REPSSI (Regional Psychosocial Support Initiative) is the leading African psychosocial support organization. REPSSI’s vision is that all girls, boys, and youth have the right to enjoy psychosocial and mental wellbeing. REPSSI has strong partnerships with governments (particularly the ministries responsible for social services, education, and health), development partners, international organizations, and NGOs.
The Senior Finance and Administration Officer will provide effective and efficient Finance and Administrative support for the Country Office to ensure the effective operation of the Country Programme to mitigate the organisational risk and facilitate the achievement of REPSSI goals through proper planning, budgeting, accounting, and reporting, cash and foreign currency management as well as statutory matters.

Key Responsibilities:
• Financial management, budgeting, and timely financial reporting.
• Implement internal financial controls in compliance with the organizational accounting policies and procedures.
• Lead the facilitation of audit requirements including ensuring required statutory and donor audits are completed in accordance with local and donor requirements.
• Providing leadership and mentorship to the finance and administration team.
• Human resources administration support which includes maintaining updated personnel files and leave management.
• Oversee and support logistical arrangements for travel and workshops.
• Oversee the procurement of goods and services to ensure compliance with the organizational accounting policies and procedures.
• Manage the payroll and ensure timely payment of staff salaries and ensure that statutory returns are completed and submitted by no later than the gazette dates.
• Asset management, which includes ensuring that the purchase of assets meets procurement guidelines and maintaining the asset register.
• General office administration, including ensuring access control and security of the REPSSI office.
• Coordinate financial requests in line with REPSSI policy and donor requirements.

Minimum Requirement
• Advanced degree level education in Accounting or Business Administration.
• Certified accountant and member of ACCA. Must be a member of ICPAU (CPA Uganda) as per the Uganda statutory provision.
• Multiple currencies reporting experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial and administration management in a reputable organization.
• Working experience with NGO is an added advantage.
• Understanding management of USAID grants (a must), SWEDEN and other donors an added advantage.
• Ability to present data in easily accessible way.
• HR and admin Management Knowledge and experience of Pastel Evolution accounting software and proficiency in Microsoft office suite
• HR and admin Management
• Knowledge and experience of Pastel Evolution accounting software and proficiency in Microsoft office suite
• Be professional, enthusiastic and a people orientated person with sound interpersonal.
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Be always flexible and ability to multi-task under pressure with a customer service oriented friendly disposition.
• Meticulous and strives for excellence in executing all tasks.
• Strong leadership capabilities and understand the dynamics of office environment.

Remuneration will be commensurate with skills and experience. REPSSI is committed to the principles of employment equity. The position is based in Kampala Uganda with regular travel to field offices.