Accounting - Finance Jobs at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) and other companies

JOB DETAILS:
Main purpose
Execute administrative tasks and do a follow-up of project accountancy, according to administration managers’ indication and MSF procedures in order to ensure legal compliance and keep strict control of monetary resources.
Accountabilities:
• Execute administrative and legal-related tasks, under the supervision of the Administrator Manager, checking payroll calculations and updating personal files in order to ensure accuracy, compliance, and on-time payments.
• Implement cash management procedures in order to ensure the highest control and security and ensure cash availability.
• Prepare employment contracts in conformity with legal requirements including specific amendments when necessary in order to ensure local labor and fiscal law compliance.
• Enter data into the HR database and personal files and keep them up to date in order to facilitate HR process management.
• Update Social security & Tax office employee files in order to meet legal requirements and duties.
• Draw up monthly pay slips for all staff, editing and updating the necessary data, in order to ensure the punctuality and accuracy of staff payroll.
• Draw up the final pay slip and employment certificate at the end of a contract in order to meet legal requirements while defending MSF’s interests.
• Follow up on all expiring rental contract dates and inform the Administration Manager in order to leave enough time to arrange a renewal or look for some other alternative.
• Assist the administration manager in the provision of monthly treasury and planning in order to ensure the coverage of daily needs, advances on salaries, payroll, etc.
• Process the payment to suppliers and keep strict on all documentation involved, informing the administration manager of any sort of disparity.
• Carry out all accounting tasks and activities in order to ensure strict control of all expenditures and the reliability of statements and documentation.
• Make all administrative information available to the staff (posting, meetings, etc.)
• Classify and prepare all accounting pieces as requested by the Administration Manager.
• File the accounting documents and enter the accounting pieces in the accounting software, with the support of the Administration Manager and/or the Accounting Manager (ACMA).
• Support the Administration Manager in translating documents into a local language. Assists the Administration Manager in meetings upon request.

Education Desirable finance, business or administration-related Degree /Diploma
Experience
• Essential previous experience of at least 2 years in similar or relevant positions.
• Desirable previous experience in MSF or other NGOs
Languages Mission language (English) and local language essential Knowledge
• Essential computer literacy (word, excel Homere and Unifield)

Competencies
• Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation, Behavioral Flexibility, Commitment to MSF Principles .

JOB DETAILS:
Job title: Climate Finance Officer
(FCDO) Support to the Establishment of a Climate Finance Unit in the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development
Reports to Senior Climate Finance Officer

Specifics of recruitment
In a bid to increase efficiency in coordinating climate change action, Uganda launched the National Climate Change Policy (NCCP); and submitted its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2015. The Parliament of Uganda passed the Climate Change Bill in April 2021 to legally enforce the implementation of climate change responsive measures in line with resolutions from international conventions such as the UNFCCC. Additionally, to institutionalize national climate change action, the Government of Uganda established the Climate Change Department to lead national coordination of climate change action in partnership with relevant stakeholders.
The GoU pledged to provide 30% of the funds needed to implement NDCs and expected the ‘other’ 70% to emanate from external sources. The costed implementation plan for the National Climate Change Policy (NCCP 2015) indicated that Uganda requires US$ 2.5 billion annually between 2015 and 2030 to address the impacts of climate change. The cost of inaction has been estimated at an annual cost range of USD 3.2 5 billion within a decade from 2015 with the highest impacts already felt in water, energy, agriculture and infrastructure sectors.
In 2016, the Overseas Development Institute estimated that Uganda’s total expenditure on climate change relevant actions remained below
1% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which is much lower than the 1.6% that the implementation strategy of the NCCP recommended. A more recent situation analysis of climate finance in Uganda conducted by GGGI confirms this phenomenon. Both studies suggest that significant additional finance is required above what is currently spent on relevant climate change actions and warn that the costs of climate change impacts have a multiplier effect if ignored.
MoFPED is alive to these challenges and is desirous of establishing The Climate Finance Unit (CFU). The CFU will increase institutional coordination and capacity to design funding programs competently. The CFU will also develop systems, capabilities and innovations, including the competency to develop innovative fundable and bankable initiatives. CFU will build on efforts by MoFPED through the Directorate of Debt and Cash Policy (DDCP) to build capacity of line ministries, agencies, CSOs, privates sector to attract, plan and implement climate finance. The CFU is a deliberate part of the measures to reform, create and continuously enhance the capacity of the MoFPED to perform the duties of the climate finance mobilization as a National Designated Authority (NDA) and ensure multi stakeholder participation of mobilizing finance for climate actions in Uganda.

Purpose of the assignment
The purpose of this assignment is to support mobilisation of climate financing at the MoFPED of the Government of Uganda (GoU) under the CFU in line with the Ministry’s mandate of mobilising resources to finance the Government Development Priorities. The Climate Finance Officer will contribute to the Technical requirements of the Unit.

