Country: Uganda
Closing date: 31 Jul 2015
Position: Finance and Administration Manager (contingent upon project award).
Report to: Chief of Party
Location: Kampala Uganda
Purpose of the Position: To provide overall leadership and coordination of financial management and administration of the project by promoting financial stewardship and accountability in all project operations.
Major Responsibilities: Budgeting, Management, Commitments and Reporting:
• Advise the project on resource integration options to meet financial requirements of the Grant
• Lead the implementation of the project operating budget, monitor actual performance and develop project projections.
• Review and/or generate financial reports for compliance with Grant and donor requirements
• Analyze spending trends and provide feedback and analysis to team leaders and on areas with significant over- or under spending.
• Prepare financial plans, proposal budgets, amendments, and extensions for the life of an award up to and including close-out.
• Prepare close-out documentation at end of funding cycles in compliance with US government regulations. Audit and Compliance
• Ensure that appropriate financial systems and controls are in place to avoid significant audit risk ratings for the Project
• Plan for and support World Vision internal audit(s) and statutory external audit(s)
• Address all donor, government and World Vision International audits
• Build capacity of the project team on grant management, general accounting, internal controls and administrative systems in interpreting regulations to ensure compliance Policy and Procedure Development:
• Assist in the development of financial and administrative policies and procedures to ensure smooth running of the Grant and compliance to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, WVI finance policies, and government and other donor regulations.
• Financial Risk Management
• Ensure that appropriate financial systems and controls are in place to avoid significant audit risk ratings, both at the NO and project levels. Capacity Building Staff
• Ensure competent and motivated staff are hired and retained
• Support non-finance staff in the understanding and interpretation of financial statements, policies and procedures
• Leadership Management
• Participate in Senior Management meetings
Other Competencies/Attributes:
• In sympathy with Christian values, able to stand above denominational diversities.
• Attend and participate/lead in daily devotions and weekly Chapel services.
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience • Bachelor’s degree with professional certification or higher in Accounting, Business Administration or Related field. • A minimum of 10 years of experience in financial management. • At least 5 years of successful experience overseeing donor-funded technical assistance projects of similar magnitude and complexity in developing countries. • At least 3 years of successful experience providing administrative support to an international organization, including dealing with procurement, contracts management, and HR related matters. • At least 3 years of experience in overseeing sub-awards including construction contracts and/or sub grants. • Substantial financial management experience managing USG funded awards as well as knowledge of USG policy, procedural and reporting requirements. • Experience with computerized accounting and strong organizational and leadership skills.
Working Environment / Conditions: • Work environment: Office-based with frequent travel to the field • Travel: 15% Domestic/international travel is required. • On call:
Qualified Ugandan Nationals working in the diaspora but wishing to come back home are encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
Please get the details of the Job and how to apply and more information about us from our Website: http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-uganda. Please apply only through this site.