Head of Finance NGO Careers – BRAC International
Job Title: Head of Finance
Organisation: BRAC International
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
BRAC International is one of the world’s largest Non-Governmental Development Organizations, working in a number of countries in Africa and Asia on poverty alleviation Programs, is registered in Uganda as BRAC Uganda. The organization implements integrated development approach combining Education, Health, Agriculture, Livestock, Adolescent Empowerment and Microfinance.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The Head of Finance will be tasked with leadership of finance, accounts team and stakeholder management (Donors, Banks, Suppliers, other Staff, Statutory bodies, Programs and others).
- Oversee accounts & finance management in BRAC Country Operation including consolidation, ensure full cost recovery on donor budgets (Develop, manage, monitor and oversee the budget lifestyle).
- Develop, set up and manage financial reporting systems, procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with donor and stakeholder requirements, and provide reports to guide the decision making process.
- Advise country Representative on accounting concept and treatment.
- Financial payments, business facilitation and ensure a good inventory management process.
- Manage Audits both external & internal.
- Coordinate with manager-IT BRAC International and work closely with Financial Controller, BRAC International on group reporting as well as transmission of monthly accounts to BRAC International Head Office dealing with payroll related issues, cash management, accounts payable and donor reporting.
- Have overall responsibility for recruitment, retention, performance & staff development of the finance team.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the BRAC International Head of Finance job placement should hold a Masters Degree in Accounting and Finance / MBA or its equivalent with Professional Chartered accountant certificate in CPA, ACCA and CIMA.
- Possession of a Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management/implementation will be of an added advantage.
- At least seven years of working experience including five years of managerial experience in relevant field preferably in an international NGO and vast experience of independently leading accounts and the finance department.
- Good working knowledge in accounting software such as ERP and others is a must.
- Experience in complex accounting and finance system set up and development, knowledge on IAS/IFRS, Budgeting, Auditing, Tax, VAT, Fiscal laws and their application.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, ability to interpret documents, understand procedures, written reports and correspondence.
- Excellent cross cultural people management and strong negotiation skills.
- Should be honest, dynamic and willing to work under pressure.
How to Apply:
All candidates are strongly encouraged to send their applications and updated CVs (in one Word document) via email to: hrd.uganda@brac.net. The subject must be the name of the position applied for strictly. NB. Only Soft Copy Applications will be considered and all applications should be addressed to:
The Manager, HR & Training,
BRAC Uganda,
P.O. BOX 31817, Kampala – Uganda.
Deadline: Friday 8th June, 2018
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