Finance Officer Career Jobs – Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa (OSIEA)
Job Title: Finance Officer
Organisation: The Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa (OSIEA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Finance and Administration Director
About US:
The Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa OSIEA’s particular focus will be on pastoralism, land tenure governance, food systems and market access, governance and anti-corruption climate change and a fair investment framework. The Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa promotes vibrant, tolerant democracies in the region by awarding grants, developing programs, and bringing together diverse civil society leaders and groups. The Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa (OSIEA) is implementing the health and rights program which advances health rights in the region and current areas of focus include maternal health, harm reduction, palliative care, access to medicines, and health rights of marginalized populations.
Job Summary: The Finance Officer provides leadership in execution of financial services in OSIEA ensuring effective and transparent utilization of financial resources and integrity of financial service. The Finance Officer promotes an all-inclusive approach consistent with OSIEA rules and regulations; works with program teams to resolve complex finance related issues and information delivery. S/he develops external relationships with appropriate partners such as auditors, bankers and other relevant statutory bodies. The Finance Officer also provides advice on financial risk management.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure accurate and complete Financial reports by;
- Preparing monthly cash and bank reconciliations.
- Reconciling Creditors balances in to their respective statements on a monthly basis.
- MOUs and consultancy accountability reports are accurate.
- Review staff credit card accountability reports.
- Prepare Monthly Financial Reports Pack.
- Confirm Fixed Asset sub ledger account is complete, accurate and reconciled to the General ledger.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Masters degree in Finance and Accounting or a related field.
- Should be a certified public accountant CPA (K).
- At least six years’ relevant work experience in finance and accounting.
- Excellent hands on experience in a complex accounting system.
- Advanced skills in spread sheets and other computer packages.
- High level Analytical and problem solving skills.
- Extraordinary initiative, creativity and capacity to think practically.
- Excellent coordination, networking and facilitation skills.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced working environment.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and show discretion and ability to handle confidential issues.
- Flexibility and willingness to work as a team member and independently, with a high level of self-motivation
- Excellent listening and communication skills with sensitivity to cultural communication differences.
- Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail in order to produce high quality output.
- Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and negotiate under pressure.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their updated resumes and cover letters to jobs@osiea.org
Deadline: 16th March 2018
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