About WWF:
WWF is one of the world’s largest independent and experienced Conservation organizations operating in over 100 Countries in the world. WWF UCO implements a number of national programmes promoting environment conservation in Uganda. WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of our planet’s natural environment, and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.

Job Summary: The Finance and Administration Officer will support the EU Energy project by ensuring the development and implementation of the WWF Uganda EU Energy strategy to the highest standards. The incumbent will review and monitor the implementation of organisational financial resources to support project implementation in line with WWF Field Office Manual and Project Management Guidelines.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Offer technical support in budget preparation, monitoring and revision, periodic calls for funds, progress reporting meetings in line with the WWF guidelines.
· Actively monitor the implementation of departmental work plans and budgets in line with WWF UCO objectives.
· Prepare monthly budgeted expenditure Vs actual expenditure reports for project and core office funding for review by the Finance Manger in line with the approved budget limits and guidelines.
· Prepare and submit financial reports, review entries posted in the accounting system, analyze financial reports, bank reconciliations, and reconcile all balance sheet accounts in line with the WWF financial guidelines.
· Regularly review and monitor project expenditure requests against budget and cash flow to ensure sufficient balance in line with the approved budget limits and guidelines.
· Prepare cash flow statements, cash forecasts to the Finance Manager for final analysis in line with WWF financial guidelines.
· Keenly review and monitor reconciliations for accounts payable ledgers to ensure all payments are made to relevant stakeholders in line with the WWF financial policies and regulations.
· Provide technical support during external, internal audits and implement audit findings in line with the WWF UCO objectives and auditing standard guidelines.
· Appraise and provide professional support to assistant accountants through constructive feedback, coaching and mentoring in line with the WWF human resources guidelines.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidate for the WWF Finance and Administration Officer should preferably hold a bachelor’s degree (honors) in Finance or Accounting and a Master’s degree in Finance, or Accounting or an MBA with accounting option from a reputable university.
· Professional accounting qualification i.e. Level II of ACCA /CPA.
· A minimum of five years’ experience in finance and accounting in a reputable NGO
· Working knowledge of budgeting, planning and reporting on donor funded projects. Good knowledge of administrative and accounting regulations and International Accounting Standards.
· Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office packages coupled with a strong understanding of Finance and accounting software’s and knowledge of Oracle will be an added advantage
· Prior experience of working in a multi-cultural environment.
· Good leadership and networking skills
· Coaching and capacity building/development
· Excellent presentation and communication skills
· Good teamwork and virtual support / coaching
· Good planning, organisation, time management, facilitation, and coordination
· Fluency in written and spoken English
· Working within tight deadlines
· Working both independently and in multidisciplinary teams, particularly in the implementation of cross-country activities and projects, and multi-donor programmes
· Detail-oriented
· Impartial and Patient
· All aspiring job holders should adhere to the WWF values of being knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.

How to Apply:
All interested candidates should send their cover letters, updated CVs, and academic transcripts to the Human Resource Officer, WWF Uganda, at kampala@wwfuganda.org.

Physical Office: WWF Uganda Country Office, Plot 2, Sturrock Road, Kololo P.O. Box 8745, Kampala – Uganda

NB: Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

Deadline: Friday, 18th December 2015 by 5:00 PM