Position: Finance Officer
Location: Kampala
Deadline: 23rd December 2021
Salary: Competitive with excellent benefits
It’s hard to believe that today 844 million people do not have clean water and 2.3 billion do not have a decent toilet – around one in three of the world’s population. Every two minutes, a child under five dies from diarrheal diseases caused by poor water and sanitation.
WaterAid is looking for a Finance Officer to play a vital role in our vision to make clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone, everywhere by 2030. We’re looking for people who share a commitment to our vision.

Key Responsibilities include:
The Finance Officer is a key member of staff in the Country Programme responsible for routine financial accounting functions including processing and recording of transactions on the system and supporting period end processes. The role supports the Finance Manager to implement effective and efficient financial controls within the context of the country strategy as well as the global finance team objectives. The role will also support non-finance staff in planning, budget management and rolling forecasting processes.

To be Successful, you will need the following:
• Level 2 accounting qualification/certification e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CPA or a Master’s degree in a Finance or Accounting qualification
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Finance Management Quality and relevant experience in finance and accountancy Experience in preparing and monitoring budgets
• Ability to provide financial analysis and interpretation to Country Management Team for decision-making.
• Knowledge of government policies and regulations on financial management and taxation
• Knowledge of international donor reporting requirements
• Risk analysis and risk management experience
• Strong knowledge of fund accounting regulations for non-profit organisations.
• Experience of working in an international NGO and knowledge on WASH
• Experience in using SUN systems and vision excel
• Basic understanding of Project Management
• Self-motivated with good interpersonal skills and capacity to understand and walk with people from all walks of life.
• Personal integrity, flexible attitude, sense of transparency, proactive and has respect for gender, diversity and organizational culture.

If you are interested in the position and have the right skills and attributes, please access the link below and download the Job Description and job application form here
https://web.monitor.co.ugjobs/2021/12/FinanceOfficer.zip
Fill in the application form and send with a cover letter to [email protected]g  by 23rd December 2021 stating Finance Officer in the subject line.
WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate preemployment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.
WaterAid is an equal opportunity, disability and gender confident employer and committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, fairness and equality.
Only candidates shortlisted for interviewing will be contacted.