Finance Officer

Job Title:    Finance Officer Schools
Employer:  Promoting Equality in African Schools (PEAS UK)
Location: Kampala, Uganda


Duties:
·         Ensure the effective coordination and task management of PEAS’ schools finance team to ensure finance targets are met, including timely consolidation and submission of mandatory returns i.e. NSSF returns, compilation of Tax returns, and planning and management of school internal audit processes.
·         Work closely with the Finance Manager Schools, provide support to school leaders with change management initiatives as appropriate, in implementing the agreed operating model and any related schools finance management requirements.
·         The incumbent will ensure the appropriate integration, implementation and compliance with PEAS financial policies & procedures, and relevant codes of good practice, in the network schools.
·         Mitigate against risks that involve finance, taxes or budgets that will, impact school sustainability, escalating high/complex risks as appropriate.
Financial Management and Reporting:
·         Coordinate and lead the preparation of annual and forecast budgets for PEAS schools, in collaboration with relevant school leaders and finance staff.
·         The jobholder will facilitate internal audits and the implementation of audit recommendations across TCAS’ schools Network
·         Provide on -going technical support to the finance teams and school leaders, including support with month end finance and reporting processes


Education:
·         The applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting

Experience:
·         A minimum of three years of general accounting and financial management experience
·         Broad knowledge and understanding of accounting and financial standards
·         Computer literacy i.e. familiarity with and experience of using computerized accounting packages e.g. Quick books and Microsoft Office applications especially Microsoft Excel
·         Previous experience in the training and mentoring of finance staff

How to Apply:
All candidates must send their applications (paying particular attention to the person specification) and curriculum vita to:

The Human Resource Manager,
PEAS Uganda,
Plot 2881, Block 216, Ntinda Kisaasi,
Mumbejja Road opposite Ndere Centre.
P. O. Box 23308, Kampala, Uganda.

OR Send your Application and CV only to: email: info-peasuganda@peas.org.uk