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: 

1. 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.

How to Apply for the job:

All candidates are strongly encouraged to send their applications via e-mail or hand deliver to these addresses below;

The Chief of Party

SPRING Uganda

Plot 36/37A, Martyrs Way, Ministers’ Village, Ntinda, Kampala, Uganda

OR

Block 01 Plot 295, Kacence, Kaciika,

Mbarara – Uganda

Or via E-mail to: jobs@spring-nutrition.org

Deadline:  24^th April 2015 by 1.00PM

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