Deadline: 31 December 2015
World Vision (WV) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Finance Director in Kampala, Uganda. The duration for the post is of more than 2 years.
The Finance Director will provide overall leadership to the financial management and administration of the Program by promoting financial stewardship and accountability in all Program operations.
World Vision’s mission is to promote human transformation, seek justice and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of God.
Key Jobs Responsibility
The Finance Director will perform the following functions-
- Advise the project on resource integration options to meet financial requirements of the Program.
- Lead the implementation of the Project operating budget, monitor actual performance and develop project projections.
- Review and/or generate financial reports for compliance with the donor requirements.
- Analyze spending trends and provide feedback and analysis to team leaders and on areas with over or under spending.
- Prepare financial plans, proposal budgets, amendments, and extensions for the life of an award up to and including close-out.
- Prepare close-out documentation at end of funding cycles in compliance with US government regulations.
- Ensure that appropriate financial systems and controls are in place to avoid audit risk ratings for the Program.
- Plan for and facilitate World Vision internal audit(s) and statutory external audit(s).
- Address all donor, government and World Vision International audits.
- Build capacity of the Project team on grants management, general accounting, internal controls and administrative systems in interpreting regulations to ensure compliance.
- Assist in the development of financial and administrative policies and procedures to ensure smooth running of the Grant and compliance to generally accepted Accounting Principles, WVI finance policies, and government and other donor regulations.
- Provide expert consultation regarding the implementation of DOS at a project/grant level.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting/Finance/Auditing and or a full professional qualification in A.C.C.A, FCCA, CPA, CA, CIA or CMA or other relevant field.
- A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in financial and administrative management of large-scale, complex, international development assistance programs in diverse geographic locations including managing donor funded sub-contracts/grants.
- Demonstrated experience and skills in developing and managing large budgets.
- Familiarity with USG financial reporting and compliance requirements.
- Experience in managing donor funded procurements and subcontracts/grants.
- Ability to build finance capacity with partners and WV finance staff.
- Proficiency in relevant computer applications and databases.
- Demonstrated record of successfully managing grants for donor funded programs is essential.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through the online process.
For more information please visit WV.
