Finance Manager
Location | Kampala, Uganda |
Date Posted | November 11, 2021 |
Category |
Accounting
Audit Finance Management NGO |
Job Type |
Full-time
|
Currency | UGX |
Description
JOB DETAILS:
Title: Finance Manager
Available vacancies: One(1)
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Position directly supervises: Department staff and (management-in-partnership with Country Coordinator, Programs), supply chain, program staff, HR and IT leads
Department: Finance
Duty Station: Kampala
Travel Required: Yes – 25%
Summary;
The Finance Manager leads the finance department and will ensure effective budgeting processes, budget monitoring and smooth running of the Accounts and Accounting functions as well as reporting in line with the organisation’s policy and specific donor requirements.
Monitor the recruitment & selection processes as per the approved human resource plan, manage the on-boarding process and placement procedure for new staff, and manage staff exit process accordingly.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company (payroll, invoicing, and other transactions)
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting Participate in strategic data analysis, research, and modeling for senior company leadership
• Support project analysis, validation of plans, and ad-hoc requests
• Manage the company’s financial accounting, monitoring, and reporting systems
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements
Qualifications & Experience
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Accounting or Finance. A Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Management from a reputable University will be an added advantage.
• At least 4 years’ working experience with at least 2 years’ experience at a management level in the Finance department of a reputable organisation preferably Non-Governmental Organisation.
• Knowledge of Finance & Accounting packages. Must be dynamic, persuasive, self-motivated and able to demonstrate high initiative. Ability to demonstrate team work, communication skills, analytical skills, networking and partnership skills.