Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 14, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Uganda National NGO Forum (UNNGOF) is a national platform for NGOs that influence governance and development processes in Uganda and enhance their operating environment. Its constituency comprises National, Regional and International NGOs operating in different parts of the country. It also works with a larger civil society constituency to promote citizen-based governance.
UNNGOF is seeking to recruit a competent and committed individual to fill the following vacant position:
Team Leader, Finance & Administration

Position Description
UNNGOF wishes to acquire the services of a Team Leader, Finance & Administration. This is a managerial position reporting directly to the Executive Director. The selected candidate will be expected to provide strategic leadership to the Finance and Administration team, ensuring a smooth operation of the Finance and Administration office, making sure the team provides quality service, utilising appropriate economical limitation but still satisfying the expectations of our members and partners.
The Team Leader must have a strategic mindset, sound leadership qualities and a broad understanding of financial management principles.
The position also provides inspirational leadership in the development and implementation of the finance, human resource, administration and procurement policies in line with UNNGOF’s policy framework and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities
Managerial Responsibilities
• Prepare annual work plans and budgets.
• Present work plans and budgets to the Executive Director and subsequently to the Board.
• Prepare relevant financial reports for the leadership of UNNGOF.
• Oversee the Human Resource & Administration function of the organisation.
• Participate in the fundraising efforts of the organisation.

Professional Responsibilities
• Supervise the day-to-day team responsibilities and duties.
• Collecting, interpreting, and reviewing financial information for decision making.
• Review and approve expenditures and other financial related transactions in line with the financial policies and procedures.
• Predicting future financial trends and cash flows.
• Producing financial reports related to budgets, account payables, account receivables, expenses etc.
• Participate in developing long-term business plans based on these reports.
• Participate in developing strategies that work to minimize financial risk.
• Keep records of all donor type funding including receipt and spending of such funds and take part in financial reporting on grants to donors.
• Develop and implement financial reporting systems in line with financial frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Lead the development, review, interpretation and implementation and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures; procurement guidelines, donors’
• financial management guidelines, human resource and
• other statutory requirements.
• To manage and initiate controls of all aspects of the UNGOF’s finances including cash flow.
• Responsible for the stores and procurement function.
• Coordinate external audit engagements in line with the UNNGOF policies and International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Ensure the integrity of accounting systems and data security.

Candidate Profile
• At least 8-10 years of sound technical knowledge and work experience in a reputable organisation.
• Management experience of no less than 5 years with a reputable NGO.
• Experience of working in Non-Governmental Organisations is an advantage.
• Practical experience in using computerised financial accounting packages.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, or Business Administration (Accounting) or any other relevant qualification.
• Must be a member to a professional accounting body (ACCA, CPA).
• A Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance and Accounting is an added advantage.

Skills
• Financial management skills
• Budgeting and budgetary control skills
• Analytical skills
• Strategic planning skills
• Communication and networking
• Donor/contract management skills
• Ability to establish critical working relationships
• Ability to promote and safeguard UNNGOF policies

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Suitable and qualified candidates should submit their applications, detailed CV including contact addresses of three referees and copies of professional/academic certificates to the Executive Director via email jobs@ngoforum.or.ug  not later than 29th July 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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