Senior Finance Officer NGO Jobs – Finn Church Aid (FCA)
Job Title: Senior Finance Officer
Organisation: Finn Church Aid (FCA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Finance Manager
About US:
Finn Church Aid is Finland’s biggest development co-operation organisation and the second biggest organisation in Finland working in humanitarian aid. Finn Church Aid is a member of the ACT Alliance (ACT), an alliance of faith-based development and humanitarian aid organisations forming one of the world’s largest aid organisations. Finn Church Aid is committed to continue working until people in need of assistance can make their own living and fulfill their basic needs. Finn Church Aid also campaigns for dignity and justice.
Job Summary: The Senior Finance Officer will support the FCA Finance Manager in financial and administrative management of the FCA/UNHCR Partnership project.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Financial Management and Reporting of FCA/ UNHR partnership project
- Assist in preparing and maintaining the project account in accordance with FCA Financial Policies and procedures and to ensure financial compliance, accuracy and completeness of data for its inclusion into statement of accounts and adjustment of budgets related to the FCA/UNHCR project;
- Supports the Finance Manager in maintaining efficient financial control (of cash flows, local payment, etc.), accountability standards, procedures and records;
- Support and assists the Area Managers and the project staff on all aspects of allowances, salary advances, travel claims and other financial matters, and calculate and authorize payments due for claims and services;
- Prepares detailed cost estimates, and participates in budget analysis of UNHCR financed activities, as required;
- Manages money transfers and bank relations;
- Assist in preparing monthly financial reports in line with the monthly reporting timetable;
- To provide timely and appropriate financial information to the Finance Manager and budget holders;
- Ensure compliance with government regulations in financial and other matters (taxation and approval from local authorities); and timely payment of taxes;
- Assist the Finance Manager in coordination of internal and external audits;
- Support the field offices in strengthening systems and operational functions in relation to general administration, ensure FCA Procurement Policies compliance in UGACO operations;
- Maintain hard and electronic files and update data base systems ensuring timely and appropriate recording, safekeeping and disposal of confidential information.
- Conduct follow up on all project activities to ensure efficiency, timeliness and program quality.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Finn Church Aid (FCA) Senior Finance Officer job must hold a University degree or equivalent in accounting, finance, Business Administration or other closely related field
- At least four years of experience in a similar position.
- Previous experience in UNHCR funded projects is an added advantage
- Knowledge and experience in managing budgets
- Good communication and interpersonal skills;
- Knowledge of Quick books is an asset;
- High integrity, self-driven and able to set own work schedule with rigorous deadlines;
- Ability to initiate and complete assignments and to work under demanding circumstances with minimal supervision;
- Strong organization, supervisory, problem-solving, interpersonal, communication as well as team building and negotiation skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to hand deliver a completed application letter and CV to the address below. Ensure to indicate the job title applied for on the left hand corner of the envelope.
Applications can also be delivered at FCA field offices in Adjumani, Moyo, Rwamwanja, Kyaka II, Arua and Yumbe.
Finn Church Aid (FCA) – Uganda Program
Plot 1495, Roche close – Muyenga, off Tank hill Road
P.O. Box 21826, Kampala- Uganda
Deadline: 16th August 2019
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