Specific objectives of the assignment;
• Support the effective and efficient mobilization of Climate Financing in Uganda
• Support the Identification and access of the various financing windows toward climate finance, green finance, Disaster risk finance and other innovative financing.
• Support the Development of the National Climate Finance Strategy.
• Support stakeholder Capacity needs assessment, develop strategies and execute the capacity enhancement.
• Support the Ministry in the Implementation of the new approach to financing national climate priorities as a Taskforce pioneer trial-country.
• Support the NDA and GEF OFP in the MoFPED to deliver their mandate effectively.
• Support the set-up of strategic partnerships with national, regional and global stakeholders to enhance climate finance mobilization.
• Support the delivery of an effective and innovative CFU within the Ministry.
• Support the day-to-day climate finance operations in the Ministry

Specific Tasks to be undertaken.
• In light of the above objectives, the Climate Finance Officer will undertake the following assignments:
• Support the Mobilization of Climate Finance, Green Finance and Disaster Risk financing to Government of Uganda in collaboration with other relevant Stakeholder
• Support the effective Monitoring and evaluation of projects and programmes under the Climate Financing.
• Support climate and green finance related Project Preparation and Programming to enhance Uganda’s capacity to attract these financing.
• Support stakeholder Capacity needs assessment, develop strategies and execute the capacity enhancement.
• Support the identification of key capacity needs in relation to the partner government’s implementation of the pioneer country trial, as well as the preferred method(s) for in-country coordination by facilitating the Task Force Secretariat.
• Support operations of the NDA and GEF OFP Secretariat roles in the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development
• Support the Development of analytical knowledge products such as policy briefs, position and policy papers on climate finance to support the MoFPED in undertaking evidence based climate finance approaches.
• Support advocacy of Climate Financing in Uganda in collaboration with all the relevant stakeholders.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned
• Support the Head of the Unit in Coordination of the Taskforce on Access to Climate Finance
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications/experience/expertise
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics; Economic Policy and Planning; Sustainable Development Finance, Statistics, Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Social Sciences and related areas.
• 5 years’ experience working closely with business teams and developing concept notes, strategies, guidelines, tools to manage partnerships and proposals for various funding opportunities in line with private sector facing financial institutions

Skills/ Competences
• Information, communication Technology b) Public Relations and Interpersonal Skills
• Team Work
Applicants should submit a 2-page CV. Successful candidates will be invited for aptitude and oral interviews.

JOB DETAILS:
Job title: Senior Climate Finance Officer
Reports to Head – Climate Finance Unit
Specifics of recruitment
In a bid to increase efficiency in coordinating climate change action, Uganda launched the National Climate Change Policy (NCCP); and submitted its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2015. The Parliament of Uganda passed the Climate Change Bill in April 2021 to legally enforce the implementation of climate change responsive measures in line with resolutions from international conventions such as the UNFCCC. Additionally, to institutionalize national climate change action, the Government of Uganda established the Climate Change Department to lead national coordination of climate change action in partnership with relevant stakeholders.
The GoU pledged to provide 30% of the funds needed to implement NDCs and expected the ‘other’ 70% to emanate from external sources. The costed implementation plan for the National Climate Change Policy (NCCP 2015) indicated that Uganda requires US$ 2.5 billion annually between 2015 and 2030 to address the impacts of climate change. The cost of inaction has been estimated at an annual cost range of USD 3.2 5 billion within a decade from 2015 with the highest impacts already felt in water, energy, agriculture and infrastructure sectors.
In 2016, the Overseas Development Institute estimated that Uganda’s total expenditure on climate change relevant actions remained below
1% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which is much lower than the 1.6% that the implementation strategy of the NCCP recommended. A more recent situation analysis of climate finance in Uganda conducted by GGGI confirms this phenomenon. Both studies suggest that significant additional finance is required above what is currently spent on relevant climate change actions and warn that the costs of climate change impacts have a multiplier effect if ignored.
MoFPED is alive to these challenges and is desirous of establishing The Climate Finance Unit (CFU). The CFU will increase institutional coordination and capacity to design funding programs competently. The CFU will also develop systems, capabilities and innovations, including the competency to develop innovative fundable and bankable initiatives. CFU will build on efforts by MoFPED through the Directorate of Debt and Cash Policy (DDCP) to build capacity of line ministries, agencies, CSOs, privates sector to attract, plan and implement climate finance. The CFU is a deliberate part of the measures to reform, create and continuously enhance the capacity of the MoFPED to perform the duties of the climate finance mobilization as a National Designated Authority (NDA) and ensure multi stakeholder participation of mobilizing finance for climate actions in Uganda.

Purpose of the assignment
The purpose of this assignment is to support mobilisation of climate financing at the MoFPED of the Government of Uganda (GoU) under the CFU in line with the Ministry’s mandate of mobilizing resources to finance the Government Development Priorities. The Senior Climate Finance Officer will contribute to the Technical requirements of the Unit.

Specific objectives of the assignment;
• Support the effective and efficient mobilization of Climate Financing in Uganda
• Support the Identification and access of the various financing windows toward climate finance, green finance, Disaster risk finance and other innovative financing.
• Support the Development of the National Climate Finance Strategy.
• Support stakeholder Capacity needs assessment, develop strategies and execute the capacity enhancement.
• Support the Ministry in the Implementation of the new approach to financing national climate priorities as a Taskforce pioneer trial-country.
• Support the NDA and GEF OFP in the MoFPED to deliver their mandate effectively.
• Support the set-up of strategic partnerships with national, regional and global stakeholders to enhance climate finance mobilization.
• Support the delivery of an effective and innovative CFU within the Ministry.
• Support timely reporting of Climate Finance
• Support the day-to-day climate finance operations in the Ministry

