NGO Jobs in Uganda at Water For People

Job Title:    Regional Finance & Administration Manager
Employer: Water For People
Location:  Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Regional Director

Duties:
Act as a key liaison between CPs and HQ to maintain effective communication and ongoing engagement.
Serve as a voice for HQ in the region, in both financial and HR matters.
Work closely with the RD, CPs and HQ to assist in annual budget development including preparing budget timeline, Excel template, train employees, review and analyze for reasonableness, and review for compliance with existing grants.
Tasked with the monthly review of financial statements and accompanying documentation from all country offices within region by providing thorough, detailed analysis of financial statements for each country, relevant to each country or district’s specific grants and program activities with analysis of explanations for each major budget/forecast variance; thoughtful outlook on each country or district’s future budget performance; key insights and areas of financial concern; and any other pertinent issues related to each center’s ability to meet its financial targets. Recommend and assist with adjustments as needed.
Work with CP accountants to perform a monthly reconciliation of temporary restricted monies and grant tracking for both financial and programmatic metrics, through the year. Review reports for HQ and donors. Maintain a regional “funding spreadsheet” which details restricted funds available to programs, annually.
Provide support to the IT department on ensuring the accomplishment of IT policy in the region.
Provide support to donor’s visits when needed.
During the annual risk assessment process, provide support to the country programs and lead to ensure that risks in the areas of finance and administration are appropriately mitigated and in compliance with organizational and country specific regulations.
Provide support to the country programs to ensure that all legally required safety and security measures are adopted and in place.


Education:
The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Masters’ Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent related work experience.
Certified/Chartered Accountant fully qualified in ACCA or CPA from any of our countries of operation.

Experience
A minimum of five to ten years’ experience in a management role in Accounting or Finance departments.
At least four years of non-profit accounting/ finance/grant management experience.
At least two years of Human Resources experience, with exposure to all aspects of the employee life-cycle.
Knowledge of accounting software, preferably NetSuite.
Broad knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of accounting, auditing, and financial reporting.
International multi-currency experience a plus.
Flexible and able to coordinate multiple projects and meet tight deadlines; must be able to work overtime periodically.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send a cover letter that introduces you to us, and provides insights into both your experiences and how you are the ideal candidate for this position, an updated CV, relevant certificates (ACCA or CPA) and three referees via E-mail to: careers@waterforpeople.org. Please include the job title in the subject line of the E-mail.

Deadline: 26th May, 2017