Food for the Hungry (FH) is a Christian international relief and development organization with a vision to end all forms of poverty. FH globally currently has programs in 26 countries and supports offices in the UK, Canada, Switzerland, South Korea, the United States of America, and Japan. FH that has been working in Uganda since 1989, with its head office in Kampala and operations in the districts of; Adjumani, Kitgum, Lamwo, Kween, Mbale, Namutumba, and Amudat Districts implementing programs in four main sectors of Education; Food Security and Livelihoods; Health & Nutrition and Disaster Risk Reduction with the Head office located in Kampala.
FH/Uganda is actively seeking for qualified candidates who is committed to its Heartbeat and Corporate Strategy to fill the career openings of;
Job Title: Regional Finance Officer- East (1 position)
Position Type: Permanent Staff
Location: Kampala Office
Reports to: Finance Manager
Contract Length: 2 years
Start Date: Immediate

Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, the Regional Finance Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day running of Finance operations including deputizing the Finance Manager when not available, review all payments below 10.000.000 million and field’s monthly financial reports, review payroll template from the HR Office and import all journal templates for posting in the Sun System. He/she will handle monthly bank reconciliations, filing of the statutory payroll requirements and monitor transactions to ensure proper cash management for all the field offices in line with the planned program activities in compliance with FH policy and Procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Result Area #1: Financial Management
• Provide technical assistance to program staff in understanding the expense monthly report.
• Work with Program teams in doing the reversal of wrong budget codes.
• Review payment documents, ensuring that they are complete, correct and in line with FH policies
• Participate in the preparation of monthly donor reports, in accordance with different donor requirements/templates
• Received and review the field journal for posting in the system in time.
• Collaboratively work with the Finance Manager in posting all transactions into Sun system on a monthly basis. Country expense report is running and issued to all stakeholders.
• Work with program teams in preparing for internal and external audits and in close collaboration with FM, participate in the process of implementing audit recommendations.
• Review all monthly FHU accountabilities for completeness, proper coding, and adherence to budgets and correctness before importing them into sun system.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliation and/or allocations for all balance sheet accounts using Sun System.
• Participate in the monthly review of payroll to ensure accuracy and alignment to relevant policies.
• Prepare periodic USAID VAT Reports for submission to the Regional Finance Manager
• Ensure accuracy in all tax calculations as well as follow up of timely submission Statutory deduction to relevant authorities.
• In close collaboration with the FM, build the capacity of program teams in the area of financial management.
• Perform cash count with the accounting assistant every Friday of the week.
Key Result Area #2: Personnel Management including capacity building.
• Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
• Technically supervise all field accounts staff in all FHU cluster offices.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies (e.g. per diem policy, prequalified vendors’ list, etc.)
• Professionally, on behalf of FHU, deal with banks, URA, government bodies, and other stakeholders on work-related issues.
Key Result #3: Additional Duties
• Perform other duties assigned by the line manager for the accomplishment of program objectives.

Job Level Specifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• A vibrant personal relationship with Christ understands and applies FH Foundational Principles and Values, Vision and Purpose.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with colleagues
• Effectively and efficiently manages all resources entrusted to him/her for work purposes
• Maintains an attitude and behavior in accordance with FH values and principles
• Complies to all finance, personnel, procurement and administrative policies of FH
• Leadership skills and can supervise others.
• Strong Excel budgeting skills required.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with staff at all levels, and has proven success working in a team environment.
• Excellent computer skills in MS word, excel, PowerPoint, Access and Internet and accounting systems specifically Ms.Dynamics and ODOO.

Experience
• A minimum of 5 years of extensive experience in financial management and co-ordination preferably within an international NGO environment
• Having an auditing background is an added advantage

Education/Certifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Finance, Commerce or Business Administration.
• CPA/ACCA professional qualification.

Method of Application

This Recruitment will be filled on a rolling basis. Employment with FH offers an attractive package that includes; a good salary commensurate to one’s role, a good medical insurance package for staff and dependents, provident fund, GPA, and provision for other statutory requirements.
Safeguarding & Protection Clause:
FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment and Fraud in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment and Fraud. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FH Heartbeat, Anti -Fraud, Safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.
Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Food for the Hungry Safeguarding, Anti-Fraud & HR policy. In line with this, we will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of fraud, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
FHU is an equal opportunity employer. All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by Clearly stating the position applied for in the Subject line and submitting only electronic copies in one pdf file not more than 25MB of an application letter, a detailed CV, contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant testimonials/certificates, names/contact details of three referees, addressed to: The Human Resources Manager, Food for the Hungry Uganda
Email: [email protected]  not later than Tuesday 24th August, 2021 at 4:30pm.