About BTC:
BTC, the Belgian Development Agency, together with different Government Ministries, are implementing the bilateral cooperation between Uganda & Belgium.

Job Summary: The Finance and Project Controller is mainly responsible for a variety of administrative and finance-related tasks

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for the preparation of quarterly financial planning
Ensure the proper budget control of commitments
Sign payments with a certain threshold
Check and follow up on contracts with Local Governments
Expeditiously follow up on audit recommendations
Responsible for the administrative HR management
The incumbent will also make sure of consolidation and reporting towards the partner
In charge of capacity building of finance team and partner staff
Follow up and improve the internal control system
Tasked to manage budget and cost analysis
Ensure and regularly check for accountability on a monthly basis

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The Finance and Project Controller should preferably hold a Degree in accounting, finance and/or administration or related field
Certified Accountant with ACCA, CPA, CIMA or similar and a member of a professional
body e.g. ICPAU
At least seven years’ experience in accounting, preferably in a similar position
Significant experience in project management
Prior experience with an international organization or NGO experience is an added advantage
Working knowledge of and experience with tax related matters in Uganda
Detailed working knowledge of excel and word is essential
Past experience working with Local Government and Ministries is an added advantage
Excellent conceptual and analytical skills
Team management orientation
Concern for standards and keen attention to details
Ability to work independently and under stressful conditions
Proactive work ethics and ability to take initiative
Able to lead and develop others

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send an application letter and copy of the applicant’s CV with the names and contact information of three professional referees and send them to: fpcbtc@aikanhr.com. Please clearly indicate the Job position in the subject title e.g. “Finance and Project Controller”

NB: Attachments should exceed 2 MB. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

Deadline: Friday 8th May 2015 by 17:00 Hours