Vacancy title:
Finance and administration officer

Jobs at:
Lango Child and Community Development Federation (LACCODEF)

Deadline of this Job:
3rd February, 2017 at 5:00 pm.

Duty Station:
Lira district

Job details:
KEY RESULT AREAS

• Management and oversight on Federation financial resources.
  
• Responsible for administration (Assets, stores over sight and management). ,
  
• Payroll management.
  
• Financial forecasts and reporting.
  
• Ensuring proper accountability.
  
• Supervision of line staff.
  
• Monitoring project/grants fund utilization compliance.
  
• Complies with local tax roles and other local legal requirements.
  
• Coordinates annual external audit; and support implementation of the resulting plan of action and audit corrective measures.
  
• Monitoring procurement processes

QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

• A minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Commerce (Accounting), Business Administration (Accounting) or any other Finance management related field with a relevant experience.
  Partial professional qualification in ACCA or CPA is an added advantage
  
• Certificate in Procurement and Supply Chain Management is required
  
• Practical computer skills and experience with any accounting software is desirable.
  
• Excellent reporting skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  
• Ability to work under pressure.
  
• Highly flexible and able to work beyond normal working hours, as need arises.
  
• At least three years’ working experience in a busy NGO setting.
  
• Demonstrated relevant work experience in accounting, including analysis, financial reporting, budgeting, and financial software! Reporting systems. Experience in an organization with UN/EU/USG Grants Standard Provisions and Financial Requirements preferable.
  
• Strong understanding of generally ‘Accepted Accounting Principles, international Accounting Standards, internal controls, and segregation of duties.
  
• Good understanding of grants administrative, financial and general management principles and skilled in financial reporting, budgeting and taxes.
  
• Ability to work independently and under tight time constraints.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Demonstrable team work.
  
• High level of personal integrity, honesty and accountability. .
  
• Ability to pay attention to details.
  
• Able to work under minimal supervision.
  
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
  
• Strong interpersonal communicative skills; experience in team leadership and participatory management.
  
• Ability to maintain confidential financial information.
  
• Previous experience in NGO setting

Job application procedure
How to Apply: If you meet the above requirements and are interested, submit your application, detailed CV, copies of academic and professional papers and Names of 3 Professional Referees (including previous work place) with their Email! Day time telephone contacts to:

To The Chairperson Lango Child and Community Development Federation P.0. Box 691 Lira. Submit sealed applications to the ‘ Administrative Assistant, at LACCODEF Office, plot 23/25 Acol Enoch Road, opposite Margarita Hotel, Adyel Division, Lira Municipality Or ' Child Fund Uganda National office on Plot 71/72, Namirembe Road
- Kampala

Closing date for receiving applications is 3rd February, 2017 at 5:00 pm. Please note that;
While we appreciate all applications, only Short listed candidates will be contacted.