About Organisation:

Food for the Hungry (FH/U) is a Christian international relief and development organization that has been working in Uganda since 1989. FH is currently operating programs in Asia, Latin America and Africa with support offices in the UK, Canada, Switzerland, Sweden, United States of America and Japan. FH’s primary goal is to end all forms of poverty World-wide. In Uganda, FH is operational in the Districts of Adjumani, Kitgum, Lamwo, Kole, 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.

Job Summary:

The Finance & Admin Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Area Program (AP) finance and Admin operations including preparing periodic financial reports, reconcile accounting information, review major payments and invoices for consistence with organizational procedures and established accounting formats, manage AP Assets and perform administrative duties of the AP. Additionally, this position supervises the Cleaner, Guards, Office Attendants, Driver at Field level. The position holder reports to the PAM, with dotted lines to the Senior Finance Officer.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

As the Finance & Admin Officer your overall responsibilities will be (JDs Key Result Areas):

• Cash management
• Finance Management
• Staff Supervision and Administration
• Internal control, Fixed asset and Inventory management
• Risk and compliance

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Candidate should have a bachelor’s degree/equivalent in Finance and accounting or related discipline from a recognized university or institution.
• Having completed ACCA/CPA level II is added advantage / pursuing professional qualifications
• Minimum of 3 years’ extensive experience in financial management and co-ordination preferably within an international NGO environment
• Level 2 of CPA/ACCA qualification is an added advantage.
• Having an auditing background is an added advantage.

Job Level Specifications

• Excellent computer skills in MS word, excel, PowerPoint, Access and Internet and accounting systems specifically MS Dynamics.
• 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 skill and can supervise others.

• Cash management
• Finance Management
• Staff Supervision and Administration
• Internal control, Fixed asset and Inventory management
• Risk and compliance

• Excellent computer skills in MS word, excel, PowerPoint, Access and Internet and accounting systems specifically MS Dynamics.
• Leadership skill and can supervise others.

• Candidate should have a bachelor’s degree/equivalent in Finance and accounting or related discipline from a recognized university or institution.
• Having completed ACCA/CPA level II is added advantage / pursuing professional qualifications
• Level 2 of CPA/ACCA qualification is an added advantage.
• Having an auditing background is an added advantage.