• The jobholder will be a member of the senior management team;
• Mentor and supervise Finance and Administration Officer and Procurement and Logistics Specialist in daily work plans and duties;
• Ensure proper US Government compliance with all financial transactions, proper support documentation, and entering transactions correctly into Quick books;
• Work closely with the US based home office to ensure that all transactions are up-loaded properly in a timely manner;
• Responsible for project budget analysis and reporting on budget expenditures on a monthly basis to the Chief of Party;
• Responsible for ensuring full compliance to all internal policies and procedures and communicating such to all staff,
• Manage all project contracts and policies including tenancy agreements, insurance policies, and other employee benefits processing;
• Manage all Human Resources issues in collaboration with the Chief of Party and in full compliance with Ugandan labor codes;
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

• The candidate should possess a master’s degree, or equivalent experience in accounting, finance; CPA preferred;
• At least five (5) years’ experience at the supervisory/management level of multiple projects;
• Exceptional diplomatic and business negotiating skills;
• Fluency in English;
• Extensive knowledge of US Government policies, procedures, procurement practices, rules, regulations, and reporting requirements;
• Strong financial analysis, budgeting, and management skills, written/oral communication, and computer skills;
• Demonstrated experience with computerized accounting software and excel spreadsheets;
• Prior work experience with QuickBooks accounting software program;
• Ability to work with people and willingness to support and train others;
• Ability to travel to project sites nationwide.

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