Local Finance Officer wanted for Design without Borders Uganda

Design without Borders is set up as a non-profit foundation with the objective of being a centre for knowledge of applied professional design practices. Through its work, the foundation is to help improve social, physical and environmental conditions for disadvantaged people in developing countries and areas of crisis. Design without Borders Uganda now seeks to recruit a Finance Officer who will be responsible for the cash flow, accounting, budgeting and financial reporting at our office in Kampala.
More about our organization can be find on our website: http://designwithoutborders.com/

Job description

The Finance and Admin Officer will:

• All bookkeeping and preparation of vouchers and verification of supporting documentation to ensure they meet required standards before payment


• Advise on all finance related matters including budgets, budgetary control and financial reporting to institutional international donors


• Implement financial systems and procedures that are in compliance with local Ugandan regulations as well as contractual agreements with donor agencies


• Comprehensive payroll, including filing tax returns and NSSF, drafting work contracts for permanent and temporary staff and contractors, following up on absences and leave days for all staff


• Ensure a compliant procurement process with tender offers where necessary


• Assist and ensure that international staff in Uganda obtain necessary work permits and comply with all government rules and regulations including PAYE


• Prepare bank accounts and cashbox reconciliations


• Ensure sufficient cash in the bank and in the cash boxes


• Prepare monthly financial reports and send all relevant documents to the Oslo office


• Ensure proper filing of all financial documents and contracts


• Invoicing clients and following-up payments


• Manage and follow-up on running advances to staff


• Updating asset inventory


• Preparation for and coordinating of audits


• Daily administration and running of the office, including contact point for guards, cleaners, maintenance etc.


• Support project staff in financial matters


• Reports to CEO Uganda and Finance Manager in Oslo

Qualifications

• Relevant university degree, preferably business administration/financial management OR other relevant educational background combined with relevant professional experience. Experience from accounting and management may compensate for lack of formal education


• Qualified finance professional with financial management experience within an international organization, preferably in the NGO sector


• Solid experience of work with windows based computer software and modern accounting-systems


• Ability to present complex financial information in a succinct and compelling manner


• Solid experience in management of budget


• Some experience in financial reporting to various donors and project-based accounting and reporting


• Experience of working within strong control frameworks


• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Education field

Education level

• College / University, Bachelor’s degree

Personal qualities

• Highest standards of ethics and integrity


• Sound commercial acumen, analytical with the ability to interpret data/stats


• Ability to work with stress and under pressure, independently and with limited supervision


• Willingness to learn

We offer

• Commencement as soon as possible


• Permanent position


• Competitive salary