Scope of work
Specific Tasks to be undertaken.
In light of the above objectives to be considered by the Senior Climate
• Finance Officer, he/she will undertake the following assignments:
• Support the Mobilization of Climate Finance, Green Finance and Disaster Risk financing to Government of Uganda in collaboration with other relevant Stakeholder
• Participate in UNFCCC and other climate finance relevant international convention negotiations.
• Support the effective Monitoring and evaluation of projects and programmes under the Climate Financing.
• Support climate and green finance related Project Preparation and Programming to enhance Uganda’s capacity to attract these financing.
• Support stakeholder Capacity needs assessment, develop strategies and execute the capacity enhancement.
• Support the identification of key capacity needs in relation to the partner government’s implementation of the pioneer country trial, as well as the preferred method(s) for in-country coordination by facilitating the Task Force Secretariat.
• Support operations of the NDA and GEF OFP Secretariat roles in the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development
• Support the Development of analytical knowledge products such as policy briefs, position and policy papers on climate finance to support the MoFPED in undertaking evidence based climate finance approaches.
• Support timely reporting of Green development and Climate Financing in Uganda to inform Government’s decision making
• Support advocacy of Climate Financing in Uganda in collaboration with all the relevant stakeholders.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications/experience/expertise
Minimum Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Development Economics; Economic Policy and Planning; Sustainable Development Finance; Environmental Finance; Climate Finance or a closely related area.
• 7 years’ experience and expertise in the field of Climate Finance preferably in Uganda as evidenced by previous work on Carbon Markets, Green Climate Fund, Global Environment Facility or other climate financing mechanisms.
• A minimum of a Certificate training in Climate Change, Climate Finance, Green Growth and Disaster
• A minimum of a Certificate training in Project Planning, monitoring and Evaluation

Skills / Competences
• UNFCCC Negotiations Skills
• Economic Policy execution and reporting c) Information, communication technology d) Public Relations and interpersonal skills
• Team work
• Applicants should submit a 2-page CV and propose an Approach of delivery (3 pages). Successful candidates will be invited for interviews.

JOB DETAILS:
Job Title: Head- Climate Finance Unit
(FCDO) Support to the Establishment of a Climate Finance Unit in the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED)
Reports to Commissioner, Development Assistance and Regional Cooperation Department, MoFPED
Specifics of recruitment
In a bid to increase efficiency in coordinating climate change action, Uganda launched the National Climate Change Policy (NCCP); and submitted its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2015. The Parliament of Uganda passed the Climate Change Bill in April 2021 to legally enforce the implementation of climate change responsive measures in line with resolutions from international conventions such as the UNFCCC. Additionally, to institutionalize national climate change action, the Government of Uganda established the Climate Change Department to lead national coordination of climate change action in partnership with relevant stakeholders.
The GoU pledged to provide 30% of the funds needed to implement NDCs and expected the ‘other’ 70% to emanate from external sources. The costed implementation plan for the National Climate Change Policy (NCCP 2015) indicated that Uganda requires US$ 2.5 billion annually between 2015 and 2030 to address the impacts of climate change. The cost of inaction has been estimated at an annual cost range of USD 3.2 – 5 billion within a decade from 2015 with the highest impacts already felt in water, energy, agriculture and infrastructure sectors.
In 2016, the Overseas Development Institute estimated that Uganda’s total expenditure on climate change relevant actions remained below 1% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which is much lower than the 1.6% that the implementation strategy of the NCCP recommended. A more recent situation analysis of climate finance in Uganda conducted by GGGI confirms this phenomenon. Both studies suggest that significant additional finance is required above what is currently spent on relevant climate change actions and warn that the costs of climate change impacts have a multiplier effect if ignored.
MoFPED is alive to these challenges and is desirous of establishing The Climate Finance Unit (CFU). The CFU will increase institutional coordination and capacity to design funding programs competently. The CFU will also develop systems, capabilities and innovations, including the competency to develop innovative fundable and bankable initiatives. CFU will build on efforts by MoFPED through the Directorate of Debt and Cash Policy (DDCP) to build capacity of line ministries, agencies, CSOs, privates sector to attract, plan and implement climate finance. The CFU is a deliberate part of the measures to reform, create and continuously enhance the capacity of the MoFPED to perform the duties of the climate finance mobilization as a National Designated Authority (NDA) and ensure multi stakeholder participation of mobilizing finance for climate actions in Uganda.

Purpose of the assignment
The purpose of this assignment is to enhance mobilisation of climate financing at the MoFPED of the Government of Uganda (GoU) under the CFU in line with the Ministry’s mandate of mobilising resources to finance the Government Development Priorities. The Head - Climate Finance Unit will provide both Technical and Managerial requirements of the Unit.

