Director, Finance, Kampala

Closing Date: Tuesday, 15 January 2013

Director, Finance-Uganda

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology- creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We seek qualified candidates for the position of Director, Finance in Uganda.Read more...
Position Description: This position will be responsible for the overall financial and administrative leadership and oversight to a USAID-funded, 5-year, multi-million dollar health communication program in Uganda. Availability of position is contingent upon issuance of a USAID Request for Applications (RFA)/Request for proposals (RFP), and selection of final applicant is subject to USAID approval. This position reports to the Chief of Party or Deputy Chief of Party and will be based in Kampala.

The Director, Finance will: Provide monitoring and financial oversight to strategic and local partners who are recipients of project funds. Provide technical assistance in financial, accounting and administrative matters relating to the implementation of the project. Review capacity of implementing partners on a regular basis and provide appropriate training to build their capacity. Conduct periodic site-visits to partners to review their financial records and internal control systems. Provide project management with periodic financial and management reports for the project. Prepare donor reports including quarterly financial reports, pipeline and accruals report. Liaise with external and internal auditors in the review of country operations and the control environment. Ensure procurement process is compliant to FHI 360 policies and donor regulations. Supervise the finance and administration staff.

Minimal Requirements: Bachelor's degree or its international equivalent in Business, Finance, Accounting, Commerce or related fields required. Masters degree and Certified Public Accountant - CPA (K) / CPA (U) preferred. 10 + years of finance management experience, with minimum 8 years experience in administrative and financial management of large-scale, complex, international development assistance programs. Ability to travel within country or region and internationally if needed. Significant exposure to project accounting, sub-grantee management, and management of USAID funds, including contracts and grants; Demonstrated experience and skills in developing and managing large budgets; Program management and implementation experience in Uganda; Relevant computer software skills (including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office), high level proficiency with MS Excel, and experience working with online banking systems; Strong written and verbal English communication skills; Demonstrated ability in managing partners and staff supervision; Strong intercultural supervisory and team building skills and experience; Ability to work independently with initiative to manage high volume work flow; Demonstrated experience coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, and accounting for an international NGO; Demonstrated experience and good working knowledge of USAID and other US Government organizations' financial reporting requirements, compliance, rules and regulations is required; Experience working with an international organization will be an added advantage.

*Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience sufficient to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job.
How to apply:

Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.

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