Deadline: 01 April, 2023

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Church World Service (CWS) is seeking to fill the role of Finance and Administration Officer.

CWS is a faith-based not-for-profit organisation transforming communities through sustainable solutions to hunger, poverty, displacement and disaster.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervise the administrative functions of the CWS Uganda office
• Ensure the relevant SOPs are regularly updated and stored and training sessions on the same are arranged
• Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the office through supervision and management
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with external partners, vendors, contractors and other stakeholders
• Provide originality, initiative and good judgment in applying CWS policies to new and unusual problems
• Manage and monitor workload within the unit and prioritise work assignment accordingly
• Coordinate, support and liaise with other CWS Africa offices and sub-offices regarding visits, reports, office policies and services
• Plan and execute annual process reviews for the entire administrative function
• Provide leadership and support for all financial management areas including accounting, payments, and reporting systems and procedures
• Coordinate with related staff to ensure that project budgets, accounting and fiscal control procedures are implemented effectively
• Provide direct supervision of forecasting and costing out of items proposed in the budget
• Manage and consolidate projections from all departments
• Provide ongoing financial administration to the country office, including the processing of approvals for procurements, consultant agreements, and vendor invoices
• Oversee the monthly projections of expected expenses and monitor expenditure within the administrative function
• Analyse and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Strategic Management or a related field, or four years additional work experience in a similar field in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
• Master’s degree (preferred)
• Eight years, minimum, of relevant work experience
• Two years, minimum, of supervisory experience with an international NGO in a similar position
• Two years of work experience in an organisation that adheres to the U.S. government CFR 200
• Strong computer skills, in particular, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Access
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong verbal and written English language skills
• Working knowledge of Sage ERP System
• Knowledge of Uganda laws and customs (preferred)

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