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Job Title: Finance Manager
This is a newly created position that requires a committed, versatile and innovative team player

QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND PROFILE:
• B.Com or BBA (Accounting option) or equivalent
• Full Professional Accounting qualifications i.e. ACCA, CPA or equivalent
• Should be conversant with at least two Accounting packages and should have ability to learn and adapt to the Pearl Accounting packages.
• At least five years in financial management position preferably with the NGO /CSO
• Knowledge of international accounting standards and practices .Should be able to articulate and explain them
• Must be an individual who is goal oriented and driven individually, who thrives on taking on responsibilities and achieving results both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent reporting, communication and presentation skills. Knowledge of the relevant computer packages shall be an advantage
• Ability to work under pressure with the minimum supervision yet ensuring accuracy of high quality of output conforming to internal and external deadlines.
• Proven management and leadership skills with ability to lead and ensure production of results
• Sound and objective judgment and ability to plan and organize own work and others efficiently
• Adequate understanding of the civil society sector in Uganda and how they work

SPECIFIC TASKS AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
• Reporting to the Executive Director
• Head of Finance Department
• Manage and maintain high quality accounting records and systems
• Produce timely financial reports to Member organizations, Donors and the Board of Directors
• Produce regular, timely and periodic financial reports to management and staff
• Ensure compliance to DENIVA's internal policies/ guidelines
• Ensure adherence to statutory regulations
• In coordination with Administration and Programme departments, produce annual organizational and departmental budgets
• Put in place internal controls and ensure adherence
• Ensure periodic spot checks and internal audits
• Maintain and manage the Assets Register
• Supervise and build capacity of Accounting staff Coordinate both external and internal audits
• Provide financial and accountability guidelines to the membership and secretariat
• Organize trainings of member organizations in financial management
• Any other duties as specified by the supervisor
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HOW TO APPLY:

1. Suitable candidates for any of the above posts should submit their hand written applications with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic certificates, names and address of three referees and a day time contact telephone number to the DENIVA offices addressed to:

The Chairperson
Personnel and Administration Committee
Block 9,
Plot 490 (Near Law Development Centre)
Off Makerere Road
P.O. Box 11224, TEL: 256-41-4530575/4540189
FAX: 256-41-4531236 KAMPALA, UGANDA
Email: info@deniva.or.ug,
Web: www.deniva.or.ug

2. All applications must be sealed and the post applied for clearly indicated on the top right corner of the envelope.
3. DENIVA is an equal opportunity employer and any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.
4. All applications should be delivered to the above address during official working hours (8.30am-5.00pm) not later than Friday 24th September 2010.
5. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.