Vacancy title:
Director of Finance and Operations
Jobs at:
ACDI/VOCADeadline of this Job:
Sunday, December 15 2024
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, December 06 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Overview
ACDI/VOCA is a global development design and delivery partner that has implemented effective economic and social development projects in nearly 150 countries since 1963. We empower people to make positive changes in their lives by applying our expertise in sustainable agriculture, resilience, economic opportunity, access to finance, and equity & inclusion to create meaningful, lasting impact. ACDI/VOCA and its affiliates design and implement donor-funded projects, facilitate impact investing, deliver financial services, and partner with businesses to promote inclusive practices and build sustainable supply chains. In 2024, ACDI/VOCA was named a Top Workplace by the Washington Post and received 2024 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence recognition for its innovation, work-life flexibility, compensation & benefits, leadership, and purpose & values.
Director of Finance and Operations, Uganda RFSA
ACDI/VOCA is seeking a Director of Finance and Operations for a Resilience Food Security Activity (RFSA) in Uganda funded by USAID. The anticipated program will work to improve and sustain the food and nutrition security of vulnerable populations through multi-year resilience food and nutrition security activities. These activities work at the individual, household, community, and institutional levels to address the underlying causes of food insecurity and malnutrition and strengthen transformative opportunities.
The Director of Finance and Administration will provide leadership and direction to the Finance and Administration team with close oversight of the project’s financial position. The program is anticipated to start in 2025 and this position will be based in Kampala, Uganda.
Responsibilities
• Provide leadership and direction to the Finance and Operations team with close oversight of the program’s finances, including financial analysis and accounting management
• Supervise the human resources, operations/logistics, procurements, grants management and accounting functions
• Oversee and monitor all financial and accounting systems, policies, procedures, and internal controls, following ACDI/VOCA processes and best practices
• Lead the annual budgeting process and review all financial plans and budgets, monitoring progress and changes
• Prepare and execute action plans to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of finance and administrative operations and to mitigate operational and compliance risks
• Periodically assess the efficiency and effectiveness of finance and operational procedures in relation to the delivery of technical activities on time and at optimum cost
• Ensure compliance with all USAID rules and regulations and ACDI/VOCA policies and procedures relating to finance and operations
• Oversee annual financial audits of program and ensure that sub grantees comply with all audit and financial review requirements
• Maintain a close working relationship with ACDI/VOCA’s home office Accounting and Finance department
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, accounting, or relevant field is required; master’s degree is desired.
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in financial control and audit related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in a senior management position, providing administrative oversight and management systems development.
• Knowledge of and experience with USAID and/or other international donors’ rules and regulations is required.
• Strong written communication skills required.
• Experience working in Uganda preferred.
• Fluency in English is required.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 120
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
• Ugandan nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Please apply online at www.acdivoca.org/international-jobs. The applications will be reviewed promptly upon receipt, only finalists will be contacted. ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply. ACDI/VOCA will never request payment or charge a fee to apply for any position.
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