Represent management in the Finance committee of the Board
Employee Relations and Staff Management
Supervise, mentor and motivate staff within the department while setting clear performance targets for staff in department
Lead the development and implementation of work plans and budgets for Finance function and activities to achieve set goals
Set staff performance targets and conduct appraisals as required in accordance with the HR manual
Ensure that the Finance function are adequately resourced, and their performance managed to adequately support the strategy
Organize and plan for staff development and training
Prepare, agree and communicate leave plan and ensure adequate cover and staff in the event of absence of staff on leave.
How to Apply
Applications (Cover letter, CV, and certified academic documents) should be hand delivered or sent by email to Vacancies.Uganda@actionaid.org clearly addressed to The Director Human Resource/Organizational Effectiveness, ActionAid Uganda, Plot number 2514/2515 Ggaba Road, P.O Box 676 Kampala, by Friday 22nd February 2019 Due to large number of applications, we will respond to Only shortlisted candidates for interviews.
Whilst all applications will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, qualified Women are especially encouraged to apply. ActionAid International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For more information and job application details, see; ActionAid Finance Director Jobs in Kampala Uganda
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