Director , Finance Job Opportunity at Family Health Initiative

Wednesday, 26 November 2014

Job Title: Director, Finance

Job ID: 14805

Job Location: Dar es Salaam-Tanzania

Employer: Family Health Initiative (FHI360)

Contract Type:Full Time

About FHI 360:

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Director of Finance 

Job Duties:

Oversees, manages, prepares, administers and directs the control of the budget;

• Reviews and approves recommendations for financial planning and control, providing relevant fiscal information to executive management team. Develops and manages internal financial audits;
• Develops formal reporting system to communicate results of audit activities to management and regulatory compliance agencies;
• Provides leadership and technical guidance for compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) legislation;
• Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function;
• Leads corporate or program the finance/accounting function to achieve organizational strategic and operational goals;
• Provides oversight with strategic direction, processes improvement plans, financial reporting, budgetary planning and procedures, audit reviews and financial controls;
• Approves credit and billing terms for contracts and manages financial systems used for reporting revenue and taxes in compliance with regulatory requirements;
• Identifies and provides solutions to executive level management on financial matters to make better business decisions;
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency with government regulations; 
• Guides managers and staff to achieve strategic and operational goals for the department and organization; 
• •Approves procurement requests and manages financial tools used for reporting program expenditures in compliance with regulatory requirements;
• Develops and manages internal financial reviews with country offices and implements corrective action plans; 
• Develops tailored training plans applicable to the needs of the organization and communicate results of internal review activities to management and regulatory compliance agencies.
  

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent - Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Related Field;
• Typically requires 10+ years of finance management experience;
• Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff;
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English;
• Prior work in a non-governmental organization (NGO);
• Work experience in Tanzania preferred;
• Current work authorization in Tanzania preferred;
• CPA Certification preferred.
  

We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. 

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Accounting Jobs at Industrial Promotion Services; Senior Internal Auditor

Tuesday, 11 November 2014

Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor

Job Location:	Arua, Uganda
Employer:	Industrial Promotion Services (IPS)

Description:

Industrial Promotion Services (IPS) is a large development Institution with International affiliations and wide ranging investments in a significant number of developing countries.

IPS Companies embrace the most suitable and advanced production technologies across a wide range of projects mainly in the following sectors – Food and Agro Processing, Printing and Packaging, Specialized Textiles, Leather, Pharmaceuticals and Infrastructure. IPS project companies are spread in countries in East Africa as well as Mozambique, D R Congo and Madagascar.

IPS Kenya Ltd with its Headquarters in Nairobi seeks to fill in the following position at their subsidiary West Nile Rural Electrification Company Limited (WENRECo), in Arua, Uganda:

About the Job

The holder of this position will be charged with the responsibility of ensuring that internal controls and risk management structures of the Company are effective.

Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, the Senior Internal Auditor will be responsible for conducting internal audit checks to assess effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial transactions and efficiency of the operations. 

In addition, review the implementation status of recommendations from prior internal and external audits. Other responsibilities include assisting the Internal Audit Manager identify risk factors and developing mitigation measures, preparing audit reports and developing recommendations for improving service delivery systems.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducting Company risk assessment, designing annual audit plan and audit test procedures.
• Carrying out routine and periodic spot checks on processes and records for selected high risk operating functions in the Company.
• Coordinating the documentation and revision of standard operating procedures with key emphasis on the adequacy of controls testing for compliance with the procedures.
• Preparing and submitting management reports on Internal Control reviews with recommendations for corrective action, to all the stakeholders within the required time frame.
• Conducting follow-up reviews, ensuring actions are implemented correctly on a timely basis.
• Conducts Investigations on irregularities, drawing up and overseeing implementation of measures to prevent recurrence.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or business management from a recognized university and CPA (U)/ CPA (K) qualification;
• At least 4 years relevant professional experience in audit;
• Auditing experience in a reputable audit firm will be an added advantage
• Computer literate with hands on experience in the use of Accounting Software(s);
• CISA of CIA qualification is an added advantage;
• Ability to work independently without supervision;
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to pay attention to details;
• Ability to work well in a team, excellent communication and presentation skills; and
• Ability to maintain the highest standards of ethics, confidentiality and professionalism.

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Finance and Reporting Specialist Job Vacancy at Save the Children in Uganda

Job Title:  Finance and Reporting Specialist

Organisation: Save the Children

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Manager Strengthening Capacity to Care (SC2C)

About Save:

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale.  In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the Children has a staff complement of over 200 persons. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfill their potential. In 2013, we reached over 143 million children through our work around 52m directly and 91 million indirectly around the world.

