Finance Manager

at FHI 360
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted March 24, 2024
Category Accounting & Finance
Job Type FULL_TIME
Currency UGX

Description

Coordinates with related staff to ensure that project budgets, accounting, and fiscal control procedures are implemented effectively.
Review and approve the termination payment for all Field Office staff
Oversees the pre-award assessments of new implementation agencies and guides the subaward budget development with technical staff.
Oversees the monitoring and review of subaward financial reports to ensure compliance with subaward budgets and FHI 360 policies.
Provides recommendations and consult with management on financial projects and compliances.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with regulatory institutions, consultants, management, and staff
The position duties require broad conceptual judgment, initiative, and ability to deal with a wide range of finance issues.
Works with confidential data, which if disclosed, might have significant internal and / or external effect.
Examine and review documents related to the monthly accounting closure of the Uganda country office.
Analyze and submit to the Region and headquarters on time the monthly accounting documents for Uganda country office
Keeps abreast with the latest trends in financial accounting and mentor staff.
Build and train staff on financial policies and procedures, GAAP practices and client relationships.
Provides support to the internal and external audit functions.
Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Responsibilities

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Provide leadership to financial aspects of the project, including general administrative processes, financial management, sub award management, accounting, and logistics.
Establish and maintain sound and transparent accounting and fiscal control procedures for financial, sub award and operations aspects of project.

Ensure compliance of financial and operations systems with FHI 360 policies and procedures, USAID rules and regulation, award requirements, and Government of Uganda laws.
Develop, analyse and monitor program budgets; monitor and track obligations and expenditures against budgets.
Advise senior leadership regularly on matters related to finance.
Provide technical assistance, as needed, to local partners on financial compliance and reporting.
Prepare and submit annual and quarterly financial and accrual reports to USAID.
Contribute to the development of high-quality work plans, quarterly and annual reports, financial reports, and any other reports required by USAID.
Liaise with internal and external auditors in the review of project financial management.
Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field from a recognized institution is required.
Professional accounting qualification (ACCA or CPA) is a requirement.
At least seven years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management, including overseeing the finance and operations of equally large and complex projects.
Familiarity with USG rules and regulations is required.
Knowledge in generally accepted accounting, budgeting, and fiscal control principles.
Demonstrated experience and skills in developing and managing large budgets.
Relevant skills in automated accounting software systems and database spreadsheets.
Experience building capacity in financial management of community-based organizations and implementing partners.
Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relations with NGO partners, community-based organizations, and international donor agencies.
Demonstrated leadership qualities in financial management expertise.
Strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills in English.

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