Posted: 20 Nov 2013 11:48 PM PST Jobs at: World Vision Uganda Vacancy title: Associate Director Finance Deadline of this Job: Friday, 29th November, 2013 Job details: World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 40 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.” We are now seeking for qualified persons willing to share in our vision to join the team in the following roles. Position: Associate Director Finance Report to: Finance Director Location: Kampala Purpose of position: To provide strategic financial management leadership and support the Finance Director in implementation of financial policies to ensure effective resource acquisition, utilisation and safeguarding of World Uganda assets. Key responsibilities Leadership Management · To provide leadership and management of the National Office Accounts Department and Program finance unit by planning, directing and controlling the financial resources of the unit in line with World Vision policies/procedures and with International Accounting Standards. · Participate in World Vision Uganda (WVU) Senior Management, Regional and Cluster meetings and represent finance division. · Follow up with program finance manager on regions/clusters and national staff on the implementation of new partnership initiatives. Budget development and coordination · Coordination of the provision of technical support in budget development process to the National Office, Regional Finance Officers, Operations Managers and clusters as per World Vision International budgeting guidelines. · Consolidation of World Vision Uganda’s annual budgets and development of Cost Allocation Methodology (CAM) annual operating budget. · Monitoring of expenditure against budgets and ensuring that spending is based on committed funds. Financial reporting and analysis · Review of Financial reports for accuracy and completeness. · Working with the Financial Manager to prepare management expenditure and budget utilization analyses project/cluster/regions management to monitor spending · Coordination of the yearend financial reporting and carry forward processes. Finance risk management · Regular review of internal controls related to disbursements to ensure that WV Uganda is protected from the inherent risk violations. · Ensuring timely and accurate supplier payments are made. · Managing the Settlement Advices process and following up on outstanding settlements from other offices. Overseeing the management of cash and treasury · Ensuring that cash availability to meet monthly/ daily WVU transactions – regular review of WV cash holding to ensure that target lows are met. · Ensure adequacy of cash funding requests from the Global Centre treasury. · Conducting regular reviews and petty cash counts to ensure adequacy of controls around cash management. Manage the capacity building initiatives for the National Office finance teams · Organize & conduct Finance related trainings professionally for World Vision Uganda teams at the Region/clusters and National office level for enhanced finance capacity. · Roll out any new Global Centre Initiatives to the national office and coordinate finance related trainings. · Conduct regular review visits to the programs and provide coaching to the accountants when required. External and Internal Audits management · Coordinate all internal and external National Office audits on behalf of the Finance Director · Perform regular reviews of the audit reports and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations. External and Internal divisional communications · Liaise with World Vision support offices and donors in the provision of information, reports and queries. · Communicate with banks and other external organization on behalf of World Vision Uganda. Requirement: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities · A Bachelor of Commerce Degree/ or Business Administration (Finance or Accounting option). Masters degree will be an added advantage. · Full professional qualification (ACCA, CPA or any other recognised qualification) · Must have basic knowledge in computer applications like MS Office. Knowledge and experience in Sunsystems will be an advantage. · Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a busy office two of which must have been at a senior level · Knowledgeable on grant accounting and experience in donor funding e.g. USAID, DFID, UN etc requirements. · Demonstrable experience in strategic management, results based management in financial matters. · Excellent verbal and written communication skills, good interpersonal relation skills. Job application procedure Please note that in addition to the Knowledge, skills and abilities stated for each of the specific roles above, all applicants must be mature and committed Christians, able to demonstrate an active involvement with their faith and also able to appreciate and stand above denominational diversities. How to Apply: Qualified candidates may submit their application and complete Curriculum Vitae via email to [email protected]. Please address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate the post title in the email subject line. Deadline for receiving applications is: Friday, 29th November, 2013 (Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply) We do appreciate your interest in working with us. However, only short listed candidates will be contacted. Similar Jobs at Great Uganda Jobs All jobs in Uganda advertised in November 2013 Deputy National Director Job at World Vision Uganda - Employment Opportunity in Uganda Posted: 20 Nov 2013 11:48 PM PST Jobs at: World Vision Uganda Vacancy title: Deputy National Director Deadline of this Job: Friday, 29th November, 2013 Job details: World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 40 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.” We are now seeking for qualified persons willing to share in our vision to join the team in the following roles. Position: Deputy National Director Reports to: National Director (ND) Duty station: Kampala Purpose of the position: To provide executive leadership and coordination of the organizational strategic planning process while