City: Kampala
Office: FCA in Kampala, Uganda

Finn Church Aid (FCA) is the largest Finnish international aid organization. We operate in 12 countries, where the needs are most dire. We work with the poorest people, regardless of their religious beliefs, ethnic background or political convictions. FCA work is based on promotion of human dignity and fundamental human rights and freedom, and FCA’s operations are guided by equality, non-discrimination and responsibility.

FCA Uganda is now looking for competent persons to fill the following position: POSITION: COMPLIANCE OFFICER (1 VACANCY)

DUTY STATION: KAMPALA WITH EXTENSIVE TRAVEL TO THE FIELDS OFFICES

Position Summary: To make sure FCA Uganda country office and field offices are conducting their business in full compliance with Finn Church Aid’s partnership standards, donors and local statutory requirements. The compliance officer is responsible for developing compliance programs, conducting a review and advising management on possible risks.

KEY RESULT AREAS

Compliance to donor and organization policies & procedures:

Develop and implement an effective risk, control and compliance system
100% implementation of the FCA’s finance manual through compliance to policies& procedures.
100% compliance on monthly financial reporting, budget monitoring.
100% compliance check on Ugandan tax and other statutory requirements.
With support from Head of finance & Operations, ensure capacity building and ensure grants are managed in compliance with donor requirements.
Risk management:

Perform the critical function of independent financial verification on wide range of field activities including but not limited to various meetings, trainings, distribution of supplies, constructions, teachers payments, community investments, FCA Uganda Assets among others.
100% Reviews for all field offices. i.e. Payments, Vehicles log books, Fuel consumption staff and teachers hiring records and attendance / verification reports.
Verification of all procurements carried out in the field offices to ensure that they comply with FCA’s procurement guidelines.
Share & follow up on audit findings across field offices.
Support internal and external audits for all field offices.
Donor compliance is achieved including audit support; on site, verification and data quality via field visits.
Partners Support

Provides mentoring and monitoring support to FCA partners in coordination with program teams.
100% verification of expenses reported by partners.
Verification of partners agreements for Staffing, vendors and service providers.
Verification of procurements carried out by partners
Capacity Building of the partners for documentations, internal controls and reporting.
Assets and inventory management

Performs Quarterly verification of assets and inventory lists for completeness and existence following the Organization’s inventory management policy
100% compliance to organization’s inventory management policy
Carry out spot checks on assets and inventory in the Stores for completeness of records and existence
Qualifications and Experience

A university degree, with a major in Accounting/Finance/Auditing
Partial professional qualification in ACCA, CPA, CA, CIA or CMA or equivalent will be preferred.
A minimum of 3 years’ post qualification experience in relevant technical and business work.
Excellent understanding of Ugandan Tax laws and Statutory requirements.
Extensive Computer knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and QuickBooks.
Written and Oral Communication skills are essential
The incumbent must be a team builder, who is able to work successfully in a multicultural environment.
Experience of working in the field(communities)
Knowledge of project management and project cycles