Career
Sendea is hiring: Finance Manager
Reports to: CEO
For: Guidance & support on financial management & performance of the Organization.
Location: Kampala
Key Internal Staff to work with to deliver the role: Senior management team, Interactions with the Board, Member companies
Job purpose:
To ensure effective & efficient financial management throughout the entire business and enhance overall compliance to regulatory and statutory requirements for sound business performance.
Key responsibilities:
Participate in the development financial policies, procedures, systems and directives & ensure their implementation at all levels of business.
Oversee the financial performance of the organization and advise management of any developments which may have impact on the institution or its operations.
Resource Planning and management
Oversee and Manage grant/project budgets through financial planning, monitoring and control within the established standards and avoid unallowable costs.
Oversee preparation of grant/project budgets for the office.
Support budget proposal preparation and resource mobilization.
Ensure that grant spending is within the approved burn rates for the project.
Support in proposal writing and ensure that financial information is availed in a timely manner when required and also resource mobilization.
Accurate & timely preparation of management reports and financial performance analysis against business plan & set budgets on a monthly basis.
In charge of asset management by maintaining an asset register, and carrying out physical asset verification
Ensure accurate and timely submission of statutory returns (tax, NSSF, URSB reports) on a monthly basis to the respective authorities for compliance & to avoid penalties.
Co-ordinate & facilitate external and internal annual financial audits of the Organization.
Put in place a comprehensive risk management system which ensures institutional compliance with statutory regulations & guidelines.
Manage and guide the development of the finance team to ensure improved staff performance.
Carry out any other duties that may be assigned by the board from time to time.
Qualifications/skills/knowledge required:
A good Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
Holder of ACCA or CPA certificate or equivalent preferred
A minimum of Four (5) years of relevant work experience especially in an NGO Setting or related business
Experience in working on funded projects and project management skills is an added advantage
Ability to use Excel spreadsheets and other MS Office Programs a must
Experience of using Quick books accounting system is a must
Having an MBA is an added advantage
Knowledge of the solar sector is an added advantage
Excellent administrative, leadership and planning skills
Credit management skills
How to Apply:
All interested and qualified persons are strongly encouraged to apply by submitting their CV along with contacts of professional referees to hr@sendea.org. Detailed job description can be found on our website: www.sendea.org
Applications should be received by 11.00pm (EAT) on the 30th October 2020. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.