Finance Manager vacancy in Uganda at the Department for International Development (DFID)

Post Title: Finance Manager
Organisation:Department for International Development (DFID)
Location:Kampala,Uganda
Salary:annual gross salary range for this position is UGX 135,956,716/- to 188,960,508/-
Background Information:
The Department for International Development (DFID) is leading the British Government's fight against world poverty. Our client DFID Uganda seeks to recruit a dynamic, experienced and adaptable individual to join its team as a Finance Manager.
The Finance Manager will lead on effective financial management across the DFID Uganda office, and as part of a network of Finance Managers within the Africa Directorate.
They will provide regular, robust financial information, detailed analysis and business insight to the DFID Uganda Office and the DFID Finance Business Partner to support effective decision making.
 
Key responsibilities
•    Accountable for the operation of key finance processes to generate quality timely and accurate performance reports, analysis and recommendations to facilitate effective decision making.
•    Host challenge meetings with senior local budget holders/spenders and promote accountability and Value for Money.
•    Lead on corporate finance returns such as local Resource Allocation Round submissions, interim and year end accounting packs, refresh of the Operational plan and local implementation of 'finance for all' initiatives.
•    Prepare and support local scenario based forecasts, taking into account risk, probability and contingency planning and support management of pipeline and pre-pipeline budgets in year and across future years.
•    Support internal and external audits and support the delivery of associated recommendations relating to finance and control.
•    Support programme managers and advisors on financial aspects of programme design (including risk mitigation, particularly around counter fraud, corruption and leakage), implementation, planning & forecasting, monitoring, reporting and delivery of results and maintain regular engagement with third parties, contractors, NGOs and UN Agencies.
•    Provide financial support to the Commercial Advisor, e.g. on contract negotiations and delivery chain analysis.
•    Provide financial input and contribution to enhance business case quality and value for money by providing advice and challenge, locally at the design stage and through quality assurance work undertaken as an active member of the finance cadre.
•    Improve the standards of financial awareness locally, by providing support in undertaking due diligence and fiduciary risk assessments and in understanding and interpreting management information, partner evidence and accounting standards.
 
Qualifications and Experience
•    Should be a member of one of the five Consultative Committees
of Accounting Bodies [CCAB] i.e. ACCA; CIPFA; ICAEW; ICAI or lCAS; or CIMA or equivalent qualification with three years post qualifying work experience.
•    Five years' experience in Management Accounting and cost analysis, Planning, Budgeting and Financial Accounting at management level.
 
DFID Key Competencies:
•    Collaborating and Partnering
•    Leading and Communicating
•    Managing a Quality Service
•    Delivering Value for Money
•    Delivering Pace
•    Changing and Improving
 
Remuneration package
The annual gross salary range for this position is UGX 135,956,716/- to 188,960,508/-
DFID is committed to supporting its staff to achieve their maximum potential and will provide opportunities for personal and professional development for the successful candidate, along with an attractive remuneration package. The work environment is dynamic and busy but pleasant.
DFID is an equal opportunities employer and would welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of religious belief, sex, race, sexual orientation, age or disability.
For a more detailed job description and information about the work of DFID in Uganda visit;
httgs: //www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/ dfid-uganda /about/recrujtment
 
How to apply:
•    Please fill in the application form and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which are available on the DFID Uganda website mentioned above
•    The completed forms must be submitted together with typed copies of the applicant's CV with the names and contact information of 3 work related referees.
•    Indicate the Job position in the subject title e.g. "Finance Manager"
•    All documents should be sent to dfidfm@ajkanhr.com (Attachments should not fill more than 2 MB).
•    Closing date for submission is 17.00hrs 02 August 2013.
•    While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
•    Applicants must be legally authorised to work in Uganda.