About US:
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world and has been implementing programs for over 90 years. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the Children has a staff complement of over 200 persons. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. In 2014, we reached over 143 million children through our work around 52m directly and 91 million indirectly around the world.

Job Summary: The Field Finance Manager will be responsible for the overall accounting and book-keeping functions of the emergency response in the West Nile Area office. In addition, the position will be responsible for efficient and effective management of SC cash flows, updating and reconciling the accounting ledgers, managing the end of period procedures, and ensuring the generation of accurate and timely monthly financial reports to Country office. The position is also responsible for technical supervision of the Emergency response West Nile Area office Accountants.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the Save the Children International Field Finance Manager job placement should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Accounting or Business Administration from a recognised university.
The applicant must also be a member of an Accounting professional body with qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, ICSA etc.
A minimum of five years of relevant progressive working experience working with International NGOs in a humanitarian and development setting, of which 3 years should be at finance management level.
Strong accounting skills and experience, including management of the general ledger, journal entries, payroll, payables and balance sheet analysis.
Strong background in external donor reporting for an international NGO and experience working with institutional donors, government agencies, civil societies and implementing partners.”
Good financial management skills with knowledge of computer Accounting Packages and good understanding of Government budgets and tax policies.
Demonstrated ability to work with a team under minimal supervision and being able to prioritize work and meet tight deadlines.
Good planning, organizing and negotiation skills
Past exposure and experience of working with local partners and District Local Government in Child Rights Governance, Health, Nutrition, Education, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection is an added advantage.
Excellent analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.
Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.
Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.
Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.
Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
Excellent time management and planning capacity.
Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to send their application letters with detailed CVs indicating three referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors submitted to: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org addressed to:

The Director of Human Resources & Administration,
Save the Children,
Plot 68/70, Kira Road,
Kampala. Uganda.

NB:
Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications.
Hand delivered applications will not be accepted and are therefore not considered during the shortlisting process.

Deadline: 24th March, 2017