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Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
In our broken world, so many people are suffering. They are pushed to the margins and forgotten. Men, women and children are persecuted and left without homes. They are hurting, sick and in crisis.
God calls us to love the vulnerable, to dare to love like Jesus. He uses us to provide people in crisis with protection and care.
We work to restore health as the first step to restoring hope. Because every person deserves the chance for a better life.
Medical Teams International is a faith-based not for profit health relief and development organization with a Calling “Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world.” MTI-UG has operations in West Nile and South western Uganda. We provide Comprehensive Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS and Nutrition.
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Director of Finance job at Medical Teams International
Medical Teams International
Job Description
Job Title: Director of Finance
Organisation: Medical Teams International (MTI)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
This is a senior management role that is responsible for overall management of financial operations including accounting, payments and banking, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting, and grant financial management and compliance. Provides leadership to all Finance staff and collaborates closely with program, operations and HQ teams to ensure that the organizations financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Accountable for the implementation of the country office finance strategy and responsible for ensuring effective financial management & accountability
Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial information provided to all donors
Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls and financial procedures to ensure compliance with statutory, international and donor regulations and requirements
Ensure timely and accurate preparation and presentation of financial statements and reports that can be relied on for decision making by the Country Director and Senior Management Team
Provide leadership to Finance Team by mentoring and coaching and providing technical supervision to all finance staff
Lead the annual budget process in consultation with HQ
Accountable for the appropriate use of resources in accordance with budget holder authority and MTI’s cost principles
Ensure the timely and accurate functioning of the financial system including maintaining the completeness and integrity of data, generating reports and authorizing transactions in accordance with Medical Teams procedures
Responsible for the accuracy of General Ledger and timeliness of month-end and year-end closing in coordination with HQ finance
Responsible for monitoring cashflow by maintaining a cash forecast for operations in collaboration with HQ finance
Review of payroll transactions, allocation and reconciliation on a monthly basis
Take the lead in audit preparation, sourcing external auditors and support program staff in preparation for external and internal audits; ensure that audit recommendations are implemented and maintained
As a member of the Senior Management Team, contribute to developing organizational objectives and change management strategies
Represent the organization to financial partners, including donors, financial institutions, auditors, public officials, etc.
Ensures the Safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding employee code of conduct and provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, and Child & Vulnerable Adult protection policies;
Other duties as assigned
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Accounting & Finance or a related field is required. MBA is preferred.
Professional Accounting Certification Training is required
Registration with a professional accounting body (e.g. ACCA, CPA) is required
Experience
Minimum 7-10 years of experience managing finance (accounting, budgeting, control and reporting) for a complex INGO with multiple funding sources;
Experience with UNHCR funds is preferred
Knowledge
In-depth knowledge of INGO accounting, including complex fund and grant accounting, compliance, and reporting
In-depth knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and International Public Sector Accounting Standards
In-depth knowledge of Uganda laws and regulations pertaining to financial management
Knowledge of USAID, UNHCR, ECHO, WFP funding rules and regulations, financial reporting and disclosure requirements
Knowledge of ERP systems and computerized accounting software such as Sage, Unit4, etc.
Skills
Highly skilled in developing and implementing systems for grant monitoring and reporting
Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills
Highly organized and able to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills
Expertise in Microsoft Excel and computerized accounting software
Abilities
Ability to explain financial terms in simple language
Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information and exercise extreme discretion
Ability to act with integrity and maintain the highest ethical standards
Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct
How to Apply
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the Apply button below.
Deadline: 15th January 2025
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