Specific objectives of the assignment;
• Ensure effective and efficient mobilization of Climate Financing in Uganda
• Identify and access the various financing windows toward climate finance, green finance, Disaster risk finance and other innovative financing.
• Develop the National Climate Finance Strategy.
• Undertake stakeholder Capacity needs assessment, develop strategies and execute the capacity enhancement.
• Support the Ministry in the Implementation of the new approach to financing national climate priorities as a Taskforce pioneer trial-country.
• Support the NDA and GEF OFP in the MoFPED to deliver their mandate effectively.
• Build strategic partnerships with national, regional and global stakeholders to enhance climate finance mobilization.
• To lead a team to deliver an effective and innovative CFU within the Ministry.
• Ensure timely reporting of Climate Finance
• Lead the day-to-day climate finance operations in the Ministry

Scope of work
Specific Tasks to be undertaken.
In light of the above objectives to be considered by the Head Climate
Finance Unit, he/she will undertake the following assignments:
• Mobilization of Climate Finance, Green Finance and Disaster Risk financing to Government of Uganda in collaboration with other relevant Stakeholder.
• Participate in UNFCCC and other climate finance relevant international convention negotiations.
• Ensure effective Monitoring and evaluation of projects and programmes under the Climate Financing.
• Facilitate climate and green finance related Project Preparation and Programming to enhance Uganda’s capacity to attract these financing.
• Undertake stakeholder Capacity needs assessment, develop strategies and execute the capacity enhancement.
• Lead the identification of key capacity needs in relation to the partner government’s implementation of the pioneer country trial, as well as the preferred method(s) for in-country coordination by facilitating the Task Force Secretariat.
• Facilitate operations of the NDA and GEF OFP Secretariat roles in the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development
• Develop analytical knowledge products such as policy briefs, position and policy papers on climate finance to support the MoFPED in undertaking evidence based climate finance approaches.
• Ensure timely reporting of Green development and Climate Financing in Uganda to inform Government’s decision making
• Carry out advocacy of Climate Financing in Uganda in collaboration with all the relevant stakeholders.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications/experience/expertise
Minimum Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in any of the following fields; Development Economics; Economic Policy and Planning; Sustainable Development Finance; Environmental Finance; Climate Finance or a closely related area.
• 10 years’ experience and expertise in the field of Climate Finance preferably in Uganda as evidenced by previous work on Carbon Markets, Green Climate Fund, Global Environment Facility or other climate financing mechanisms; five of which are in leading teams, managing a multi-stakeholder funded project; as well as policy formulation, capacity building and multi-stakeholder engagement within the technical areas.
• A minimum of a certificate training in Climate Change, Climate Finance, Green Growth and Disaster, as well as Project Planning, monitoring and Evaluation will be an added advantage.

Skills / competences
• Negotiation skills
• Economic Policy execution and reporting c) Managing employee performance
• Information, communication technology e) Public Relations and interpersonal skills
• Team work
Applicants should submit a 2-page CV and propose an Approach of delivery (3 pages). Successful candidates will be invited for interviews.

JOB DETAILS:
Shelter Depot Assistant
Description
Hello Hello! Alight is recruiting Shelter Depot Assistant for our program in Uganda to be based at Bidi Bidi Office (1 position). You’re interested in joining us? Welcome, we’re happy you’re here!
If you join us, you will find…
A team with deep experience in co-designing solutions that create new value around the world. We know we need to always be better, and we believe in the power and abundance of everyday people, everywhere, to change the world with us.
A culture of radical accountability to our customers –as we help build a meaningful life for and with the displaced, we ask them what they want and then deliver on it.
Reporting directly to the Shelter Depot Program Coordinator, with a matrix dotted reporting line to the ALIGHT Team Leader, the Shelter Depot Assistant will support the oversight and implementation of the 6-month initial pilot period of the two-year Shelter Depot program. This role will support in the programme delivery for the pilot project, assist in communication with project customers and stakeholders, directly liaise with community members for the pilot project i.e., sensitization meetings, lead on store management and manning the Shelter Deport store, support the on-going monitoring and evaluation of the pilot project and support in planning for the next stage of the pilot. The Shelter Depot Assistant will directly manage 2 x Loaders and 2 x Guards; ensuring proper project implementation in line with the inventory policy requirements, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), supervising loading and offloading of goods, managing all stores related documentation and supporting project implementation generally.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
Program Development and Implementation
• Assisting the Shelter Depot Programme Coordinator in overseeing the project activities at the site and ensuring orderly operation within the project location.
• The Shelter Depot Assistant will be responsible for supervising the incentive workers that will include loaders and security guards.
• S/he will be responsible for drafting weekly and monthly activity plans in line with project work plan and also support the plan for the next phase of the project.
• S/he will be responsible for conducting sensitization and dialog meetings with beneficiaries,
• S/he will oversee cash for work/credit activities and capture work details for individual beneficiaries.
• S/he will be responsible for documentation of-beneficiaries information and manage the office filing needs.
• Ensure that the store is tidy and well-arranged all the time to ease removal of or getting in materials and or movement of people.
• Ensure safety and security of stores, equipment and materials kept in the store.
• Issue supplies and materials are released from the stores as per the duly authorized Stores Release Forms (SRF).
• Keep track of office supply levels, alert and inform the supervisor before stocks of particular items run out, and make orders for replenishment.
• Periodically carry out self-auditing to ensure that correct records are kept and systems and procedures are followed.
• Maintain and update goods information/record system for easy reference (copies of all relevant documentation including delivery notes, requisition notes, purchase orders, and shipment, reports, etc.)
• Receive supplies and equipment procured and delivered to the field site/locations for program activities.
• Inspect deliveries to confirm that materials delivered conform to the details of the Purchase Order, Delivery Note and or Way Bill and that they are free of any damage before accepting them into the store.
• Write out a Goods Received Note (GRN) for every consignment received.
• Prepare payment request vouchers for goods delivered, ensuring that all the relevant documents required have been attached. Ensure that the vouchers are approved and payments issued out to suppliers.
• Control access to stores and ensure that only authorized personnel have entry.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
• The Shelter Depot Assistant will be providing internal weekly updates to the ALIGHT Team leader and Shelter Depot Programme Coordinator. The shelter deport assistant will be providing internal weekly updates to the ALIGHT Team leader and Shelter Depot Programme Coordinator.
• Actively looks for opportunities to improve and provide honest feedback on what is and isn’t working, with suggestions for what to change.
• Incorporate learning into the pilot project and also help plan for the next stage of the project.
Communication
• Support the effective communication between ALIGHT and Every Shelter, participating in regular project update meetings.
• Support the Shelter Depot Project Coordinator in the communication with NGO partners.
• Support the Shelter Depot Project Coordinator in the communication with OPM, UNHCR, and other governing bodies in the settlement
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor or in his/her absence, his /her designate.