Job Summary: The Save the Children Finance and Reporting Specialist will be responsible for providing technical assistance for all aspects related to financial management and reporting. The incumbent may be called upon as and when necessary to support the emergency team in cases of humanitarian crisis.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  

• The Finance and Reporting Specialist should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or finance management or professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, ICSA or the equivalent accrued working experience in a related position.
• Four or more years’ relevant experience working with International NGO’s particularly those addressing human/children’s rights and those applying partnership approaches is desirable
• Past exposure and experience of working with local partners and District Local Government in Child Rights Governance, Health, Nutrition, Education, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection is an added advantage.
• Possess excellent analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.
• Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.
• Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.
• Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.    Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
• Excellent time management and planning capacity.
• Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.
• Willingness to extensively travel to the field.

Deadline Date: 14/11/2014.

 How to Apply:

Please send your application letters with detailed CVs indicating three professional referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to:

The Director of Human Resources & Administration

Save the Children

Plot 68/70, Kira Road

P.O Box 12018,

Kampala, Uganda

Electronic copies can be sent via email to: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org

NB:  Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications that are submitted online.

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Accountant Jobs in Kenya; Programme Accountant

Job Title: Programme Accountant

Job Location: Lodwar, Turkana

Contract Type: Open Ended

LEVEL:  D1 National

Oxfam’s operational programme in Turkana incorporates significant interlinked sectoral elements (including provision of food assistance, cash based approaches, public health and improved access to water, livestock interventions, peace building and conflict mitigation and education) designed to respond effectively to emergencies, to support recovery and reduce vulnerability.  Throughout its work, the Kenya programme seeks to link development, humanitarian work and policy influencing in order to maximise impact. In support of the Turkana programme we are looking for a dynamic and knowledgeable Programme Accountant to enhance the impact of our missions in Turkana.
The Role
This role reports to the Programme Coordinator. You will be responsible for co-ordinating the management of all bank and cash transactions from and to the Nairobi bank accounts in order that programme activities can be efficiently carried out. He/she will review monthly payroll for accuracy, completeness and ensure that taxes and other deductions are remitted on time. Ensure that payroll is agreeing to people soft and end of contract (EOCs) provisions are done and also reconciles to people soft. You will process cheque payments ensuring that invoices are thoroughly checked and checks together with payment vouchers raised are appropriately approved and filled in safe.  You will assist programme managers and officers prepare project budgets and proposals, provide programme with advice and on donor regulation and proper donor budget format.  You will Provide financial management support to partner organizations through capacity building using participatory approaches, development of proper Accounting systems and procedures.
The Person
To be successful in this role, you will have a first degree and accounting qualification (CPAK, ACCA 1 or its equivalent) from a recognised institution coupled with extensive accounting experience preferably in a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO).  Knowledge and understanding of project budgeting, monitoring and reporting is essential.  You will have knowledge and experience of computerised accounting systems and demonstrable numeracy and computer skills.  You will have the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and show initiative.  You will be a strategic thinker with good decision making skills.  You will be required to have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Deadline Date: 21/11/2014

How to Apply:
Please read the full job profile and submit your application and CV including a day time contact by applying online using this link: http://bit.ly/1sdIaEp

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization. 

Diversity The difference starts with you!

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Finance and Administration Manager Job Vacancy at FHI 360 in Kampala, Uganda

Wednesday, 20 August 2014

Job Title: Finance and Administration Manager

Organisation: FHI 360

Funding Source: USAID

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Job ID: 14703

About FHI: 

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.

Job Overview: The Finance and Administration Manager will support an upcoming water and sanitation project in Uganda funded by USAID. The Finance and Administration Manager is responsible for managing project finances, budgeting, financial reporting, accounting, procurement and compliance. She/he assures the accuracy and integrity of the project financial management system, compliance with FHI 360 and donor financial management policies and procedures and monitors financial reporting and record-keeping of project grantees and sub-recipients.

Job Duties: 

• Intuitively reviews and analyzes monthly financial reports regarding budgets- actual and forecast.
• Provides recommendations and consuls with management on financial projects and compliances
• Actively participates and provides financial reporting for annual budget planning, audit reviews and assessments.
• Engaged in the more critical and confidential aspects of financial analysis. 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.
• Stays abreast with the latest trends in financial accounting and mentors staff.
• Builds and trains staff on financial policies and procedures, GAAP practices and client relationships.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: 

• The candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent - Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or Related Field.
• Professional Certifications i.e. CPA Certification preferred.
• At least five to eight years’ related work experience, including 3 years in management and 3 years working at the corporate or organization level.
• Past experience managing a financial analysis department is required.
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English; fluent in host country language as appropriate.
• Prior work in a non-governmental organization (NGO).  Experience working with an international organization.
• The applicant should have detailed 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.
• Excellent and demonstrated project management skills.
• 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 familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and experience with automated financial reporting, government accounting practices, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) systems.
• Sound knowledge and past experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) practices and reporting guidelines.
• Must have excellent organizational, supervisory, leadership and managerial skills.
• Possess the 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.
• Possess excellent communication, diplomatic and negotiation skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a timely manner.

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