Uganda: Finance Manager, Uganda

The Finance Manager, Uganda is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating all financial and budgetary aspects of the country office in Uganda; responsible for administrative field accounting, expenditures, bookkeeping and payroll related to a specific program(s), projects and/or region in a country as assigned by the Country Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Maintain detailed records for all financial transactions in an organized and professional manner.
· Perform daily functions including recording all cash, check and bank transfer transactions, maintain cash and bank ledgers, monitor cash advances and field expense reports, reconcile cash on hand and monthly bank reconciliation.
· Provide required monthly financial reports by specified deadlines to the Country Director and IHQ as assigned.
· Ensure financial/accounting activity is carried out in accordance Samaritan's Purse's (SP's) field accounting policies and perform other duties as assigned.
· Play a key role in the roll-out and implementation of Serenic Navigator accounting software for the Uganda Office.
· Review and approve financial transactions for SP field operations based in the region as appropriate (includes vouchers, FERs, Cash Advances, transfers, etc.).
· Ensure adequate cash flow for operations and safety of financial resources at base.
· Ensure all cash is reconciled on a weekly basis, reporting any over/under to country office and investigate any over/under situations.
· Administer all cash advances to employees and partners, reconciling all receipts and remaining cash at month's end.
· Maintain close and cooperative working relationships with fellow financial staff and the Country Director.
· Provide support to Base Manager and/or Program Managers with regard to financial policies/practices and related areas as required.
· Ensure contracts are current on all rental properties, facilities, and vehicles.
· Identify areas for financial and administrative improvement and work to implement feasible improvements.
· Prepare and submit month-end reports to SP office regarding country-wide operations in a timely fashion.
· Ensure that all financial reporting obligations are met in relation to submissions for funding, for grant aid, for contracts and any other initiatives.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Also directly supervises non-supervisory employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor's Degree from four-year college or university with an emphasis in Accounting or related field of study plus five or more years related experience; CPA or equivalent certification preferred; or equivalent combination of accounting education and managerial experience.
· One year of college-level Biblical studies preferred.
· 5 years progressively responsible financial management experience in a complex, dynamic environment, nonprofit organization with operating budgets, diverse funding streams, and substantial financial and material assets.
· Proven administrative, leadership and management ability in the areas of strategic planning and organizational development.
· Experience with foreign currencies and grants management.
· Ability to lead and to contribute to the team, ability to communicate duties and give clear direction to the finance team; demonstrated management skills and delegation abilities.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite-in particular, Excel.
· Works well with a level head and diplomacy in a sometimes adverse and pressured environment.
· Mature, considerate and able to influence others.
· Diplomatic and level-headed in frustrating environment.
· Experience with responsibility for financial information, including experience of external liaison with auditors.
· Ability to work on own initiative, prioritize work, handle pressure and take day-to-day decisions on the running of the organization.
· Ability to develop, monitor and maintain management information systems and procedures.
· Strong leadership experience in budgeting, financial planning, and analysis.
· Impeccable attention to detail.
· Ability to juggle complex multiple priorities and to work well independently with little administrative support.
· Experience working and living overseas; with ability to be flexible and adaptable.

24 month contract with the potential for renewal.

This position is able to accommodate a family.