Vacancy title:
Finance Manager

Jobs at:
Wageningeni University and Research

Deadline of this Job:
latest 12th of November 2017

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
POSITION TITLE: Finance Manager
DUTY STATION: Kampala
ORGANISATIONAL UNIT: Finance
DURATION: Fixed Term: 1 Year Renewable

Organisational setting
Wageningen UR Uganda Ltd works on processes of innovation and change through facilitating innovation, brokering knowledge and supporting capacity development. Wageningen UR Uganda is part of Wageningen University and Research, under the unit Centre for Development Innovation. Wageningen UR Uganda is implementing a 4 year ISSD Pius project funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Kampala. The programme aims to strengthen the development of a vibrant, pluralistic and market-oriented seed sector that is able to address key challenges that hamper the seed sector development such as seed quality assurance and availability of foundation seed.

The project is implemented in collaboration with the ~ National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) for public varieties and foood crops and private sector for vegetable seed. Four Field offices are located at selected Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (ZARDI) and host the Seed Expert, Agribusiness Expert, Driver and Finance & Admin Assistant (FAA).

Reporting Lines
The Finance Manager reports to the Director
Wageningen UR Uganda

Job Purpose:
The Finance Project Manager is part oi the Management Team within the organization and will be responsible for sound and accurate financial planning and reporting in the organisation, ensuring compliance with general accepted accounting practices (GAAP), donor and Headquarter requirements. The manager is responsible for the financial and accounting systems of the organisation. He/ She shall be responsible for;

A) Efficient planning, monitoring and utilisation of organizational funds

• Provide leadership to WUU’s Finance and Accounting strategy to optimize the company‘s financial performance and efficient donor fund utilization
  
• Contribute fully to the development of organisation's strategy across all projects, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate and providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets and other organizational drivers
  
• Develop annual financial plans and projections for the organisation
  
• Conduct analysis of financial risks and benefits on business initiatives Periodically review the organizational finance policy and provide recommendations for improvements.
  
• Prepare periodic financial donor reports as per donor requirements Technical support in the development of project work plans, budgets and project expenditures, making sure documents are accurately prepared, based on realistic prices, donor guidelines, organizational principles and prudent coding system. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual budget vs expenditure monitoring reports and share with Chief of Party (COP) and
  
• Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) and other parties.
  
• Technical support to Field Offices, Sub
  
• grantees, and other (implementing partners)
  
• Coordinate & Monitor Financial Transactions, prepare periodic cash flow projections and timely request for advances from headquarter and donors Coordinate and Manage Annual Audits Supervise Finance staff

0ther tasks and duties

• Maintain strategic relationships in headquarter, URA and other relevant parties.
  
• Be up to date on all tax and finance related legal requirements
  
• Any other duty as required by the Chief of Party and/or Deputy Chief of Party

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance /Commerce/ Accounting Required. MBA or equivalent preferred.
  
• At least five years‘ experience are titration manager/head of finance department/unit in an organization
  
• Must have at attained ACCA or i1l'l\ or in final stage.
  
• At least five years’ experience managing projects including project development. implementation, reporting, schedules, and risk management.
  
• Experience in analyzing information, identifying challenges and bottlenecks, and effectively communicating recommendations to management.
  
• Experience and competence not using accounting software like Tally, or other financial management tools to work more efficiently and reduce time is critical.
  
• Excellent analytical skills with an eye for detail
  
• Excellent communication skills with in levels of staff, often having to work with various departments to help and manage their own budgets.
  
• Ability to handle high levels of and critical decision-making.
  
• High integrity and openness with commitment to good government.
  
• Energetic, highly motivated. with an enquiring mind and passion tor excellence and innovation in pursuit oi business growth and success.
  
• Demonstrates initiative and effectively manages self and team through self paced environment
  
• Excellent English language skills, including report writing; relevant language ski is will be an added benefit;
  
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  
• Ugandan nationality

More information about ISSD and the position visit our website: www.issduganda.org.

Job application procedure
More information about ISSD and the position visit our website: www.issduganda.org.

Shortlisting will take place continuously until the position is filled. Deadline tor application is until the position is tilled or latest 12th of November 2017. interested candidates can send their application letter and CV (max. 6 pages) to hr@issduganda.org Please D0 NOT attach certificates or academic qualification.