Uganda: Senior Finance Officer-01 Vacancy based in Kampala-(Open to Ugandan Nationals Only

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions
into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.
Now, and for the future.

Program / Department Summary

Mercy Corps has been present in Uganda since 2006, focusing its interventions on economic and agricultural development, maternal child health and nutrition, governance, conflict management and humanitarian response. In 2017, Mercy Corps had an impact on almost 1 million beneficiaries in Uganda through our work focusing on building resilience and enabling economic growth, improving opportunities to attain better health and nutrition, and improving governance and conflict management. Common themes include community engagement, inclusive development, gender, and working in partnership with local government, the private sector and civil society actors. .

General Position Summary

Working in the Finance Department under the direct supervision of Finance Manager, the Senior Finance Officer is responsible for financial reporting, posting Kampala office financial transactions, balance sheet analysis and reconciliation and cash flow projections for Kampala based grants.

Essential Job Responsibilities

1. Posting of Kampala transactions into Navigator, on a weekly basis.

2. Review PRs and purchase orders for all Kampala based grants and ensure they meet MC and donor standards, and that they are properly coded.

3. Coordinate the monthly and annual reporting process operations.

4. Perform financial analysis and provide management information reports.

5. Analyze all timesheets and ensure they are complete, charged to current grants and that they are all captured into navigator by the 3^rd of every month.

6. Track all employee advances and ensure all advances are acquitted within policy provisions.

7. Coordination with Operations to track all outstanding invoices and ensure they are paid on time.

8. Ensure/match invoices/receipts, completion reports with GRN and other required documents.

9. Coordinate and prepare weekly and monthly cash requirement for supported field offices, submit and make sure sufficient cash is available in all offices and monitor its use. Make sure also there is no excess cash.

10. Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, working closely with the Finance Manager. Responsible for monitoring costs as per the available grant and budget details, monthly budgets vs actual reports and monthly cash projections.

11. Provide on-going orientation, training and support to MC staff on Mercy Corps and respective donor’s rules and regulations.

12. Any other tasks to be assigned by the supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibility

Finance Assistants (Kampala based)

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Finance Manager

Works Directly With:Program managers, field teams

Ethics and Integrity

All Mercy Corps staff member are expected to behave ethically and demonstrate highest integrity in their professional and personal life. Mercy Corps has zero tolerance to any form of fraud, corruption, abuse, harassment or exploitation. Any breach of our policies or misconduct will lead to disciplinary action or may lead to termination.

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 5+years’ experience in grants and financial management and accounting and 2+year’s supervisory experience.
• Strong management Skills, Technical & Supervisory Skills and experience required.
• Strong accounting skills and experience, including management of the general ledger, journal entries, payroll, payables and balance sheet.
• Adequate understanding of donor rules and regulations is required.
• International NGO/PVO experience required.
• Demonstrated experience and skill with financial reports preparation and presentation and proven ability to translate technical financial data into informative reports.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel and accounting software experience.
• Excellent oral and written English skills
• Willing to travel regularly to Mercy Corps and sub grantees field offices and project sites approximately 25%.

Success Factors

An ability to support programmatic objectives with timely and meaningful financial information is essential. A demonstrated ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and process information in support of changing program activities is necessary. An impeccable professional standard of finance and procurement ethics as well as the willingness and ability to enforce compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures is essential.

Applications: Submit your online application to the Senior HR and Legal Manager by clicking on the following link https://www.fuzu.com/campaigns/senior-finance-officer_kampala-mercycorps , Clearly state your salary requirements on the cover letter, attach your CV (with 3 referees), and copies of academic qualifications/certificates. Deadline for Submission: Close of business on Tuesday, September 18^th, 2018. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by Mercy Corps. Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer; qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.