leading in the assurance of programmatic quality, excellence in execution, business development, and support services functions of the organization in order to manage risk and compliance while attracting and securing funding to maintain continuity for the organization. Key Responsibilities Leadership / Management · Lead the strategy development process for the office with clear, measurable short-term and long-term targets; Ensure that Ministry strategies are aligned with Regional, Partnership strategic priorities and the country specific strategic guidelines / priorities; · Coordinate the quality assurance meetings for the Senior Management Team and the Expanded Management Team and ensure agreed action plans are implemented. · Provide leadership, coordination and evaluation of the organization’s strategic initiatives and special projects – particularly those requiring cross-functional teams whose participants are members of the Senior Management Team. · Provide oversight and ensure that strategic leadership of Quality Assurance and Support Services functions of the organization. Management of Major Grants · Ensure that there is effective leadership, strategic direction and support to all major grants in World Vision Uganda . · Ensure that evidence from major grants is used to influencing programming in World Vision Uganda and used for Grant Acquisition · Work with Integrated Programmes Division to develop synergy between major grants and smaller grants that are managed by Integrated Progarmmes Division (IPD) · Work with Grant Acquisition and Management (GAM) to ensure that there is good capacity in the National Office for Grant Management Quality Assurance · Provide leadership to ensure contextual programmatic and organizational standards are established and measured · To ensure the organization has an established technical excellence and quality assurance function orientated around World Vision’s three track ministry while ensuring there is effective coordination of timely and appropriate technical assistance in accordance with established standards and norms for program quality and impact. Support Services · Ensure that the support services function has strategic leadership optimizing effective implementation of ICT, procurement, fleet management, administration while mitigating operational risks and increasing overall security by establishing systems and mechanisms to ensure ministry effectiveness. · Ensure procurement and logistics transactions are carried out in accordance with WVI financial guidelines, policies and procedures. Advocacy and Representation · Support the ND in the engagement and building of strategic alliances with the government of the country, major donor agencies, WV Partnership, non-governmental agencies, churches and media; · Oversee the development and implementation of appropriate advocacy strategies to raise awareness of and advocate for change in- key issues within the specific context; · Lead and facilitate strategies for the promotion of justice that look for the change of unfair structures that oppress those in need · Ensure WV is positioned as a leading NGO in promoting the well-being and rights of children within the country context to deserve public and stakeholders’ confidence and trust Strengthen awareness of World Vision’s program both within and outside of the WV Partnership; Promote WV’s brand internally and externally. Advocacy and Representation · Support the ND in the engagement and building of strategic alliances with the government of the country, major donor agencies, WV Partnership, non-governmental agencies, churches and media; · Oversee the development and implementation of appropriate advocacy strategies to raise awareness of and advocate for change in- key issues within the specific context; · Lead and facilitate strategies for the promotion of justice that look for the change of unfair structures that oppress those in need; Ensure WV is positioned as a leading NGO in promoting the well-being and rights of children within the country context to deserve public and stakeholders’ confidence and trust; · Strengthen awareness of World Vision’s program both within and outside of the WV Partnership; · Promote WV’s brand internally and externally Requirement: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities · Master’s degree in development related fields or related field of study · 8-10 years at management/leadership level, out of which at least three (3) years in senior position · The holder of this position must be a results oriented leader who can handle a heavy work load as well as manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands. · S/he must also be adept at both strategic and future planning while ensuring daily support services operations are functioning smoothly and efficiently to support the ongoing integrated ministry. · Solid public relations/compelling communication skills a plus and must be a strong team player. · The position holder should have a wide experience in leading strategic development in large or complex organizations with cross functional management experience. · The position holder should have proven knowledge of and experience with the international donor community and the ability to effectively lead public and private acquisition efforts. Job application procedure Please note that in addition to the Knowledge, skills and abilities stated for each of the specific roles above, all applicants must be mature and committed Christians, able to demonstrate an active involvement with their faith and also able to appreciate and stand above denominational diversities. How to Apply: Qualified candidates may submit their application and complete Curriculum Vitae via email to [email protected]. Please address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate the post title in the email subject line. Deadline for receiving applications is: Friday, 29th November, 2013 (Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply) We do appreciate your interest in working with us. However, only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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