Uganda: Finance Director, Uganda

Since 1963 and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has 44 active projects in 31 countries and total revenues of approximately $151 million.

Finance Director, Uganda

We are currently seeking a Finance Director for the anticipated USAID Office of Food for Peace funded Uganda Development Assistance (DFAP) Program. This multi-year, is integrated with USAID strategies to improve and sustain the food and nutrition security of vulnerable populations through work at the individual, household and systems level to address the underlying causes of chronic food insecurity and strengthen transformative opportunities.

The Finance Director will be responsible for the following:

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyze budgets, prepare financial reports, and make recommendations to HQ on budget expenditures.
• Prepare budget projections and expenditures tracking reports
• Oversee annual financial audits of program and ensure that sub grantees comply with all audit and financial review requirements.
• Maintain updated information regarding all reporting requirements and financial restrictions.
• Ensure that Standards of Conduct, Field Finance and Accounting Manual, and other corporate and applicable policies, procedures, and schedules are adhered to.
• Recommend, approve, and implement procedures, and schedules within limits of authority
• Ensure that program funds are utilized appropriately by the close of the fiscal year.
• Support the field team in the preparation of the Pipeline and Resource Estimate Proposal (PREP)

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in financial management, business administration finance, accounting, or other relevant field preferred; or a Bachelor’s degree or certified accounting degree
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in financial management, demonstrated experience in developing and managing large budgets required.
• In-depth knowledge of applicable USAID regulations, policies, and practices in all areas (finance, accounting, payroll, human resources, information technology, procurement and logistics).
• Proven ability to successfully manage a team of diverse individuals. Strong mentoring and teambuilding skills.
• Fluency in English required.

Please apply online at www.acdivoca.org/international-jobs or at http://acdivoca.bosmaxhire.net/cp/?E5556F361D43717B7E59192F77501D6304627B4D. No phone calls please. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply. ACDI/VOCA will never solicit a payment from any applicant.