Requirements
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Logistics/Procurement /Business Administration or related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in supply chain management with good understanding of donor and INGO procedures.
• Experience working with humanitarian organizations in a refugee camp or settlement setting. Experience working with South Sudanese refugees will be an added advantage.
• Customer/Client Service Skills: This is a client-facing role. Applicants may be required to interface with customers/clients, so it is vital that they have a customer/client service skill, which is necessary for identifying customer/client needs, retaining customer, and resolving customer Issues. Strong organizational skills and ability to work with minimum supervision
• Excellent report writing and analytical skills. Computer literate with hands on MS Office programs, especially in MS Excel.
• A demonstrated ability to multi-task and process information into action as to not delay program activities.
• Ability to seek for opportunities to improve and provide honest feedback on what is and isn’t working, with suggestions for what to change.
• Ability to think a bit outside the box.
• Communication Skills: They need great written and verbal communication skills to work effectively with others and maintain appropriate store records.

JOB DETAILS:
Finance Manager – Business Processes
Job Purpose:
To ensure the efficient and effective implementation of the finance department processes as to drive a robust internal control environment, value creation for the overall Bank and promote building of a sustainable business.

Key Responsibilities: Must Not Be More Than 10
• Co-ordinate and prepare the Bank’s annual business plans/budgets including but not limited to the operating and capital expenditure budgets.
• Lead the cost optimization initiatives so as to ensure value for money expenditure.
• Manage the tax affairs of the Bank to ensure compliance with the applicable tax laws and regulations. This will include but not limited to engagements with key stakeholders (URA, tax advisors), tax planning and accounting for the respective taxes.
• Manage the Bank’s reconciliation process as guided by the reconcilations policy and other applicable guidelines.
• Manage the payroll activities with the mandate of the finance department and the payment of service providers as per the applicable guidelines.
• Manage the fixed assets management process as per the Fixed Asset Management policy and other applicable guidelines.
• Ensure the Bank has the adequate insurance to cover all identified risk on an annual basis.
• Mentor and provide leadership for their direct reports and other members of the team.
• Liaising with auditors or inspectors to ensure completion of the respective assignment.

Minimum Position Qualification Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree – Finance/Business Admin/Commerce/Accounting/Management
• Professional Qualifications – CPA (U), ACCA
• Master’s Degree – Finance, Accounting, Management

Skills:
• Strong data and technology digital skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong collaboration.
• Communication and problem solving.
• Commercial and business awareness.
• Project Management.
• Taxation Management.
• Financial Accounting.

JOB DETAILS:
Primary Purpose:
This position is responsible for the daily expenditure, management and maintenance of the RSC Africa financial records, in accordance with the guidelines of DOS/PRM and RSC Africa policies and procedures. The position also acts as a backup/assistant to the Finance Officer and works closely with the, Human Resources staff, General Services staff and other staff in the Administration and Operations Departments.

Essential Duties:
• Follow sound accounting procedures and practices in conformity with payment documents SOPs, GAAP, IAS and OMB circulars to ensure accuracy and transparency on the use of US Government’s funds.
• Assist in preparation of bank reconciliations on monthly basis and do a follow-up of outstanding checks to ensure they are cleared in time. Reverse long outstanding checks so that they do not keep on appearing on the reconciliation.
• Assist the Finance Officer to prepare and disburse accounts payable for approved purchases and contracts according to procedures and policies in place.
• Undertake all duties as may be assigned by supervisor in order to improve on internal controls and financial operations for the overall achievement of RSC Africa’s goals and objectives
• Conduct monthly GL Reconciliation and Journal.
• Process TAs for staff travelling on circuit rides. Ensuring travel cards are loaded with travel advances for staff.
• Manage office petty cash by ensuring cash book is well updated, replenishments are done in time, and weekly and/or monthly cash counts are done and confirmed by supervisor/manager.
• Support in ensuring cash received is banked and banking slips are attached in the correct documents.
• Process payments for interpreters, child minders and other short casual contract.
• Assist in ensuring that Trip/ Travel Expense Reports (TER) are reviewed and duly signed by the relevant staff supervisors and filed appropriately, cash balances are banked, and cash owed to staff are processed.
• Ensure external audit planning and execution is done on time and work on response of audit observation and findings (Management letter).
• Archiving: all finance documents should be filed in sequence based on document numbers either manually or digitally to ensure we have a proper data management system and as well, in preparation for future audits.
• Captures financial data into the accounting system on a weekly basis, paying strict attention to details.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:
Education:
• Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting, Finance or other Business Degree or two (2) years of experience in finance & Accounting in lieu of a degree required or
• CPA/ACCA/CIMA finalist with minimum 2 years of relevant experience
• Advanced MS skills to include (advanced Excel)
Experience:
• 3 years of paid work experience is required.
• 2 years of directly related specialized experience performing the essential duties in finance is required.
• Experience in the Non-Governmental sector preferred.

