Ministry of Health Uganda Head of Finance Jobs

Job Purpose:

Overseeing the finance and accounting strategy of the Project.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participation in strategy formulation, coordination and implementation of the strategic
and operational plans of the Project, assess the financial requirements in these plans and advice Management on alternative financial strategies.

• Manage the budgetary process, including formulation, monitoring and reporting.

• Manage and control, cash flow projections and always maintain the integrity of the Project’s cash and bank transactions’ balances.

• In conjunction with the Head of Accounts MOH, establish and manage banking relationships including negotiating bank facilities and their effective monitoring to ensure compliance with their terms.

• Manage and control Projects’ tax liabilities, insurance and other commitments.

• Establishing, maintaining and enforcing adherence to accounting policies, financial
regulations and procedures and systems of internal controls.

• Preparation of timely and reliable financial reports for both internal and statutory reporting purposes including facilitating the internal and external audit process.

• Provide inputs to Management in preparation of donor reports in areas of financial control and performance.

• Supervise the daily operations of the finance department.

• Manage and maintain the Projects Asset Register.

• Ensuring that the Project work plan, budgets, reports are fully integrated in MOH accounting system.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and management skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Accountability and responsibility

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Finance and Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration or any other related field attained from a reputable University or Institution.

• Must be

an Accountant with a full membership of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda and must be in good standing.

• Master’s degree in Business or Public Sector Management, or any other relevant field is an added advantage.

Experience:

• Five (5) years’ work experience at senior level in a Finance Management or Accounting in a project environment.

• Able to demonstrate that the candidate can work in a fully automated environment.

• Excellent knowledge of donor regulations including CDC/PEPFAR USAID, and other major international donors with different reporting requirements and demands.

• Experience managing complex USG projects with annual budgets exceeding USD 20 Million per year will be added advantage.

• Demonstrated financial management experience including preparing, managing and monitoring budgets, contracts and negotiations.

• Demonstrated ability to exercise financial and administrative oversight of complex subgrant programs.

• Proven leadership capabilities and solid experience managing, mentoring and developing staff.

• Experience in developing and managing the implementation of procurement and logistics policies and procedures.

• Proven excellent technical, analytical and diplomatic skills.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Ministry of Health Uganda Head of Finance Jobs

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