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Action Africa Help Uganda Finance and Administration Manager Job in Kampala
The organisation seeks to recruit a dynamic, innovative development leader
for the following position:
Position Title:Finance and Administration Manager
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda.
Organization:Action Africa Help Uganda;
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Reports to: Country Director
Application Deadline:30/12/20
Job Summary:
To monitor all financial processes effectively and efficiently functioning,
monitor financial results to detect risks and address them.
He/she will plan, execute and evaluate all activities of financial
management of AAH-I Uganda Country Programme.
The holder will be responsible for developing, reviewing, updating and
enforcing compliance of the Programme’s financial policies and procedures.
Duties & Responsibilities
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Lead in the country budgeting
process and provide technical advice to support proposal writing in line with
AAH-I Finance and Resource Mobilisation guidelines and procedures.
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Supervise, train and appraise
country accounting staff, support and maintain a competent & motivated
“finance team” through giving constructive feedback, coaching and mentoring in
line with the Human Resources Manual.
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Periodically review and implement
financial policies to mitigate any financial risks in line with AAH-I
guidelines and donor policies.
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Monitor all functions and
programs/projects under charge are performed within budgetary parameters, to
include performing costs control activities, monitoring revenues and
expenditures and ensuring sound fiscal control in accordance with Generally
Accepted Accounting Practices.
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Review and monitor accuracy of
work generated in the country accounts office in relation to billing, payroll
processing, accounts payable, drafting checks and accounts receivable in
accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices.
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Maintain and reconcile bank
accounts for all funds from field accounting support personnel.
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Review reconciliations for
accounts payable ledgers to ensure that statutory deductions (PAYE, NSSF, Local
Service Tax, Withholding tax) have been paid and submitted to statutory
authorities in line with the financial policies and regulations of AAH
International.
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Prepare and review annual,
quarterly, monthly and weekly cash flow forecasts, based on cash status and
generate weekly cash flow reports in line with AAH-I finance guidelines and
procedures.
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Review and monitor the
implementation of proper audit trails, verification and reconciliation actions
for all processed work to ensure adherence to generally accepted accounting
standards and principles, established procedures, departmental guidelines and
regulatory requirements.
·
Review receipts, expenditure
forms, purchase orders, distributions and disbursement orders for the purpose
of ensuring compliance with established regulatory standards.
·
Prepare periodic accounting
reports e.g. weekly, monthly and annual reports, drafting and revising codes
and ordinances in line with AAH-I financial guidelines and procedures.
·
Plan, manage, coordinate and
implement the year end/project end closing processes and procedures for the
assigned accounting records, and provide information to auditors in line with
the financial policies and regulations of AAH International.
·
Provide technical accounting
support and interpretation to management through senior management team
meetings and to employees in line with the AAH-I financial guidelines and
procedures.
Qualifications
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A Bachelor’s (honors) degree in
Commerce, Accounting or Finance
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A Master’s degree in Financial
Management, Accounting, Economics or a related field from a recognized
institution.
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A professional qualification in
Finance or Accounting (Membership of ACCA, CPA)
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Good computer applications
knowledge in respect to accounting, budgeting and cash control.
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As a minimum, this would include
an understanding of MS Office and Excel coupled with a strong understanding and
knowledge of Pastel Evolution accounting systems.
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A minimum of 5 years’ experience
in similar or higher position with at least 3 years in a Non-Government
Organisation.
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The candidate must be 30-45 years
of age.
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Preparation of UNHCR SPMR Reports
is an advantage
Skills and Competencies
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A team player with excellent
inter-personal and communication skills
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A good command of both written
and spoken English
·
Patient, understanding and of a
pleasant character
·
Excellent Management skills
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Able to build and develop
capacity of others
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Commitment to the organizational
values
Mode of application:
Interested persons who meet the above criteria should submit their
applications (together with an updated CV) with at least three suitable
referees with their telephone and email contact to; uganda@actionafricahelp.org
indicating the job title in the subject line of the email.
Applications should be adressed to;
The Human Resource Officer,
Action Africa Help Uganda;
Plot 72 Ntinda Road,
P O Box 10501,
Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline for receiving the applications is: 30/12/20
