About Abt:
Abt Associates is an international development organization composed of dedicated professionals who provide technical assistance, research, analysis, and practical training services in more than 128 countries.
About USAID Project:
The USAID and DFID funded Uganda IRS Phase II Project’s objective is to conduct a comprehensive spraying program and establish the foundation for sustainable, effective, high-quality indoor residual spraying (IRS) activities in Uganda.
Job Summary: The Finance Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the project maintains the highest administrative, financial, and operational standards for compliance and audits as per USAID and Abt Associates guidelines, either directly or through project staff and monitor project budgets, financial reports and projection of funding needs, in close coordination with the COP/DCOP and the Contract Administrator at Abt/Bethesda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure effective maintenance of all financial systems and procedures that meet client requirements, organizational requirements, and generally accepted accounting practices.
Works closely with Abt Associates’ International Accounting Department on all financial procedures and address any issues that may arise. Review monthly expenditures and invoices and prepare monthly financial reports (ROV) for submission to Abt headquarters
Prepare the monthly payroll; ensure the timely submission of monthly tax invoices (for tax exemption stamping) and annual VAT claims to USAID. Prepare quarterly, and annual financial accrual reports for submission to the client. Ensure timely review and approval of invoices, prior to submission to client.
Ensure that government taxes and other statutory obligations are completed on time. Manage the project budget efficiently, track ongoing project needs, provide monthly reports on expenditure, and regular guidance on the project budget to ensure proper implementation of all project activities.
Regularly review and validate financial reports submitted by the project’s subcontractors. Ensure all advances are followed up and expenditure reports are submitted in time.
Conduct regular cash reconciliation and ensure proper custody of Petty cash and proper documentation of Petty cash expenses before float re-imbursement.
In charge of reviewing and validating vendors/suppliers’ invoices, field expense travel reports and supporting documents for accuracy, completeness and reasonableness, before any payments are made.
Oversee and mentor all financial department staff and build their capacity to perform their duties effectively.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the aforementioned career vacancy should hold a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or other relevant field.
Eight or more years of relevant professional experience in financial management of large international projects including experience managing USAID projects.
Good knowledge and understanding of compliance of USG Cost Accounting Standards, FARs and AIDARs and the ability to manage large budgets.
Past USAID experience and knowledge is highly desirable.
Excellent writing, computer, and organizational skills
Possess the ability to work effectively in teams, as a team member and as a team leader. Excellent interpersonal communication skills, advanced skills in English.
Ability to take initiative, make appropriate decisions and build effective professional relationships.
Ability to travel to program locations within Uganda, as required.
How to Apply:
If you desire to join Abt’s USAID and DFID funded project, please send your application to: Procurement@UgandaIRS.com with the name of the position indicated in the subject line. Please include: (a) an up-to-date CV; (b) a cover letter detailing why you feel you are particularly qualified for the position; and (c) e-mail and telephone contacts of three references.
Deadline: 30th May 2015