Manager, Finance

Exciting Career Op ChildFund Uganda is working in over 30 districts to develop the capacities of local community-based organizations to be able to mobilize resources and implement programs that improve the wellbeing of deprived, excluded, and vulnerable children.

Contingent upon funding, will be implementing a humanitarian project in West Nile . Consequently, ChildFund Uganda seeks to recruit suitably qualified, self-driven and result-oriented candidate for the following position.

TITLE : FINANCE MANAGER REPORTING : PROJECT MANAGER LOCATION : WEST NILE JOB SUMMARY:

The Project Finance Manager will be responsible for supporting the effective delivery of the anticipated BPRM-funded project and ensuring oversight for all matters related to financial expenditure and reporting in line with donor compliance requirements.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills that promotes strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy.
Develop and manage project budgets and forecasts.
Prepare and monitor project expenditures and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and presentations for management and stakeholders.
Maintain oversight of the project's financial and cash flow control, book-keeping, payments
Ensure that partners adhere to procurement documentation in full compliance with donor requirements, through developing a simplified financial guideline, organizing training, webinars, and one-to-one calls with implementing partners.
In collaboration with the finance unit, provide support with the process of all project related payments.
Ensure that all project partners involved adhere to the contractual procurement rules of the donor and all other financial management requirements.
Consolidate financial reports based on information from project partners to be submitted to the donor as per the donor reporting schedule, as well as cash-flow projection, together with the project manager.
File all financial documentation related to the project for donor reporting and for external audits.
Prepare financial and accounting documentation for the project's external audits, including supporting project partners with this, and provide ongoing support during the external financial audits.
Provide training and support to project staff on financial management and accounting procedures.
Identify and mitigate financial risks to the project.
Perform any other professional duty as may be assigned by the supervisor
QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE
Master's degree with bias in Finance and Accounting from a recognized awarding Institution plus Full professional qualification in Accountancy such as ACCA, CPA, ACIS and CPE obtained from a recognized institution and accredited by Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU). Professional training in management and administration
Minimum of five (5) years working experience, three (3) of which must have been served at Senior Management level, preferably in a reputable Multi-donor, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO).
Working knowledge of at least one accounting software is a requirement and practical knowledge of e-Financials, SUN Systems, QuickBooks and Navision will be an added advantage.
Problem solving and Decision making.
Teamwork; Focused on quality and standards, and ethics and integrity. Demonstrated ability in administration.