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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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