Job for Finance Manager at JSI Research & Training Institute

Job Title: Finance Manager

JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc is a leading public health research and consulting organization, seeks a creative, highly motivated, and detail oriented person to deliver measurable intervention results as Program Officer for Micronutrient Powders (MNPs). This person must work well in a fast-paced and results- driven environment with passionate and motivated coworkers.

About USAID SPRING Project:

Strengthening Partnerships, Results, and Innovations in Nutrition (SPRING) is a five-year cooperative agreement funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to provide state-of-the-art technical support and facilitate country- led, regional, and global programs to improve the nutritional status of women and children. The SPRING implementation team consists of JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., Helen Keller International (HKI), The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Save the Children (SC), and The Manoff Group (TMG).

Job Summary: The Finance Manager will be responsible for day-to-day financial management of the SPRING/Uganda field office. The incumbent will also be responsible for maintenance of financial management and internal controls of the SPRING/Uganda field office, and coordinate closely with the Deputy Chief of Party- Finance & Operations and with SPRING/Home Office. He/She manages all accounting functions, in order to ensure the timely and accurate processing, payment and reporting of SPRING/Uganda financial and accounting information. The position entails responsibility and timeline management for the proper preparation and submission of various required accounting and financial reports on a monthly basis to SPRING/Home Office.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Program & Financial Management:

Implement financial management system based on generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), JSI policies and procedures, and donor regulations under the leadership of the Deputy Chief of Party- Finance & Operations
Technically support the Deputy Chief of Party- Finance & Operations to maintain efficient and compliant financial management systems across sub offices in Uganda. Notify the Deputy Chief of Party- Finance & Operations of any discrepancies.
Support the technical team leaders in the annual budgeting exercise to ensure program activities are in accordance with budget and work plan
Regularly review vouchers and submits to Deputy Chief of Party- Finance & Operations for review and approval
Support the Deputy Chief of Party- Finance & Operations to prepare ad hoc financial reports for the Home Office, project leadership or USAID, as required
Monitor expenditures against work plan budget and develop financial reports for the Deputy Chief of Party- Finance & Operations
Develop monthly expenditure reports for program staff
Receive monthly cash flow requests from Team Leads, review cash flow requests against work plan budget, and submit to the Deputy Chief of Party- Finance & Operations
Provide guidance and technical support to staff on financial processes in implementing the work plan
Report regularly to the Deputy Chief of Party- Finance & Operations, and identify problems and issues for resolution in a timely manner
Prepare monthly bank reconciliation and submit to Deputy Chief of Party- Finance & Operations for review
Prepare monthly payroll including remittance of the necessary taxes to the authorities,
Prepare monthly creditors reconciliation and submit to Deputy Chief of Party- Finance & Operations for review
Review accounting transactions accurately and in a timely way, with all expenditures supported by appropriate approvals and proper documentation that complies with JSI and USAID I reporting requirements and send to the Deputy Chief of Party- Finance & Operations for review.
Field accounts and related financial reports are submitted to | JSI headquarters to ensure the accurate and timely provision j of SPRING/Uganda financial reporting.
Provide timely support to track SPRING/Uganda expenditures by activity and/or funding source., and ensure the project has analysis of unit costs for key activities (training in NACS, training in IYCF, Coaching, etc)
Mentor and supervise the Senior Finance Officer

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The applicants should hold an advanced degree in Business studies (Finance or Accounting option)
Professional Qualifications such as ACCA, CPA etc
Additional relevant qualification will be an additional advantage
At least eight to ten years work experience in financial management, at least two of these as a Finance Manager for a USAID funded project.
Past experience of accounting/audit of International Donors program funds
Familiarity with USAID regulations and procedures essential
Recent training in USAID rules and regulations
Financial/auditing background
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Computer literate, proficient with MS office applications and Accounting packages, in particular Quick Books
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, managerial and organizational skills
Proven ability to pay attention to detail
Strong skills in teamwork
High level of integrity
Ability to work on own initiative / proactive attitude.