Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 26, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Bwindi Mgahinga Conservation Trust (BMCT) was established under the Uganda Trustees Act in 1994 and is a registered Conservation Trust mandated to work around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP) and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (MGNP) also known as Bwindi Mgahinga Conservation Area (BMCA).
Mission:
To foster biodiversity conservation in MGNP and BINP through: a. Investments in community projects b. Grants for research and ecological monitoring c. Funding park management and protection d. Programmes that create greater conservation awareness
BMCT wishes to fill the vacancy of Finance and Administration Manager in its Kabale office.
Main Purpose of the Job:
The Finance and Administration Manager shall be responsible for the management of BMCT's finances. SI he shall ensure that accounts are maintained in a manner consistent with the financial rules and regulations of BMCT, specific donor accounting requirements and in conformity with accepted international accounting standards He/she will monitor all accounts, provide overall financial management and report on the activities of all projects. The Finance and Administration Manager will also assist in the establishment and monitoring of acceptable accounting systems for the intermediary agencies. .

Key Responsibilities
• Development and establishment of a sound financial management, monitoring and evaluation system and procedures
• Ensure transparency, accountability and effective use of BMCT financial resources Ensure Emely budgeting, management and reporting of BMCT finances.
• Oversee the effective implementation of BMCT financial investment strategy M) Ensure the effective implementation of BMCT financial policies, procedures and Practices.
• Effective supervision, monitoring and appraisal of staff
Detailed Tasks
• Ensure the development, establishment of sound financial management policies, procedures and Practices
• Maintain BMCT's financial accounts in accordance with the Trust's financial rules and regulations
• Carry out financial and technical review of project proposals for funding submitted by LCSC
• Oversee reviews of BMCT's finances and financial procedures and continuously monitor and evaluate the overall financial performance;
• Supervise the filing of accounting documents, including computerization, and transactions out of petty cash
• Organize financial and office systems audit,
• Assist in the preparation of budgets, annual work plans, progress reports, quarterly reports, and other reports as required
• Prepare reports on the performance of the Endowment Fund
• Oversee investments and provide specialized advice to the Trust Administrator and the Board on financial investment matters.
• Monitor al contracts to ensure compliance with the conditions therein.
• Manage staff payroll

Skills
• Good communication skills:
• Business management skills,
• Investment appraisal
• Good interpersonal skills
• Computer skills and extensive knowledge of accounting software
Other requirements
• Ability to produce accurate financial reports in a timely manner.
• Ability to supervise staff and build teamwork
• Ability to deal with various grantees and donors
• Highest level of integrit

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or a related field. CPA or Chartered Accountant with a very good knowledge of internationally accepted accounting principles.
• Experience At least seven years experience in accounting, financial management and administration.
• Experience of working with donor NGO funded projects is an added advantage.

Job Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree
Job Experience Requirements: 7 years

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Job application procedure
Send your application plus copies of all your academic documents to bmct@bwinditrust.org with copy to bugaari@bwinditrust.org  
Note that the deadline for submission of applications is 16th August 2019.Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted  

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