Senior Finance Officer job at African Initiatives For Relief & Development
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Vacancy title:
Senior Finance Officer

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Accounting & Finance ]

Jobs at:

African Initiatives For Relief & Development

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, January 15 2025 

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Uganda, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, December 24 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
The objective of this post typically revolves around higher-level responsibilities such as financial analysis, strategic planning, compliance, and team leadership.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Analyze financial data to provide insights into budget performance, identify trends, and support decision-making processes with meaningful reports and forecasts.
• Ensure that all financial practices comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, including tax codes, accounting principles, and financial reporting requirements.
• Support the FAM in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, comparing actual performance with the budget and making necessary adjustments or recommendations for cost control and revenue enhancement.
• Implement and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets, reduce financial risks, and prevent fraud or errors in financial records.
• Oversee audit processes (internal and external), ensure all necessary documentation is provided, and work closely with auditors to address any issues. Additionally, manage tax planning and compliance for the organization.
• Supervise accountants and Fin/Admin Officers, providing guidance, training, and development opportunities to improve their skills and performance.
• Continuously evaluate and improve accounting processes and systems to enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Work closely with other departments (e.g., finance, operations, HR) to provide financial insights, support planning, and ensure alignment between financial and operational goals.
• Assist the FAM in long-term financial planning, identifying potential risks and opportunities, and providing strategic recommendations to management.

Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• A recognized professional designation in Accounting or Internal Auditing (ACCA, CPA, CFA, CMA, CGA, CIA or CISA) or Masters in relevant field is an added advantage.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience working in Finance and Accounting.
• Proficiency in the use QuickBooks Accounting Software

Others/Extra Details
• People oriented and results driven
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and work well under pressure and deadlines.
• Experience working with international development partners, international nongovernmental organizations (INGOs) and donors (in particular UNHCR experience) is an asset.
• Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and knowledge of spread sheet and database packages.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of honesty and Integrity
• Attention to detail and accuracy

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Accounting/ Finance jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, January 15 2025
Duty Station: Uganda
Posted: 24-12-2024
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 24-12-2024
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 24-12-2070
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