Uganda Red Cross Society Jobs Vacancies- Career

Job Title: Director, Finance and Accounts.

Reports to: The Secretary General

Duty station: Kampala, Uganda

Grade: UR 2-1

Contracts duration: 4 years.



Key duties and responsibilities:

- Develop and oversee the implementation of financial management policies for the society.

- Take change of the Society’s Accounts Regulatory roles, and ensure operators comply with National Society’s Accounting Requirements.

- Ensure all financial reporting obligations to URCS Partners are met in accordance with the MOUs.

- Control income and expenditure and general financial management of the society.

- Ensure comprehensive and constructive staff performance reviews for staff supervised.

- Oversee management of the negotiations, funding and rescheduling of payments.



Minimum qualifications and working experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or its equivalent,

- Professional qualification in ACCA, CPA or its equivalent.

- Masters in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration of its equivalent desirable

- Substantial skills in computer applications (Spreadsheets and NAVISION)

- Experience in a reputable organization at senior management level for at least 5 years

- Competencies in strategic management, leadership, mentorship and problem solving.

- A team player with excellent communication.

- Negotiation and interpersonal skills a plus.



Application procedure:

Submit your application with copies of CV with three referees, copies of academic certificates, day time telephone contact to;



The Secretary General,

Uganda Red Cross Society,

P.O Box 494,

Plot 28/30 Lumumba Avenue, Kampala



Deadline: 27th January 2011