About US:
Stromme Foundation Eastern Africa (SFEA) is an international NGO registered in Uganda since 1994 and has its Head Offices in Kristiansand, Norway. SFEA has a mission to eradicate poverty through interventions in Microfinance and Education. SFEA intervenes through local partners in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and South Sudan. SF’s identity is based on Christian values and strives to approach all people with dignity and openness. With deep respect for human dignity and a conviction of the value of equitable partnership, SF works to empower the poor to take charge of their own lives and communities.
Job Summary: The Finance and Administration Manager will oversee the Finance and Administration functions of the NGO. The incumbent will be responsible for planning, controlling and ensuring the efficient and effective financial management of SFEA resources. S/he will be the SF Eastern Africa Regional office person in charge of financial management for the Region and the day to day administration of the regional office.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Provide leadership on all financial issues including reporting to the different stakeholders
· Actively participate in the development and financial oversight of the overall SFEA strategic plan Participate in the formulation and review of Stromme Foundation’s policies and manuals
· Establish and maintain all policies relating to financial management, financial controls and risk
· In charge of Budget(s) initiation, management, reporting and control
· Partner disbursements and ensuring appropriate accountability of funds
· Ensure financial monitoring of partners
· Oversee the accounting system and process
· Co-ordinate internal and External audits
· Ensure adherence and compliance to audits, legal and any other statutory requirements
· Oversee the efficient and effective administration of the Regional Office
· Supervises and appraises the SFEA accounting and administration staff
· Performs any other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Key Performance Indicators:
· Budget Management and Control
· Financial Report Preparation
· Asset and Cash flow Management
· Regional Office Administration
· Resource Mobilization
· Training /Coaching of Partner Finance Personnel
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The Finance and Administration Manager should possess a degree from a recognized university in Accounting and/or Finance. Possession of a Post graduate qualification is an added advantage.
· Hold Professional qualifications (ACCA or CPA-U, etc)
· Five or more years’ experience in an International NGO and three years in a Senior Management position
· Excellent analytical skills
· Keen attention to detail and accuracy
· Self-motivated team builder with good communication skills
· Good trainer, facilitator, coach
· Computer literacy skills i.e. Proficiency in using an accounting package and ability to adapt to a new one
· The Finance and Administration Manager should have capacity to work independently in developing and implementing action plans guided by the organisations strategic plan and willingness to go to the field.
· She/he must have excellent communication, good report writing and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to think clearly, deeply and broadly
· Practicing innovation and change
· Practicing accountability and integrity
· Committed and practicing Christian
How to Apply:
All candidates should submit a duly filled application form, request if from ICTEastAfrica@stromme.org, with a Detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of academic credentials, and day time contacts for at least three referees one of whom must be your current supervisor and send them to the following address:
The Regional Director,
Stromme Foundation East Africa,
Plot 25, Bukoto Street Kampala P.O. Box 27200,
Kampala, Uganda
Or Email to: rdeastafrica@stromme.org.
Deadline: Wednesday, 10th June 2015 by 4.30pm.