JOB DETAILS:
Organization details
Energy and Climate Cluster

Increase the electricity production from renewable energy sources and improve access to renewable and clean energy as well as the efficiency of supply and use of energy. Improve the contribution of selected public, private and civil society actors to the implementation of market development and decentralization strategies in the renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors in Uganda. Sustainable access to clean energy (solar and cooking energy) for Ugandan households, micro, small and medium enterprises, social institutions (SI) and remote, refugee and host community households is increased through improved policy and regulatory framework conditions and market development.

GIZ Uganda is recruiting a Finance Manager to support in the implementation of its programme.

Number of vacancies: 1
Sector: NGO
Industry: Civil society

Knowledge, skills and competences
• A proven team player with good communication skills and interest in handling diverse tasks in a small team.
• Proactive in finding solutions and taking responsibility, interest in actively developing Junior Administrative and support staff

Responsibilities
We encourage women, people with disabilities and minority groups to apply for this position. GIZ is committed to equal opportunities and diversity of perspective at the working place.
The Finance Manager will be responsible for:

A. Specific Tasks
The Finance Manager performs the following tasks:
Financial management and controlling
Oversight and quality assurance (oversight, controls, and compliance) of financial and administration processes of the projects
Contract Management
Other Duties/Additional Tasks
Perform other duties and tasks at the request of management.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance Management. A masters degree in a related field is an added advantage.
• A professional certification in Finance e.g., ACCA or CPA is an added advantage

Details of experience
• 5 years professional experience in project accounting and/or finance management preferably within GIZ Uganda.
• Proficiency in independently performing and complying with GIZ O&R and country internal procedures for all project related tasks in procurement, operations, and accounting.

• Experience in project Proficiency in the accounting procedures required for project management.

• Proficiency in relevant IT tools (SAP, Cost Control/Onsite reporting, MS-Office applications).
• Proficiency to develop and handle tables and databases in excel for various monitoring purposes

Applications and CVs should be in one document and a maximum of 5 pages only and sent electronically, quoting the position and reference number.

Please include name and contact of three references. One official reference from your current workplace is a MUST.

Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply to the Head of Human Resources by email.

Please note: This is a national position. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Disclaimer: GIZ DOES NOT charge any kind of FEE(s) at whichever stage of the recruitment process.