Senior Finance Officer

at Catholic Relief Services
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted February 29, 2024
Category Accounting & Finance
Job Type FULL_TIME
Currency UGX

Description

•Monitor disbursement/receipt schedules, alert relevant staff of due payments/liquidations, and maintain appropriate communication and follow-up to facilitate timeliness of financial resource management.
•Evaluate and monitor subrecipient financial management processes in accordance with policy and strengthen capacity of partner in financial accounting and transactions.
•Prepare various, periodic, and ad hoc financial reports, as needed, and perform variance analyses to assist with decision-making and proper management of financial resources.
•Provide information to subrecipients and staff on financial accounting policies and procedural compliance issues and contribute to capacity strengthening.
•Perform assigned treasury (cash payment/receipt, cash forecast, etc.) duties, as long as segregation of duties is ensured.

Basic Qualifications
•B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent).
•Minimum of two years’ experience in a position with similar responsibilities, preferably with an international or local NGO, or a financial/banking institution.

Required Languages – Ability to speak English and any of the local languages.
Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 50% to the Field offices.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
•Knowledge of the relevant public donors’ regulations preferred.
•Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications.
•Knowledge of financial reporting software preferred.

Preferred Qualifications
•Excellent analytical skills with ability to detect and report inconsistencies.
•Accuracy and completeness with great attention to detail
•Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
•Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results oriented.
•Ability to work collaboratively.

Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
•Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
•Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
•Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
•Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
•Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies:
•Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
•Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
•Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

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