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Job Title:
Finance & Administration Quality Controller
Employer:
Finnish
Location:
Country:
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Finance Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Sunday, 24 March 2024

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Finance and Administration Quality Controller job at Finnish Refugee Council | Apply Now

Kampala, Uganda

​Established in 1965, the Finnish Refugee Council (FRC) is a humanitarian non-governmental organization based in Helsinki, Finland, dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals affected by displacement. Over nearly six decades, FRC has expanded its operations to countries including Myanmar, Ethiopia, Uganda, South Sudan, and Finland, earning recognition as Finland's largest expert organization specializing in forced displacement and migration.

The organization fosters a work culture centered on expertise, collaboration, and a commitment to humanitarian principles, offering job opportunities that align with these values. FRC's innovative business model focuses on enhancing the self-reliance and resilience of refugees and host communities through specialized programs, such as adult education and literacy initiatives in Uganda since 1997. Guided by core values of respect, integrity, and empowerment, FRC actively engages in corporate social responsibility initiatives aimed at promoting social inclusion and preventing conflict. For more information, visit their website at www.pakolaisapu.fi.

Are you looking for Finance Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Finance and Administration Quality Controller job at Finnish Refugee Council

Full-time

Deadline: 

24 Mar 2024

Finance and Administration Quality Controller job at Finnish Refugee Council

Finnish

Job Description

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

The role is responsible for conducting operational reviews and risk management analyses to appraise the effectiveness of policies, procedures and standards of FRC’s financial, physical and information resources are managed. The position holder works closely with finance and administration teams at HQ.

See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.

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Systems and risk management

  • Conduct internal audits to assess the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the established internal controls and procedures; report on findings and make recommendations for the improvement.

  • Improve and develop a system, which ensures that major finance, administration and operational related risks are identified and analysed, and create and assess the risk mitigation plans.

  • Examine policies and procedures to ensure that exposure to fraud and other losses are minimised.


Operational review and monitoring

  • Monitor and follow up agreed upon actions in response to external and internal audit recommendations.

  • Conduct internal audits and routine checks to verify compliance with finance and procurement procedures and guidelines.

  • Conduct operational reviews to ensure that funds and assets are used according to organisational policies and procedures.

  • Prepare operational review reports with recommendations.

Finance and Administration Quality Controller job at Finnish Refugee Council

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COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

INDUSTRIAL

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RESIDENTIAL

  • University degree in accounting, finance or other related field, with at least full level 2 CPA qualification.

  • At least 5 years of relevant, progressive experience in undertaking audits, compliance assessments, risk management and fraud investigations, preferably with a non-governmental organisation.

  • Strong knowledge on how to collect useful information, analyse it and draw meaningful conclusions.

  • Willingness to travel frequently to field locations.

  • Experience with international donor funding projects.

Email Application to recruitment.uganda@refugeecouncil.fi
Application and CVs Should be ONE PDF document and a maximum of 5 pages.
Include in your application letter:
• Mention in the subject line the position you are applying for.
• Include your gross salary request.
• Contact details (email and telephone) of 3 professional reference persons.
• DO NOT include copies of any certificates.

Only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you do not hear from FRC by 15th April 2024, your application has not been successful.

Please note that FRC does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process.

FRC is committed to observing all local, national, and international laws that protect children, vulnerable adults, and basic human rights of all. FRC is committed to a policy of “zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH)” and expects anyone who works for FRC to uphold protection and safeguarding as a priority.

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