Jobs Vacancies in UNHCO Uganda- Career Opportinities

Job Title: Finance Officer

Reports to: ED



Duties and responsibilities:

- Oversee the financial and accounting activities establish and maintain internal control systems for receipt and expenditure of funds, guidelines, procedures and cash flows.

- Establishing an effective financial management system to support transparent and accountable resources management to ensure prudent use of the financial and physical resources of the project.

- Process and code expenditure and internal recoveries in accordance with approved work plans and budgets.

- Responsible for working with VHR member organizations to revise and finalize work plans and budgets and ensure strict timely compliance to financial guidelines.

- Establishing and maintaining a sound financial management system.

- Provide operational support to partner organizations on the expenditure including short term action plans and expenditure scheduling.



Personal specifications:

- A goof first degree in Finance and Accounting or equivalent full professional qualifications (ACCA, CPA etc)

- At least 5 years experience in project finance and accounting with a reputable organization, multiple donor funded project experience; knowledge of the operations of project management operations of donor agencies would be of advantage.

- A proven record of impeccable professional supported by written testimonials.

- Experience in grant tracking and working partners in a coalition.

- Thorough knowledge of computerized accounting packages, with sound exposure to spreadsheets and modern financial systems and procedures.

- Mature, confident and motivated team player qualities.



Application procedure:

Send in English, hard copies of your cover letter, CV with three references, day time telephone contacts and salary expectations to;



The Executive Director,

Uganda National Health /Consumers’ Organization

Plot 91 Bukoto Street, Kamwokya

P.O Box 70095 Kampala

Tel: 0414 532123