Uganda: Head of Finance – Uganda - 2015

Organization: WaterAid

Country: Uganda

Closing date: 21 Aug 2015

It’s hard to believe that today over 650 million people still don’t have clean, safe water and over 2.3 billion live without a toilet. The resulting diseases kill one child every minute.

WaterAid Uganda is looking for a Head of Financeto play a vital role in our mission to transform lives with safe water, sanitation and hygiene in the world’s poorest communities.

As an active member of the Senior Management Team, the Head of Finance will**provide strategic leadership and take responsibility for all finance functions within the country programme.**

Key responsibilities: – Contribute to the development of the strategic plan for the Country Programme and develop and maintain appropriate and effective financial strategies, plans and policies to support it.

• Develop, implement and maintain financial management procedures, systems, risk assessments and control measures to manage, monitor and audit transactions across the Country Programme and to ensure compliance with WaterAid’s overall policies.


• Maintain oversight of the country programme funding position and compliance with donor budget contractual obligations.

To be successful, you’ll need to have a fully completed accounting qualification or certification, e.g. CA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA. A Master’s degree in a finance qualification will be an added advantage. A minimum of seven years’ experience in leading a finance team and working in a senior position in a major organisation is required.

By 2030 we want everyone everywhere to have clean water, sanitation and hygiene. We need you to help us make it happen. If you bring your expertise, passion and professionalism, we’ll give you a lot back.

Working with us, you will be entitled to a wide range of employee benefits, such as an exceptional pension fund, medical insurance cover and annual leave allowance.

Please see more information about the role: http://www.wateraid.org/audience/jobs-and-volunteering/global/21-08-2015-head-of-finance

How to apply:

To apply for this role please attach your CV (in English) and a motivation letter (of 350 words or less) that summarises how your profile aligns with the key requirements, skills and abilities.

Please send all applications to:caroline.nalwanga@nftexecutivesearch.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Please note: in order to apply for this role you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in Uganda.