Director of Finance and Administration USAID/Uganda Urban Health Activity job at Action Against Hunger | Apply Now

• Implement and oversee financial systems, budgeting processes, and financial reporting, ensuring alignment with the latest standards and best practices.

• Administer all project-related administrative duties, upholding strict compliance with USAID and organizational policies.

• Develop and monitor detailed budgets, ensuring expenditures align with project goals and financial forecasts are accurately maintained.

• Oversee compliance and capacity building for all sub-grantees, ensuring compliant and timely requests for application as well as sub-agreement development and subsequent management of all sub-awardees. Ensure regular audits and reports are conducted and submitted. This position may oversee a sub-grant manager or similar position responsible for the daily oversight of sub-grantees.

• Regularly liaise with senior management and donors, providing financial updates and forecasts, ensuring they are informed of budgetary and financial statuses.

• Mentor and lead the finance and administration team, promoting professional growth and adherence to high standards.

  
  

• Refine and improve operational systems and policies to better support organizational goals, optimizing information flow and management efficiency.

• Manage comprehensive financial operations, including cash handling, procurement, contracting, and consultant financial engagements.

• Advise project staff on financial operations and compliance, ensuring all team members understand and adhere to financial policies.

• Conduct thorough financial analyses and review budgetary variances each month, addressing discrepancies and implementing corrective measures as needed.

• Coordinate external audits and ensure that financial records are maintained in excellent condition, available for review at any time.

  
  

• Oversee and report on the project’s cost-share requirements, ensuring all financial contributions are tracked and reported accurately.

• Generate and submit detailed financial reports, including quarterly and annual summaries to donors, ensuring full transparency and accountability.

• Lead a team of finance and administrative professionals, ensuring effective management of project finances and administration.

Fiscal Responsibility

• Maintain rigorous stewardship of financial resources, ensuring cost-effective use and adherence to budgetary constraints.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based, with occasional field visits requiring adaptability to challenging environments typical of the project's operational areas.

Gender Equality Commitments & Zero Tolerance to Abuse

• Uphold and promote a culture of integrity, inclusivity, and respect across all levels of the project; enforce strict policies against harassment and abuse