Jobs at War Child UK in Uganda - Finance Officer

Job Title:  Finance Officer, Kampala.

Reporting to Finance Manager, Kampala. Location  Kampala, Central Uganda.

Job Purpose:

    Assist in the management of War Child UK’s program overall finance, accounts and administration.

Main Responsibilities:

    Areas of program responsibility include, but are not limited to leading the following functions; accounting, budgeting, financial planning and reporting, debtors/creditors management, cash management and insurance Finance: Under the guidance and supervision of the Finance Manager (FM)
    Perform all balance sheet account reconciliation’s on a timely basis for All WCUK, Uganda offices and that discrepancies are brought to the attention of the Finance Manager to facilitate decision making.
    Ensure internal control procedures are followed for all cash disbursements, receipts and transfers
    Responsibility for carrying out all day-to-day financial tasks including preparation and processing of petty cash vouchers, petty cash reconciliations, bank reconciliation, cheque preparation, processing of invoices, maintenance of cheque register, financial filing for Kampala office.
    Help In processing the national payroll including ensuring standard financial controls, salary allocations and serve as the secondary liaison with field offices and local government to ensure compliance with national tax and labour regulations.
    Support the provision o( quality narrative and auditable financial reports to War Child UK and donors.
    Help actual budget results lo identify compliance issues and provide necessary project reviews.
    Participate in strengthening the financial capabilities of partner organizations. notably through training and workshops.
    Review of financial data submitted by all staff and partner CBOs to Identify weaknesses or problems being encountered and to recommend corrective action.

Others

    Sign up to and operate in accordance with WC UK’s child protection policy, fraud policy & code of conduct.
    Be gender sensitive in all the financial activities.
    Any other task as needed by the Country Finance Manager.

Requirement:
Contractual Terms;

    Preferred start date: As soon as possible..
    Salary: Grade 5, Step A - J (Ugx 1,100.000 to Ugx 1,403,910) depending on qualification and experience.
    Leave: 21 days/year (holiday year runs from Jan to Dec)

Other Benefits: Contribution lo Health Costs, on the job training, relocation allowance and communication.

    Contract length: 1 year renewable subject to performance and funding.

Person Specification;

    Knowledge of Quick Books and advance excel are a must.
    BA in Finance or Accounting.
    Profession Qualifications in Accounting (ACCA or CPA level 2) is an added advantage.
    2 - 3 years of post graduation experience.
    Demonstrable technical skills in accounting and financial management.
    Demonstrable ability to develop budgets, forecasts and financial reports.

Experience: 2


How to apply:

Email your CV & covering letter to omuganda@warchild.org.uk

or hand it in atl WC UK Offices in Pader, Kampala, Kotido, Kaabong or Soroti.

Your CV must include your education, work and salary history, contact details and the names and contact details of three referees

    Your covering letter must explain how you meet the person specific requirements outlined above.
    Closing date: 10th May 2013
    Interviews will be held in WC UK’s Kampala Office

Please note that only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Deadline: 10/05/2013