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Kampala, Uganda

Full-time

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August 16, 2024 at 2:00:00 PM

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Job Title

Finance Manager job at Pila Consultants

Job Description

Ensure that all project financial management, procurement and human resource practices follow USTP policy and donor regulations. Ensure appropriate internal control and effective management of funds to avoid waste and misuse. Work collaboratively with program managers, board members, and stakeholders, and communicating financial information effectively to diverse audiences.

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare information as needed to provide the Executive Director with a financial overview to support effective decision-making.
Ensure that expenditures are within budgets and in compliance with commitments made in grants and work plans; Track and analyze all costs incurred and oversee preparation and timely submission of monthly financial statements and reports;
Develop program budgets with teams and monitors budget pipelines; Provides timely and accurate financial reports as required.
Manages internal and external financial audits of the program; Timely preparation and processing of payments by ensuring that all payments are reasonable, allowable, allocable.
Ensure proper banking & Mobile money management and control to mitigate risks.
Supervise Management of petty cash fund by reviewing (for accuracy) and processing petty cash and bank vouchers. Supervise Finance assistant.

Qualifications and Competencies

Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Aaccounting
Two to three 3 years of accounting experience in a non-profit setting, or equivalent experience, training and education.
1 year should be of developing country experience or resource deprived environment.
A professional certificate in accounting such as ACCA or CPA.
Experience in the financial management of overseas programs at the management level.
Experience in working with computerized accounting systems, standard spreadsheet and database programs.
Experienced using SAGE / PASTEL software is preferred.
Strong understanding of non-profit financial management, including fund accounting, budgeting, grant management, and compliance with donor restrictions and regulations.
Familiarity with grant writing, fundraising strategies, and financial reporting requirements for grants and donations.
Ability to identifying and mitigating financial risks, ensuring adequate internal controls, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Dedication to the mission and values of USTP, understanding how financial decisions impact the organization's ability to achieve its goals.
Commitment to ethical behavior, honesty, and transparency in financial reporting and stewardship of donor funds.
Efficiently managing financial resources, including budget allocation, cost control, and optimizing financial sustainability. Ability to analyze financial data, interpret trends, and provide strategic insights to support decision-making and financial planning.
Understanding and measuring the financial impact of programs and initiatives on the organization's mission and stakeholders.
Flexibility to navigate the dynamic and often unpredictable financial landscape of non-profits, including responding to changes in funding and regulatory environments.
Ability to think strategically about financial sustainability, long-term planning, and innovative financial strategies to support organizational growth and impact.
Ability to handle financial challenges and constraints common in non-profits, while maintaining a proactive and solutions-oriented approach.
Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and quality of work.

How to Apply

APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
Please provide a detailed CV that demonstrates possession of relevant competencies, current position, the job requirements specified, academic qualifications, employment experience including current position, and contact details of three referees preferably from previous or current employments.
All candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to submit in single PDF their cover letter, CV and CERTIFIED copies of academic documents of not more than 2GB via email to pila3consultants@gmail.com quoting the position of interest in the subject line.
For further details please contact:
PILA Consultants Limited
Tel: +256-393 275 892, Mob: +256-78-4-219107, 0704-706910
E-mail: pila3consultants@gmail.com
You can also visit our website: www.pilaconsultants.co.ug
Posting date: 26th July 2024

Note: USTP is an equal opportunity employer therefore females and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. While PILA appreciates all the interested applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. In case you do not hear from PILA one month after the closing date, please consider yourself unsuccessful. Please note that any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Any telephone solicitation will lead to automatic disqualification.
PILA takes no responsibility for any costs by applicants that apply for any of the positions advertised here.