Medical Teams International Director of Finance Jobs in Uganda
Medical Teams International Director of Finance Jobs in Uganda
Responsible for the overall management of financial operations including accounting, payments and banking, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting, and grant financial management and compliance.
Provides leadership to all Finance staff and provides timely reports and assistance to the Senior Management Team to ensure that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.
MTI Calling
Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world.
Job Responsibilities
Accountable for the implementation of the country office finance strategy and responsible for ensuring effective financial management & accountability
Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial information provided to all donors
Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls and financial procedures to ensure compliance with statutory, international and donor regulations and requirements
Ensure timely and accurate preparation and presentation of financial statements and reports that can be relied on for decision making by the Country Director and Senior Management Team
Provide leadership to Finance Team by mentoring and coaching and providing technical supervision to all finance staff
Lead the annual budget process in consultation with HQ
Accountable for the appropriate use of resources in accordance with budget holder authority and MTI’s cost principles
Ensure timely and accurate functioning of the Unit 4 financial system including maintaining the completeness and integrity of data, generating reports and authorizing transactions in accordance with MTI procedures
Responsible for the accuracy of General Ledger and timeliness of monthly closing in coordination with HQ finance
Responsible for maintaining a cash forecast for operations in collaboration with HQ finance
Review of payroll transactions, allocation and reconciliation on a monthly basis
Take the lead in audit preparation, sourcing external auditors and support program staff in preparation for external and internal audits; ensure that audit recommendations are implemented and maintained
As a member of the Senior Management Team, contribute to developing organizational objectives and change management strategies
Represent the organization to financial partners, including donors, financial institutions, auditors, public officials, etc.
Ensures the Safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding employee code of conduct and provisions of Medical Teams Protection from
Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, and Child & Vulnerable Adult protection policies;
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education, Licenses, & Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Accounting & Finance or a related field is required. MBA is preferred.
Professional Accounting Certification Training is required
Registration with a professional accounting body (e.g. ACCA, CPA) is required
Experience
Minimum 7-10 years of experience managing finance (accounting, budgeting, control and reporting) for a complex INGO with multiple funding sources; Experience with UNHCR funds is preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge
In-depth knowledge of INGO accounting, including complex fund and grant accounting, compliance, and reporting
In-depth knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and International Public Sector Accounting Standards
In-depth knowledge of Uganda laws and regulations pertaining to financial management
Knowledge of USAID, UNHCR, ECHO, WFP funding rules and regulations, financial reporting and disclosure requirements
Knowledge of ERP systems and computerized accounting software such as Sage, Unit4, etc.
Skills
Highly skilled in developing and implementing systems for grant monitoring and reporting
Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills
Highly organized and able to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills
Expertise in Microsoft Excel and computerized accounting software
Abilities
Ability to explain financial terms in simple language
Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information and exercise extreme discretion
Ability to act with integrity and maintain the highest ethical standards
Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct
Physical Conditions
This position requires occasional travel to field offices and health facilities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Medical Teams International Director of Finance Jobs in Uganda
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