02 June 2014

International Non-Profit Research Organisation Jobs - Finance Manager


Organisation: International Non-Profit Research OrganisationFuture Options Consulting Ltd is an online recruitment services company which takes pleasure in recruiting on behalf of its valued Client, an international non-profit research organization that works to create and evaluate approaches to solving development problems in a variety of fields including health, education, microfinance, governance and agriculture.Job Summary: The Finance Manager will be responsible for all aspects of financial management of the country program, ensuring compliance with the organization’s internal policies and procedures as well as donor regulations.Key Duties and Responsibilities: Oversee and manage daily country-wide accounting and finance functions including the timely recording of transactions, cash management, banking, payroll, inventory, receivables, and payables. Plan and implement systems for financial operations in both the main country office and in field offices in accordance with the organization’s Field Finance Manual and donor regulations, including systems for cash flow management, budgeting, consolidation of accounting information, internal controls, financial reporting, financial record-keeping, grant management and compliance. Hire, train and supervise the organization’s finance staff in country. Maintain banking relations and plan and monitor country cash flow requirements to ensure the smooth implementation of programs. Submit monthly standard accounting submissions to Headquarters, including general ledger files, account reconciliations, expenditures by cost center/project, required sub-grantee reporting, as well as other financial information in a timely and accurate manner. Compile and submit monthly management reports to the Country Director and Program Managers, including expenditures by cost center/project, sub-grantee reporting and other financial information, in a timely and accurate manner. Develop annual fiscal year budgets with the Country Director and develop and implement grant budgeting and forecasting systems with Program Managers. Perform internal audits and reviews as required to ensure compliance with donor requirements. Effectively stay abreast of donor policies, procedures, rules and regulations; compile and update applicable local policies. Review and monitor partners’ financial reporting and compliance. Offer additional technical guidance and assistance to partners as necessary to maintain high standards of compliance. Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures for all goods and services.Develop and maintain local office policies and procedures and provide training for all issues related to local financial matters. Work closely with the Human Resources Manager, analyze compensation packages, taxation requirements and human resource policies for local staff to ensure that the organisation has adequately accounted for the financial impact of local staff compensation and benefits. Approve monthly salary accrual journal entry (as required), approve monthly bank reconciliations. Steer the development of proposal budgets, annual budgets and budget realignments (internal and external) in conjunction with the Country Director and Program Managers. Prepare monthly expenses projections.Review general ledger monthly to ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled and all costs are correctly record by natural account number, sub-code, cost center and location code. Review monthly financial reports provided to program department and othersPerform any other duties as assigned.Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The candidate must hold a good Bachelors degree in Accounting and Finance, full ACCA/CPA. MBA is preferred. ?Four years’ experience in grants management as well as an understanding of donor regulations is required. Three or more years’ international experience is required; international NGO/PVO field office experience is preferred. At least five or more years of progressive financial management experience is required.Demonstrated experience and skill with budget preparation and analysis, financial reporting preparation and presentation and the ability to translate technical financial data into informative reports. Strong accounting skills and experience, including management of the general ledger, journal entries, payroll, payables and balance sheet. Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel. Prior management experience and strong organizational skills. Strong communications skills and general management ability All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications and updated CVs via E-mail to: The Director, Executive Recruitments, Future Options Consulting Ltd, 4th Floor, Diamond Trust Building, Kampala Rd, P.O. Box 34934,Kampala Uganda Or via E-mail to: cv@futureoptionsug.com.NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.For More Ugandan Jobs, Please Visit http://www.theugandanjobline.com  or find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline

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