Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, December 01, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is part of the Lutheran World Federation Department for World Service (LWF-DWS), an international humanitarian and development agency. LWF Uganda works to reduce people's vulnerability, supporting them to realize their potential, to build on their assets, and to respond to their own problems and needs. LWF Uganda is currently operating in Pader, Kitgum, Lamwo, Adjumani, Moyo Luuka, Kamwenge, and Kampala Districts. Please check https://www.lutheranworld.org for more details The LWF Uganda Program is looking for mature, qualified and experienced persons to fill the following positions: .

Job summary
Under the guidance of the Finance Manager, the Senior Accountant- Grants contributes to the effective management of LWF Accounting standards and is responsible for overseeing the Project portfolio of LWF Uganda while working closely Program/Grant Managers.

Duties and responsibilities
: • Participate in budget development during proposal writing, is responsible for Budget consolidation for all proposals developed and shares for review by Finance manager.
• Participate in budget revision/modification for grants and prepares final draft for review by Finance Manager
• For all new grants, study grant guidelines and take lead to orient other finance and project staff donor rules and regular at the start of the project.
• Prepare Donor Financial Reports as required by Grant Agreements and ensure to have reports submitted to donor in timely manner.
• On monthly basis, prepare Project Performance reports for Grant Managers and Project managers.
• Perform Project monitoring and controlling activities on all running projects and Finance manager on any issues that may require attention.
• Lead and manage Grant Specific Audits as per the grant agreement.
• Responsible for custody of Grant agreements, Financial reports, Project audit reports and Finance expense support docu mentation.
• Responsible for tracking donor installments and preparation of funds request for all projects when due.
• Responsible project closure in financial system.
• Undertakes any other related duties as may reasonably be assigned the Finance Manager.

Education. Experience. Skills & Technical Competencies
• University Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or other relevant field of study;
• . A member of the institute of the Public Accountants of Uganda Preferable at Level ll with sound knowledge of Financial Management is an added advantage;
• At least 5 years professional experience in grants management preferably on large donor funded programmes
• Experience in the use of Accounting Package (Preferably SAGE 300 ERP)
• Good oral and written communication in English and an ability to write synthetic, concise and clear reports;
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills and an ability to gather information from different (sometimes conflicting) sources, and synthesize it to arrive at an accurate picture of the situation;
• An independent frame of mind and the ability to work with minimal supervision;
• Highest degree of integrity and accountability

Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements:
• r information Technology (MS Office, internet and outlook);
• Ability to work under minimum supervision;
• . Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines;
• e Flexibility towards work and dependable;
• Result oriented and personal integrity;
• . Ability to inspire and build capacity of other finance staff;
• . Good team player with good communication skills;

Job Experience: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Application Procedure: Candidates who are interested in the above positions should submit an updated CV and Application letter giving a day time telephone contact and email addresses of 3 (three) work related referees only through our recruitment email recruitment.uqa@lutheranworld.org  
Please use the full iob title of the position vow are applying for as the subject line Deadline for receiving applications is Friday 04. December 2020 bv 5:00pm LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation. Persons with disabilities and Female candidate’s possessing the above requirements are encouraged to apply.
LWF/DWS is a signatory to the Code of Conductor humanitarian agencies. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization's commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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