Skills:
• Knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and Sage 300 or similar accounting software is required.
• Knowledge of fund and accrual accounting principles is required.
Abilities:
• Manage large and diverse workload under pressure with competing priorities.
• Maintain the integrity of official records;
• Analyze and solve complex problems and make sound decisions;
• Work with minimal supervision
• Maintain a high performance standard with attention to detail;
• Work independently and contribute to overall operations of RSC Africa;
• Actively participate in the implementation of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP).

Important Requirements:
• Strong English communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment required.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and willingness to support CWS’ Platform on Racial Justice as a CWS employee requirement.
Special Requirements:
• COVID Vaccination is strongly recommended for all successful candidates
• The candidate should be of good health, willing and able to travel extensively in often difficult conditions, and have a high degree of flexibility. Must have proof of Yellow Fever vaccination before traveling for RSC Africa.
• This position is based in Kampala, Uganda
• This position requires use of laptops at all time, competence in Microsoft office packages is required.
• This position may require travel in sub-Saharan Africa on short notice and under sometimes difficult conditions to meet demands of a dynamic operational program
• Background check which includes references, and an educational and criminal check is required before the start of employment for all applicants.
• A valid passport and the ability to maintain a valid passport throughout the entire appointment is required, which includes having enough passport pages for travel.
• Physical: This position requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, kneeling, sitting, standing, walking, pushing/pulling, handling objects (manual dexterity), reaching above shoulder level, using fine finger movements and lifting/carrying heavy loads.
• Environmental: Incumbents in this position will be exposed to excessive noise, marked changes in temperature and/or humidity, dust and infectious diseases, harsh weather climates, long work hours, bumpy roads, extended travel, excessive sun exposure, and non-ventilated spaces.
• Full time
• All employees should be prepared to work from the CWS office within their location of hire. Remote work arrangements may vary depending on location and the governing rulings regarding the COVID-19 pandemic

JOB DETAILS:
Overview
FCDO’s Women’s Integrated Sexual Health (WISH) programme (Lot 2) will provide approximately £132m to deliver integrated sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services in 13 countries in Africa and 3 in Asia. The WISH programme builds on previous successful initiatives supported by DFID and others to expand sexual and reproductive health care services and support countries which have made FP2020 commitments to achieve them. The programme is expected to ensure that women can safely plan their pregnancies and improve their sexual and reproductive health, particularly the young and marginalised.
The 5-year UK aid funded ‘Reducing high fertility rates and Improving Sexual reproductive health outcomes in Uganda’ programme (RISE) began in November 2018 with the goal of increasing the uptake of modern contraceptive use in seven major regions of Uganda. The RISE consortium is led by MSI Uganda.
The Finance Officer is responsible for the efficient, timely and accurate provision of Financial Accounting for all Uganda programmes, compliant with Options quality standards and procedures and donor requirements. The postholder will also be involved in donor reporting, interpretation of financial information and advising senior management on financial decisions. In addition, the post holder will be responsible for complying with Uganda’s taxation law and other legal requirements.
The successful candidate will also work closely with Finance team, Programme team, as well as Options team globally to maintain accounting controls by preparing, and monitoring policies and procedures, prepare payroll in line with local statutory requirements ensuring Options Uganda is making and remitting the necessary employee and employer deductions, provide mentoring and capacity building support to Programme Officer and other staff as needed and to take on line management responsibility as required.

Requirements
• Member of a recognized accounting professional body, such as Institute of Management Accountants or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
• Bachelor of Commerce, Business Administration, or related undergraduate degree.
• Significant experience supporting programme finances and administration of government or donor-funded programmes in a similar role.
• Experience of managing payroll and related systems and polices.
• Proficient with accounting software, including QuickBooks.
• Excellent numeracy and financial skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

JOB DETAILS:
The Organisation
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years, and are now active in more than 75 countries.

Job Title Programme Area Accountant
Function Finance Supervises Assistant Accountant depending on size (if required)
Reports to Finance Manager, Accounting & Controls
Location Kamuli Travel required 0%
Effective Date June 2022 Grade Level 13

Organisation overview & role purpose
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. However, this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination, and it is girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners in more than 70 countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan International’s purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality of girls. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. We enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
Plan International Uganda’s (PIU) five-year Country Strategy (CS) has been approved for the period 2023 – 2027. Currently, the country programme reaches over 1 million children supported in four Programme Areas (PAs) and an urban programme in Kampala. It has a country annual budget turnover of around €15 million, a growing team of over 300 full time staff. PIU manages a caseload of 33,000 sponsored children and a large and diverse grants portfolio from bilateral and multilateral donors with a strong pipeline and potential of further funding opportunities.The purpose of this role is to provide financial and accounting services to support the operations of Plan International Uganda to ensure accuracy and consistency in accordance with Plan financial policy / procedures and donor requirements. The role provides support to Programme Areas by ensuring that all information is updated in the relevant Plan International Uganda Systems, supports management decisions making to enhance the effectiveness of activities to support achievement of Plan International Uganda’s strategy. The incumbent will be responsible for the Assistant Accountant and supporting donor compliance at all levels according to Plan International Uganda’s approved policies / procedures and donor requirementsROLE DIMENSIONS:The Programme Area Accountant provides management support in all aspects of effective financial management ensuring accuracy, transparency, accountability, and compliance in all aspects of Plan International Uganda’s transactions. The role provides adequate management information to the project/program managers in the programme area.The role involves considering the accounting, budgetary and cost implications of operational plans, advising to achieve optimal value for money.

