Job Title: Senior Finance Officer
Organisation: FHI 360
City Kampala,
Country Uganda
Category Finance
About Us:
FHI 360 is a leading global development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated locally driven solutions. Our professional staff includes experts in education, health, nutrition, economic development, civil society and environment as well as cross-cutting experts in gender issues, research, applied science, behavior change and technology giving us the unique mix of capabilities to address today's diverse and interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,400 staff in the U.S. and around the world.
Job Summary: The Senior Finance Officer will offer technical support in the areas of financial management, accounting and record keeping with specific responsibilities in the area of budget development and financial monitoring.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee the maintenance of financial filing systems
Offer technical support in the preparation of annual program budgets
Review vouchers / invoices to verify commitment; items claimed are in accordance with agreements and actual delivery
Supervise day to day banking operations i.e. accounts payable, checking accounts and manage petty cash and any other banking operations.
Provide support in proposal development
Prepare the payroll and all statutory contribution schedules as per FHI 360 requirements and statutory requirements
Coordinate and maintain accurate payment procedures with all departments
Perform monthly balance sheet accounts reconciliations
Offer technical assistance to field offices
Prepare updates on financial status reporting to project monitors
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
The candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree of Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting or related field
Professional accounting qualifications like ACCA, CPA will be an added advantage.
Previous working knowledge of USAID operations, finance and administrative practices.
The Finance should possess at least five years experience in a similar environment with exposure to project accounting, financial management including grants, contracts and budgeting
Experience managing staff
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send a cover letter and CV/resume by email to: uganda-info@fhi360.org. Please clearly indicate Job Title in email subject line or on top of envelope.
Deadline: 4th October, 2013
