Activity Finance Manager job at ActionAid International Uganda | Apply Now

Accounting and Finance: Under this function, the Activity Finance Manager will ensure compliance with USAID rules and regulations, AAIU Finance and Procedures Manual and other policies, and statutory obligations, ensure timely Preparation and submission annual and quarterly financial and accrual reports to USAID, manage cash and mobile disbursement to vendors, staff, and partners, Working closely with the Finance and Operations Manager, Liaise with internal and external auditors in the review of activity financial management and ensure timely and complete implementation of activity audit recommendations. manage project cashflow in line with Activity workplan and emergent activity financial needs, manage the designated activity bank account and ensure proper documentation and compliance of all transaction, manage all tax and other statutory deductions in accordance with Ugandan law and US government regulations, ensure funds advances are fully liquidated in accordance with AAIU policies.

Budget & Audit Management: Lead annual work plan and budget development in close collaboration with the activity team and the AAIU Finance and Operations Manager, lead periodic financial reviews and undertake budget to actual variance analysis, in collaboration with the Chief of Party and AAIU Finance and Operations Manager, analyse emerging financial risks and implement risk mitigation plans, support sub-grantee capacity building for sub-grantees in USAID rules and regulations compliance

Team leadership: Oversee the operations of the activity finance and procurement function including managing of staff performance, facilitate capacity building and mentorship for the Finance staff to increase the technical competence, ensure full compliance with AAIU/USAID financial, procurement, and other policies and procedures (advances, expense reports, travel policy, allowable versus unallowable costs, etc.), identify any gaps in the Finance and Procedures Manual in collaboration with the Chief of Party and AAIU Central Management Team, work closely with other project accountants within AAIU, and the Federation.