Save the Children seeks to fill the following vacant positions and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Ugandan nationals.
Programme Financial Controller (1 position)
Duty Station: Head Office
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the programme team to develop proposal budgets, donor reports and management accounting reports.
Provide technical financial inputs in annual plans and budgets development
Support the programme development team in drafting proposal budgets ensure compliance with SCiUG and donor requirements while designing budgets and adequate overhead costs coverage.
Prepare project/grant financial monitoring reports that compare budget to actual and circulate to budget holders for their review and comments. Make any necessary changes in the system that ensures optimal budget utilization
Carry out re-charging of overhead costs to grants as per the donor agreements
Prepare accurate donor reports on a timely basis. Reconcile donor reports to Agresso balances – income, expenditure and deferred income
Coordinate grant audits and ensure compliance with the programme handbook and donor requirements.
Ensure proper coding of budgets, this will include activity codes, source of fund codes, project codes and accounting codes and any other codes.
Provide technical support to field Program staff during field visits on quarterly basis and assess training needs.
Requirement:
Desired Academic back ground, Experience & person specifications:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Accounting or its equivalent from a recognized university. Possession of a postgraduate qualification or professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA is an added advantage.
At least 4 years relevant working experience, preferably with International NGOs, with thorough understanding of GAAP and major donor standard requirements.
Good accounting and financial management skills with knowledge of computer Accounting Packages and good understanding of major donors financial requirements, conditions and Government budgets and tax policies.
Knowledge of Agresso accounting system will be an added advantage
Self motivated with demonstrated ability to generate financial reports and meet set deadlines and with impeccable integrity.
Team player with good interpersonal/communication, documentation, and facilitation skills and the ability to work under minimum supervision. Computer literary and fluency in English are a MUST.
Ability to maintenance of personal professional development and competencies on financial issues.
Strategic management and people management skills – team building and delegation.
Diplomacy and Confidentiality.
Effective interpersonal skills – oral and written communication skills.
Strong negotiation skills.
Computer literacy skills – MS office applications, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Spreadsheets.
Salary: - USD/month
Experience: 4
How to apply:
Application information:
Applications with detailed CV indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors and copies of academic testimonials/ certificates should be submitted to; The Head of Human Resources & Administration Save the Children in Uganda Plot 68/70, Kira Road P.O.Box 12018, Kampala Or on email: recruitment@sciug.org Note: Closing date for receiving applications is 30th March 2012. Candidates are therefore, encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.
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