Finance and Administration Manager Employment Opportunity – Bwindi Mgahinga Conservation Trust (BMCT)
Job Title: Finance and Administration Manager
Organization: Bwindi Mgahinga Conservation Trust (BMCT)
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
Bwindi Mgahinga Conservation Trust (BMCT) was established in 1994, with the major aim of providing long-term reliable support for projects promoting research, conservation of biological diversity and sustainable use of natural resources in the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (MGNP) and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP) while at the same time promoting the well-being of neighboring communities.
Job Summary: The Finance and Administration Manager shall be responsible for the management of BMCT’s finances. The incumbent will ensure that accounts are maintained in a manner consistent with the financial rules and regulations of BMCT, specific donor accounting requirements and in conformity with accepted international accounting standards He/she will monitor all accounts, provide overall financial management and report on the activities of all projects. The Finance and Administration Manager will also assist in the establishment and monitoring of acceptable accounting systems for the intermediary agencies. .
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Development and establishment of a sound financial management, monitoring and evaluation system and procedures
- Ensure transparency, accountability and effective use of BMCT financial resources
- Ensure Emely budgeting, management and reporting of BMCT finances.
- Oversee the effective implementation of BMCT financial investment strategy M) Ensure the effective implementation of BMCT financial policies, procedures and Practices.
- Effective supervision, monitoring and appraisal of staff
- Detailed Tasks
- Ensure the development, establishment of sound financial management policies, procedures and Practices
- Maintain BMCT’s financial accounts in accordance with the Trust’s financial rules and regulations
- Carry out financial and technical review of project proposals for funding submitted by LCSC
- Oversee reviews of BMCT’s finances and financial procedures and continuously monitor and evaluate the overall financial performance;
- Supervise the filing of accounting documents, including computerization, and transactions out of petty cash
- Organize financial and office systems audit,
- Assist in the preparation of budgets, annual work plans, progress reports, quarterly reports, and other reports as required
- Prepare reports on the performance of the Endowment Fund
- Oversee investments and provide specialized advice to the Trust Administrator and the Board on financial investment matters.
- Monitor all contracts to ensure compliance with the conditions therein.
- Manage staff payroll
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or a related field. CPA or Chartered Accountant with a very good knowledge of internationally accepted accounting principles.
- A minimum of seven years of experience in accounting, financial management and administration.
- Experience of working with donor NGO funded projects is an added advantage.
- Good communication skills:
- Business management skills,
- Investment appraisal
- Good interpersonal skills
- Computer skills and extensive knowledge of accounting software
- Other requirements
- Ability to produce accurate financial reports in a timely manner.
- Ability to supervise staff and build teamwork
- Ability to deal with various grantees and donors
- Highest level of integrity
How to Apply:
Send your application plus copies of all your academic documents to bmct@bwinditrust.org with copy to bugaari@bwinditrust.org
Deadline: 16th August 2019
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