Finance Officer Job at Dan Church Aid (DCA) - Career Opportunity in Uganda
Vacancy title:
Finance Officer
Jobs at:
Dan Church Aid (DCA)
Deadline of this Job:
5pm February 3rd 2017
Duty Station:
Kampala
Job details:
Job Summary: The Finance Officer contributes to the efficient and effective financial and administrative management of the main office in Kampala as well as the field offices in Moroto and Yumbe, with a particular responsibility for the financial management of projects.
Main Tasks:
- Responsible for budgeting, financial quality assurance and monitoring and reporting of expenditures of projects
- Provide monthly updates, with brief analysis, on project budgets
- Support the Programme Officers and Project Managers in developing budgets for proposals
- Assist in ensuring all office financial tasks (project and office budget/operations) are completed accurately managed in agreement with the Head of Finance
- Ensure that the Financial Manual rules and guidelines are followed
- Carry out due diligence of partners, and train and build capacity of partners Y
- Keep updated on special donor financial requirements, including Danida, EU, ECHO, UNHCR, WFP and others
Key qualifications and experience:
- Minimum of a degree in B’COM (Accounting) or BBA( Accounting) and preferably with a CPA/ACCA accreditation and at least 4 years of experience working in a similar position with an INGO
- Proven capacity to prioritize tasks, plan and organize your own efforts to meet objectives and deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and experience in working with a partner based approach
- Eye for detail
- Strong analytical skills
Job application procedure
To apply please send your CV and cover letter with 3 work related referees to the address or e-mail below.
All applications shall be marked: "DCA Finance Officer".
E-mails that exceed 2MB will not be considered.
People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close
P.0. Box 12405 Kampala
Email: application@ppg.co.ug