The key challenges for this position is working with the guidance of laws and regulations, policies and procedures to deliver work.
• Resolving problems that are not covered by existing processes
• Adherence to the financial guidelines
• Accountability of advanced funds
Level of contact with children
This position has been classified as “low contact”: Limited interaction with children
Key result areas:
KRA 1: Budgeting
Take lead in the preparation and monitoring of the program area budget ensuring that its operations are budgeted for and consolidatedPrepare annual program area operations budget; consolidating and regularly updating program area annual budgetsMonitors expenditure to ensure adherence to budgetary limitsEnsures that budgetary allocations are received, expenditures recorded within the financial year
KRA 2: Systems Administration
Oversee the receipt and ensure payment requests from the Programme Area are processed in line with PIU’s policies and statutory requirements:Update the SAP system in a timely manner; clearing all payments in SAP bank according to the financial proceduresReview payments on the mobile money platforms and notify delegated authorisers for approval as per the set DOAEnsure that all the payment requests are fully supported prior to approval, processing and entry into the systemManage the programme are ledgers to ensure that transactions have been done correctly, allocated to the corresponding grant, and that all statutory payments have been madeEnsure all payables and receivables are correctly posted in the system within the period of occurrenceReconcile the balance sheet accounts for the program area and all balances are confirmed and justifiedCoach and train programme area assistant accountant in Plan’s systems, procedures and policies
KRA 3: Cash & Bank Account Management
Manage the Programme Area bank account to ensure sufficient funds are available to support area operations:Initiate the transfer of funds from Country Office to Programme Area; ensuring compliance to the cash management and banking policy managementReviews and processes expense submissions/reconciliations, and processes field office payments for the assigned portfolioPrepares monthly cash forecasts and refresh for the program area in line with Plan Uganda’s finance guidelines.Prepare bank reconciliation statement and all reconciling items are cleared in subsequent periodReview staff advance accountabilities and timely liquidate in the systemPrepare timely accounts reconciliations to ensure cash is available to support the programme area operations
KRA 4: Risk & Compliance Management Take responsibility for ensuring that all financial transactions carried out in the Programme Area are fully compliant with PIU policies, donor requirements and the laws of Uganda: Monitor all area transactions to ensure that they are all compliant to PIU’s policies and all non-compliance is promptly highlighted Comprehensively map out key programme area management risks at all levels of PIU’s financial management particularly cash management risks and implement risk mitigating actions Reviews payment requests for accuracy, proper coding and completeness in line with the check list of requirements Ensure all relevant taxes are deducted from service provider’s payments and remitted to the statutory organization as per deadlines File returns of taxes deducted from service providers within the program area as per the statutory set deadlines Participate in all projects and statutory audits; providing the necessary information and documentation that would be required Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of donors’ and PIU’s financial policies and procedures, and serving as a resource for area program teams.
KRA 5: Team Management
Lead the Assistant Accountant in a manner that empowers them to deliver high quality, timely, support to the Programme Area Team: Regularly review the team staffing levels to ensure that required service levels can be realistically delivered; at the same time ensuring that staff are fully occupied and working efficiently Communicate clear performance expectations to the team, providing training, coaching and other support as required; manage any poor performance firmly but fairly, in line with PIU’s policy Coordinate effectively with others to ensure high performance within PIU’s matrix operating structure Foster an inclusive environment by implementation of policies that provide for diversity and equal opportunities and utilisation of a leadership style that will drive employee engagement
KRA 6: Safeguarding, Gender Equality & Inclusion
Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Commerce or Business Administration majoring in AccountingPart professional qualification in accountancy (CPA, ACCA) at intermediate or affiliate levelMinimum of three years working experience as an Accountant in a busy organization and at a responsible supervisory level is essential
Leadership Competencies
Myself as a Leader
Courageous in taking a lead, challenging self and others on their attitudes, assumptions, unconscious bias and behaviour; speaks positively about change and supports others in adjusting to it.
Lasting Impact
Sets and communicates ambitious but realistic work goals and priorities, explaining how these contribute to Plan International’s purpose.
Open & Accountable
Maximises our progress by aligning work priorities and resource deployment in own area with Plan International’s wider goals and longer term direction.
Work Well Together
Creates a positive team spirit, helping people work well together as a team; proactively resolves situations of conflict by generating solutions that will work for all involved; deliberately adjusts own behaviour to influence or persuade others.
Inclusive & Empowering
Appreciates the expertise and creativity of others; actively seeks out others’ views and incorporates their insights or perspectives into decision-making and action-planning.

