About US:
Build Africa is an international NGO that has been operational in Uganda since 1996. Build Africa Uganda (BAU) programmes focus on Education and Livelihood improvement. BAU currently works in 13 districts with its field programs coordinated through two Area offices located in Kumi and Masindi.

About ILEAP Project:
Build Africa has secured funding from Big Lottery Fund UK to implement a three year project – Improving Learning and Attainment in Primary Education, Uganda (ILEAP) that aims at ensuring that boys and girls in P1 to P3 receive support for their learning, both in and out of school. This is to enable them acquire the fundamental skills they need in order to achieve a good level of educational attainment. Implemented in 40 primary schools within Ngora and Bukedea districts, the ILEAP project will work directly with three key target groups; children in early years of school, teachers of early years classes and parents of the children in early years.

Job Summary: The Senior Finance Officer will support the Head of Finance in ensuring efficient and effective Financial Management and safe custody of the Organization’s resources. The job holder will be responsible for timely, accurate and high quality financial reporting on all activities. The Senior Finance Officer will also ensure that donor funds are effectively managed in pursuit of agreed objectives. He/she will ensure that there is a strong harmonious relationship between BAU’s finance teams and other teams within BAU. The incumbent will also ensure that effective systems and controls are in place for financial management and reporting. He/she will ensure continuous improvement and development of the finance team and that the Kampala finance team and field office finance Teams have sufficient capacity to meet the above requirements.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor of commerce or related degree from a recognised University with an Accounting bias
· At least four years or related post qualification professional experience
· Possession of professional qualifications like ACCA, CPA will be an added
· Prior exposure and experience in a senior finance role within an International NGO is desirable
· Ability and willingness to produce financial information in a format that non-technical staff can understand
· Excellent analytical and conceptual skills, with particular emphasis on planning, working to tight deadlines, providing training, facilitating capacity building and supervising team activities
· Team leader experience essential; proven staff management skills including on the job training and systems development
· Proactive approach to identifying problems and suggesting improvements
· Excellent written, verbal and communication skills including budget and report writing experience
· Good team player, flexible, tolerant, committed and capable of working within a multinational and multicultural team
· Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel. Navision accounting system experience is desirable

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their updated CVs/resumes including your contact information and three work-related, current salary and expectations and send them to:

The Human Resources Officer Kampala or email to: recruit@build-africauganda.org

OR
Physically submit applications to the address below;

Build Africa Uganda- Kampala (Head Office),
Plot 431 &424, Central Zone, Off Gaba Road,
P.O. Box 7224 Kampala.

OR
Build Africa Uganda- Kumi, Plot 28 Liang Road, P.O. Box 350 Kumi.

OR
Build Africa Uganda- Masindi, Plot 2 Kabalega Crescent, P.O. Box 66 Masindi. Uganda.

Deadline: 16th October, 2015 by 1:00 PM