JSI Jobs and Vacancies- Finance and Administration Manager

Job Title: Finance and Administration Manager
Reports to: Project Director
Position: Uganda
Job Summary:
The Finance and Administration Manager will be responsible for the management of all TA-NPI's internal finance systems, In addition the role will be responsible for the accurate budget monitoring and reporting to JSI's Boston home office, between the grantees and the TA-NPI Kampala headquarters, and to CDC.

Key Responsibilities:
• Collaborates with the Project Director and technical staff to ensure coherence of program functions (activities) with the project budget;
• Assists the Project Director in addressing contract-related issues, ensuring that project financial controls and systems comply with generally accepted accounting practices and meet donor standards;
• Provides oversight on the preparation and submission of all project expenses, including review of transactions for coding accuracy and appropriateness of documentation and ensures that timely monthly reporting to JSI/Boston and CDC;
• Prepares budgets, monitor expenditures on a monthly basis, and prepares financial reports for the Project Director and JSl/ Boston office as required;
•Develops approaches to contain costs, improve cost effectiveness and streamline financial management;
• Advises project staff on USG rules and regulations to ensure compliance during project implementation;
• Reviews and approves monthly payroll to ensure that staff timesheets are filled out appropriately and are submitted on time; Liaises and works with project Staff, in regards to logistics and procurement activities;
• Supervises the TA-NPI Finance team; and
• Reviews all travel advance requests and reimbursements requests for USG compliance, Qualifications:
• A University degree in Commerce, Accounting or Business Administration (Finance or Accounting option) from a recognized university; and
• Possession of a postgraduate qualification or professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA or CIMA is an added

Experience:
• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in financial management of similar projects/programs;
• Computer literate, proficient with Excel and computerized accounting packages, working experience of QuickBooks, is an advantage;
•" Experience in employee supervision; and
• Solid understanding of USG financial policies and regulations.

Skills and Characteristics:
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills;
• Attention to detail and multitasking ability;
• Result- and team-oriented, honest and of high integrity; and
• Able to work with minimum supervision.
Apply for this job

Applications should include a cover letter an updated curriculum vitae and names of at least three professional references, and should be sent to: recruitment@ta-npi.org.

Closing date: 3rd December 2010

Due to the large number of expected applications, only short listed is will be contacted.