About US:
People Performance Group is a human resource HR recruitment firm which seeks to recruit for its valuable client, an international non-profit research organization with offices worldwide. They promote effective solutions to global poverty problems.
Job Summary: The Finance and Accounting Manager will be responsible for all aspects of financial management of the country program, ensuring compliance with the internal policies and procedures as well as donor regulations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Oversee and manage daily country-wide accounting and finance functions including the timely recording of transactions, cash management, banking, payroll, inventory, receivables, and payables.
· In charge of planning and implementation of systems for financial operations in both the main country office and in field offices in accordance with the its Field Finance Manual and donor regulations, including systems for cash flow management, budgeting, consolidation of accounting information, internal controls, financial reporting, financial record-keeping, grant management and compliance to all statutory regulations.
· Hire, train and supervise the finance staff in country.
· Maintain banking relations and plan and monitor country cash flow requirements to ensure the smooth implementation of its programs.
· The incumbent will be asked to provide monthly standard accounting submissions to Headquarters, including general ledger files, account reconciliations, expenditures by cost center/project, required sub-grantee reporting, as well as other financial information in a timely and accurate manner.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidate for this NGO vacancy must hold an accounting or finance degree. Possession of an MBA is preferred.
· Possession of Professional qualification in accounting is a must.
· At least five years of progressive financial management experience is required.
· A minimum of four or more years’ experience in grants management.
· Three years’ international experience is required; international NGO/ PVO field office experience is preferred.
· Detailed knowledge and understanding of donor regulations is required.
How to Apply:
All candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by sending an updated CV and cover letter with three work related referees to the address or e-mail below. All applications shall be marked: “Finance and Accounting Manager.” E-mails that exceed 2MB will not be considered.
People Performance Group Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante P.O. Box 12405, Kampala Uganda
E-mail to: application@ppg.co.ug
NB: While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
Deadline: 15th July 2015