JOB DETAILS:

Hunger Fighters Uganda, is WFP Cooperating Partners for General Food Assistance in Nakivale/Oruchinga and Kyangwali Refugee settlements. HFU wishes to recruit staff/volunteer to fill the position tenable in the GFA project implemented in ISINGIRO and Kikuube Districts.

Specific Duties

• Responsible for the maintenance, reporting and management of the organization’s finance.
• Participate in developing a reliable and appropriate accounting system for the organization.
• Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the Organization, such as payroll, invoicing, and other transactions.
• Oversee financial department employees, including finance officers and accountants
• Oversee the Organizations’ Financial Management and Budgeting, statutory reporting, auditing, banking, investments, and other financial needs as necessary.
• Track the Organization’s financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement.
• Seek out methods for minimizing financial risk to the organization (Organization Risk Management).
• Research and analyze financial reports and market trends.
• Provide insightful information and expectations to Top Management and the Board of Directors to aid in long-term and short-term decision making of the organization.
• Review financial data/budgets and prepare monthly and annual reports.
• Present financial reports to Board of Directors and Top Management in formal meetings
• Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes.
• Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the Organization.
• Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation.
• Support the Finance and Administration Department in the implementation of the BOARD and Auditors recommendations.
• Any other added responsibility as may be guided by the Board of Directors and immediate supervisor

Qualifications:

Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field;
• Possession of Postgraduate qualification and professional certificates in CPA/ACCA will be an added advantage.
• At least 3 years of experience in Finance Management role with reputable institutions and NGOs.
• Superior mathematical skills; leadership skills and experience; employee management; understanding of data privacy standards; solid communication skills, both written and verbal; public speaking skills; deep understanding of business principles and practices; superior attention to detail; organizational skills; planning skills; research skills; analytical skills; critical thinking skills; problem-solving skills; computer skills; multi-tasking abilities; integrity, honesty.
• Knowledge of and experience with a range of financial reporting, monitoring and budgeting including knowledge in the use of financial systems such as Quick books.
• Demonstrated commitment to program sustainability and building central and local capacity by providing technical assistance, training and supervision to other staff

Applications should be addressed to

The Head of Human Resource,

Hunger Fighters Uganda,

P.O Box, 28175,

Kampala thro located Hoima Road,

about 200metres Off the Kampala Northern bypass,

Next to Africa Oil Station

or by e-mail : [email protected] or [email protected]

• Due to the current COVID 19 pandemic all applications should sent by the above e-mails

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Note: HFU offers equal opportunities to both women and men

Closing Date : 3rd July 2020