Jobs at DENIVA Uganda

DENIVA

Job Title: FINANCE MANAGER

DENIVA is a National Network of Non-Governmental and Community Based Organizations (NGO's/CBO's) providing a platform tor collective action and voice to voluntary local non government organizations to strongly advocate for the creation ot more opportunities for people and NGO participation in the development of Uganda. Founded in 1988 DENIVA provides its members and other CSO's with a platform and support to pursue policy advocacy and related issues in a collective manner with the main goal of poverty reduction, good governance and empowerment of the marginalized. The over 800 strong membership comprises of local, district, regional, national NGOs, CBOs and FBOs operating in different parts of the country and pursuing a wide range of developmental interests.


Job Title-. FINANCE MANAGER
This is a newly created position that requires a committed, versatile and innovative team player
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 the Administration and Programme departments, produce annual organizational and departmental budgets
• Put in place internal controls and ensure adherence thereafter
• 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


Job requirement

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 package.
• At least Five years in financial management position preferably with an NGO /CSO
• Should have extensive knowledge of Donor Reporting requirements and management of donor funds
• Knowledge of international accounting standards and practices. Should be able to articulate and explain them
• Must be a goal oriented and self driven individual who thrives on taking on responsibility 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 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


How to apply

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) OH Makerare Road Kampala, Uganda
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 ot 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 Monday 30th May 2011
5. Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted
6. Those who previously applied need not re-apply.



DEVELOPMENT NETWORK OF INDIGENOUS VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATIONS
P.O. Box 11224, TEL: 256-41-4530575 / 4540189 FAX: 256-41-4531236 KAMPALA, UGANDA, Email: info@deniva.or.ug, Web: www.deniva.orug