Oxfam Senior Finance Officer-Voice Project Jobs in Uganda

Oxfam Senior Finance Officer-Voice Project Jobs in Uganda

Job Description

Vacancy title:
Senior Finance Officer-Voice Project

Type: Full Time, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Accounting & Finance

Jobs at:

Oxfam

Deadline of this Job:
8th November 2019

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Kampala , East Africa

Summary

Salary: Not Disclosed

Job Details:

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives.

When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women.

And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty
We are an international confederation of 19 organizations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

In Uganda, our program is anchored on three broad themes deliberately focused on Women's Rights: Governance and Accountability, Resilient Livelihoods and Humanitarian Preparedness and Response.

All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, and inclusiveness.
Oxfam is looking tor competent persons to join our dynamic, innovative and committed team in the following position:

Senior Finance Officer-Voice Project
(Fixed Term, based in Kampala)

The Senior Finance Officer will have overall financial management cl the project portfolios and is responsible for Partners Financial Capacity enhancement; as well as project and partner financial reporting.

The lob entails building and maintaining effective financial systems and accounting frameworks that facilitate quality delivery of project results.

Skills and experience:

You are required to have a Degree in Accounting, Financial Management, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration or Commerce and professional certification in accounting are an added advantage.

A minimum of 8 years’ experience in providing a financial support services to an NGO, knowledge of computerised systems and demonstrable experience of working with computerised accounting packages and spreadsheets and proficiency in numeracy skills, Significant knowledge and experience of all core financial management activities, including accounts payable, cash management, budget development, statutory requirements (particularly related to Ugandan standards) and standard accounts;

Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences. openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender mainstreaming, women's rights, and diversity for all aspects oi development work.

Job Responsibilities: Not Specified

Job Qualifications: Not Specified

Job Education Requirements: Degree

Job Experience Requirements: 8 years

Job application procedure

Please follow the links below to access the detailed Jch Description and submit your application by 8th November, 2019. Internal (staff) https://bit.ly/2PxMq8w and External applicants https://bit.ly/2JGPlsW
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of Integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers lo share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.