Local Finance Officer wanted for Design without Borders Uganda | - 2015

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

Finance / Economics

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