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Rucruitment of a Senior Financial Officer

Job Title: Senior Financial Officer

A Kampala – based equal Opportunities HIV/ AIDS research Organization is currently seeking applications for the following position: Senior Financial Officer required to assist with Overseeing and coordinating the Finance Department:

Reports to the Division Head, Finance Department

Responsibilities:
1. Assist with the supervision of the finance team as they process transactions, enter data into the accounting packages, carry out reconciliations, produce financial reports and carry out other departmental function.
2. Carryout data checks on a regular basis for correctness and accuracy.
3. Payroll preparation and related report production ensuring compliance with statutory guidelines like NSSF and PAYE.
4. Ensure that the reports to the funders are submitted in the appropriate format and within strict timelines.
5. Ensure that financial operations are in conformity with the accounting manual and other funding agency requirements and also review and update the accounting manual.
6. Establish and oversee budget preparation and give accurate and timely reports on expenditures and balances.
7. Liaise with the internal and external auditor and ensure that audit recommendations are implemented on a timely basis.
8. Progressively evaluating the accounting system for performance and necessary upgrade.
9. Analytical review of the financial records to ensure correctness and conformity with the acceptable accounting guidelines.

Requirements:
 Must be a holder of a Bachelors of commerce degree with a bias in accounting and full qualifications in ACCA or its equivalent is essential.
 At least 5 years proven working experience in a busy donor – funded organization with 2 years working as a supervisor in a busy accounts department and must have proficiency in use of Excel. Use of computerized accounting packages as Navision is a desirable qualification.
 Must have a high integrity, excellent management and good communication skills, team player, be pro – active, demonstrate close attention to detail, and be willing to take up new challenges and initiatives to benefit the organization.

How to apply

 Applications with complete C.V, including 3 referees and their full addresses or contact Tel Nos, copies of academic certificates and testimonials, and fully addressed to:
The Human Resource Manager – P.O.Box 23491-Kampala, not later than 3rd March, 2011. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

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