Background

Share An Opportunity (SAO) Uganda is a Christian child-centred non-government organization. It envisions a holistically developed child within the community. The organization seeks to recruit a dynamic and self-motivated individual for the position of Programme Finance Officer. The ideal candidate will be based in Kampala and should have worked in a similar position for at least three years.

Job Summary

The Finance Manager will provide financial management support, monitoring, and coordination of activities within the framework of SAO U and ensure that all policies and procedures, donor regulations, accounting standards, and relevant national laws are complied with.

Duty station

Kampala

Contract type

1 year

Proposed start of contract

As soon as possible

Key Responsibilities

KEY RESULT AREAS

Finance Manager

Other requirements/ competencies

Finance management skills.

Budgeting and budgetary control.

Analytical skills.

Leadership skills.

Communication and networking skills

Knowledge of donor financial accounting procedures.

Knowledge of tax laws and systems in Uganda.

Planning and organizing skills.

Qualifications

Unwavering commitment to Jesus Christ.

A master's degree, preferably in business administration, finance, accounting, or economics, from a recognized university.

Must have membership in a reputable Professional Accountancy body such as ACCA, CIMA, or CPA.

Experience

Five years of similar working experience in accounting and finance, preferably in the NGO sector, with at least two years at the managerial level.

The job holder must be a hardworking, spiritually mature, focused and trustworthy individual that upholds a high sense of integrity, has awareness of child safeguarding, accountability and commitment to the vision, mission, values and aspirations of SAO Uganda.

The best candidate will be subject to criminal background checks.

Females are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Manage and monitor cash flows and the liquidity position of the organization to ensure SAO U meets its financial obligations in accordance with the Finance Policy and all SAO U financial requirements.
• Lead programme plans and budgets in line with the SAO U planning guidelines.
• Monitor spending against approved budgets.
• Oversee all accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance.
• Maintenance of an up-to-date Asset register.
• Prepare and submit periodic financial reports, schedules, and tables in line with SAO U policies and statutory requirements to the National Director in time for review and submission.
• Coordinate and facilitate the institutional audit and ensure compliance with accounting principles.
• Maintenance of QuickBooks system and implement core and good discipline and practices.
• Supervise, motivate, appraise finance and Accounts officers and build the capacity of Program Finance Officers in line with the Human Resource Policy and Finance Policy.
• Contribute to strategic decisions through the Senior Management Team (SMT) and support to the Board.

• Finance management skills.
• Budgeting and budgetary control.
• Analytical skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Communication and networking skills
• Knowledge of donor financial accounting procedures.
• Knowledge of tax laws and systems in Uganda.
• Planning and organizing skills.

• Unwavering commitment to Jesus Christ.
• A master's degree, preferably in business administration, finance, accounting, or economics, from a recognized university.
• Must have membership in a reputable Professional Accountancy body such as ACCA, CIMA, or CPA.