Medical Teams International Director of Finance Jobs in Uganda

Medical Teams International Director of Finance Jobs in Uganda


  • Responsible for the 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 provides timely reports and assistance to the Senior Management Team to ensure that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.

    MTI Calling

  • Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world.

    Job 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 timely and accurate functioning of the Unit 4 financial system including maintaining the completeness and integrity of data, generating reports and authorizing transactions in accordance with MTI procedures

  • Responsible for the accuracy of General Ledger and timeliness of monthly closing in coordination with HQ finance

  • Responsible for 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

    Qualifications

    Education, Licenses, & Certifications

  • 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, Skills & Abilities

    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

    Physical Conditions

  • This position requires occasional travel to field offices and health facilities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions.

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; Medical Teams International Director of Finance Jobs in Uganda




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