Director Finance and Administration

at FHI 360
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted January 9, 2024
Category Management
Job Type FULL_TIME
Currency UGX

Description

Works with confidential data, which if disclosed, might have significant internal and / or external effect.
Manages the operational and strategic functions for the finance department to ensure compliance and efficiency.
Provides recommendations and consuls with management on financial performance and enterprise risk management.
Develops and implements process improvement plans for department to ensure financial controls and operational procedures.
Provides leadership in financial reporting for annual budget planning, audit reviews and assessments processes.
Keeps abreast with the latest trends in financial accounting and is a mentor to staff.
Develops capacity of team performance and drive for excellence.
All other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with accounting, financial controls, and financial information systems.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent and demonstrated organizational and presentation skills. eAgLDm8 B2L9FA
Excellent and demonstrated project management skills.
Must have excellent organizational, supervisory, leadership and managerial skills.
Ability to provide strategic leadership and advice to team, exchange information and collaborate with colleagues and peers within and outside the organization.
Possesses a full understanding of the organizational structure, policies and practices, and the impact on own area and the entire organization.
Ability to influence, motivates, and negotiates and work will with others.
Is well-versed in state and federal laws and regulations that have impact on financial analysis and management controls.
Has significant experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and experience with automated financial reporting, government accounting practices, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) systems.
Full knowledge and experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) practices and reporting guidelines.
Works on problems of highly complex scope that require in depth evaluation of data and various factors.
Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, for obtaining results.
Decisions and actions could have a severe impact on the outcomes of the business, research, and/or programmatic operations of major segments of the organization.
Failure to provide timely financial reports and accurate advice could negatively impact cross-functional business segments.
Manages staff holding jobs in the same or similar job families or functions.
Manages and develop staff to meet departmental and organizational strategic goals.
Accounts for the budget, procedures, and training of staff to achieve results.
Develops and recommends solutions to management meet internal and external needs of the company.
Position Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or its International Equivalent required.