Summary
Date Posted: Monday, May 09, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Background:
Saferworld is an Independent International NonGovernmental Organisation that works to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. We believe in a world where everyone can lead peaceful, fulfilling lives, free from fear and insecurity. Saferworld has been working in Uganda since 2001. Our main focus has been on supporting civil society involvement in conflict prevention and security provision, conflict and gender-sensitive approaches to development, and advocating stronger national and regional controls on small arms and light weapons.
Saferworld is seeking to recruit a dynamic, qualified and professional person with a high level of integrity to fill the position below:
Position: Finance and Operations Manager
Reporting: Country Manager
Duty Station: Kampala

Main Job Responsibility shall include but not limited to:
• The effective management of the Finance, Operations and Administration teams in Saferworld's Uganda office.
• The efficient and transparent and safe management of finances.

Knowledge, qualifications and experience:
• CPA or ACCA and/or demonstrable experience of overseeing accounting procedures, principles and systems. Knowledge of SUN or similar accounting system.
• Knowledge of Uganda taxation system, Uganda NGO Act and other compliance issues regarding operations of I/NGOs in Uganda.
• Experience of overseeing procurement and logistics in a complex setting. Understanding of Uganda's employment and financial legislation.
• Senior experience of working in a finance and operations role at a managerial level, preferably in NGOs. Experience in managing a small staff team, and working remotely to support field offices.
• Experience in working in partnership with civil society organisations and supporting partners in capacity strengthening.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Job application procedure
Qualified and Interested applicants are encouraged to fill in an application form obtained from www.saferworld.org.uk/jobs/jobs. For a full job description, please visit Saferworld website.
Deadline for applications: 22nd May 2022 not later than 5:00pm by Email to: Human Resources at recruitment@saferworld.org.uk.
Only successfully shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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