Skills & Knowledge
• Motivates and develops others by taking an interest, giving constructive feedback and praise, ensuring they are properly trained and helping them develop their potential; acts as a role model of continuous professional development and willingness to learn from mistakes.
• Critical Business Management Competencies
• Good grasp of financial management including understanding relevant funding sources, ability to budget and accurately estimate costs, experience with reading financial reports and taking appropriate action based on the results.
• Strong ability to analyse and interpret an appropriate range of data and evidence, both internal and external, using sound judgement to make balanced decisions, based on insights gained, or projection of trends.
• Good digital skills, for instance [name relevant tools/platforms]; ability to use ICT resources to improve work efficiency and effectiveness, whilst working in line with privacy and safeguarding guidelines.
• Experience of identifying and mitigating business or project risks; ability to undertake and interpret risk assessments with a track record of actively managing risks appropriately in context, taking professional advice or escalating where appropriate.
• Good written and spoken communication skills, including in [any required language], with an ability to effectively adjust content and presentation so as to connect with an audience.
• Experience of leading others with a track record of delegating work effectively, supporting good performance of others and promoting staff wellbeing and motivation.
• Critical Technical Competencies Excellent computer skills with the ability to work with SAP or other ERPs.
• Practical experience of grants management and a good understanding of donor funding management.
Location: Kamuli
Type of Role: 1 Year
Reports to: Finance Manager, Accounting & Controls
Grade: Level 13
Closing Date: 12/10/2022

JOB DETAILS:
Job purpose:
Under the direction of the Senior Finance Officer- Payables, the Finance Volunteer is responsible for assisting the finance team in the day-to-day accounting operations in accordance with IRC’s policies and procedures, and in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Major Responsibilities:
• Retrieving supporting documents to specific Accounts and transactions once identified to confirm if the transaction genuine.
• Updating and arranging the physical finance vouchers in line with the Integra references
• Verification of Finance data to confirm if the Inventory data is genuine and supported.
• Support in stamping finance vouchers and filing as per IRC documents retention policy
• Assist with making mobile money transactions using YO system, running name verification reports and share payment confirmation
• Completing Vendor Settlement of Integra transactions in the system
• Managing the Online Invoice tracker and updating the payments tracker for transactions submitted in Finance
• Drafting and completing the With Holding Tax schedules

Professional standards
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation
Confidentiality:
Ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of IRC acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organization without authority, except in the normal execution of duty.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Finance, Bachelor of Commerce, or related field.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.]
• Knack for detail.
• Strong computer skills especially in MS excel.

JOB DETAILS:

Job reference: MUNI NEW ADVERT: REF/MU/ADM/1.1/2022
Number of Posts (1 Post)
Salary Scale: (M3)
Responsible to: Vice Chancellor through the University Secretary
Responsible for: Deputy Bursar
Terms of employment: Contract

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The University Bursar shall be responsible for the financial administration and planning of the University and shall maintain the accounts in a form determined by the University Council.

KEY FUNCTIONS
• Develops strategic financial plans and budgets for the University outlining projected revenue sources and expenditures and measures to be taken to control costs.
• Puts in place effective financial management systems and procedures in accordance with Government financial policies and procedures so that sound financial accounting system, records keeping and internal control maintained.
• Oversee management of incomes, expenditures, stores and assets of the university
• Initiate fund-raising strategy, mobilization of resources and oversee management of Donor funds and grants
• Coordinate with external auditors and enable them conduct the audit
• Contribute to major decisions and strategic planning of the university
• Supervises the preparation and timely production of annual budgets and work plans.
• Prepares monthly financial reports showing achievements against set targets and provides justification for any variance.
• Ensures proper maintenance of books of accounts and production of periodical Financial Statements/Reports and Analysis.
• Establishes stringent expenditure control procedures to ensure that proper authorization for payments is strictly followed.
• Establishes and ensures that any expenditure incurred is supported by payment vouchers and other valid accounting documents and budgetary allocations are not exceeded without justifiable cause.
• Ensures proper maintenance, storage and security of financial and accounting documents.
• Supervises Staff, assesses performance and identifies training needs and recommends appropriate training.

KEY OUTPUTS
• Strategic financial plans and budgets for the University developed.
• A computerized financial management system in use.
• Annual budget and work plan prepared and promptly submitted to the University Secretary.
• Up-to-date books of accounts maintained and periodical Financial Statements/Reports and Analysis produced.
• Monthly financial reports prepared.
• Payment vouchers and other valid accounting documents properly maintained.
• Final accounts of the University prepared and promptly submitted to the University Secretary.
• Financial and accounting documents properly maintained and safely stored.
• Performance assessment conducted by 31st July and performance plans agreed with Staff by 31st August every year.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
• Shall hold at least a Master’s Degree in Financial Management or Commerce or Business Administration (Accounting option)
• Shall be a member of Chartered Professional Body (CPA; ACCA; CIMA)
• Shall hold full professional qualifications of CPA, ACCA, or CIMA
• Shall hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, or Commerce (Accounting option), or a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• Shall have a minimum experience of Eight (8) years in financial management of which four (4) years shall be at senior management level with a large reputable organization.
• Should have strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skill with a track record of managing large budgets.
• Should have experience and knowledge of government and donor funding policies and procedures.
• Should be proficient in the use of word processing and spreadsheet.
• Knowledge and use of a computerized financial management system will be an added advantage.

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