Head of Finance and Administration Employment Opportunity – VI Agroforestry (VI-SKOGEN)
Job Title: Head of Finance and Administration
Organization: VI Agroforestry (VI-SKOGEN)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Country Manager
About US:
Vi Agroforestry (Vi-skogen) is a Swedish development cooperation organisation, fighting poverty and working with sustainable agriculture and land management through agroforestry – growing trees alongside crops and livestock. We do this together with small-holder farming families and farmers’ organisations in four countries (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda) in and near the Lake Victoria Basin in East Africa. Agroforestry provides increased access to food, access to sustainable energy sources and more income. Agroforestry also contributes to the mitigation of climate change and protects against the negative effects of climate change. Since its inception in 1983, Vi Agroforestry has reached over 2,3 million people through education, advisory and services.
Job Summary: Vi Agroforestry is recruiting Head of Finance and Administration. The position is responsible for managing the finance and administration functions at the Uganda Country Office Muyenga Kampala. The position holder will ensure sound and transparent accounting and financial management (efficient, timely and accurate financial information and reporting, cash management, payroll, financial disbursements. records and ensure compliance). and providing effective support to administration in respect of logistics, infrastructural and equipment maintenance, and general administration. The individual will also manage and provide leadership to staff in the unit including finance officer, office assistants, and driver.
The Head of Finance and administration reports to the Country Manager
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in commerce, finance, business related field. Master’s degree in business related area will be an added advantage.
- Professional accounting qualification; CPA (K) or ACCA will be an added advantage
- A minimum of five years of post qualification experience three (3) of which should be in a management position.
- Ability to pay attention to detail and report accurately.
- Strong management and leadership skills and a team player.
- Proven skills in accounting and auditing.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Good appreciation of computerized accounting packages (accounting software) preferably iscala
- Strong interpersonal skills and self-driven individual who is diligent, honest, disciplined and responsible
- Demonstrate good leadership skills with the ability to work under no supervision. Good communication skills.
- Understanding of programme cycle management and good knowledge of donor funding programs especially in community development projects and best practices
- Experience in human resource management is desirable
- Experience in human resource management is desirable
How to Apply:
Application letter indicating a brief statement why you qualify for the job, accompanied with a detailed CV and names of at least three (3) professional referees, daytime telephone contact, and current and expected remuneration (gross salary and cash benefits) should be sent to the address via Email to: uganda@viagroforestry.org. Subject Line: Application for Head of Finance and Administration
NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: Friday, 13th November 2020