Are you interested in joining an international
organisation with a longterm commitment to fighting poverty? Would you like to
work in a challenging environment to develop a career focused on shared values
and lasting impact?
SNV Uganda is looking for a: Deputy Country Controller
Based in Kampala, Uganda
(National contract)
SNV is a not-for-profit international development
organisation. Founded in the Netherlands nearly 50 years ago, we have built a
long-term, local presence in 38 of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and
Latin America. Our global team of local and international staff work with local
partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations with the tools,
knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access
to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide
their own development. By sharing our specialist expertise in Agriculture,
Renewable Energy, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene, we contribute to solving
some of the leading problems facing the world today – helping to find local
solutions to global challenges and sowing the seeds of lasting change.
Purpose
The Deputy Country Controller will provide support to the Country Controller and other members of the management team in the Financial Management and Administration of the Uganda Country Program.
The Deputy Country Controller will provide support to the Country Controller and other members of the management team in the Financial Management and Administration of the Uganda Country Program.
Main responsibilities:
Financial Management, Planning & Control
Financial Management, Planning & Control
- Ensuring
compliance with internal and external procedures and guidelines concerning
financial administration of projects
- Ensuring
compliance with SNV corporate and generally accepted accounting policies
and procedures
- Contributing
to ongoing efficiency improvement in projects.
- Support
budget holders in ensuring compliance to budget procedures and donor /
corporate regulations
- Ensuring
control, monitoring and execution of all financial related activities in
country, including logistics, purchasing, and ICT within the country
Financial Accounting & Administration
- Monitor,
analyse and report on fund depletion on a regular basis
- Manage
liquidity within the country and liaisons with SNV and donors regarding
fund availability
- Ensure
appropriate accounting at the country level
- Ensure
that the organisation is compliant on its tax and legal requirements.
- Manage
fixed assets, logistics, purchasing, and other finance-related activities
- Manage
and periodically review insurance policies
- Resource
Mobilization Coordinate risk assessments and contracts, formulate budgets,
establish fees and manage the flow of funds for all business development
initiatives
- Support
the Review process of donor contracts before signing
- Provide
reliable revenue forecasting in SNV systems
- Support
project administrators with contract management.
Financial Reporting
- Prepare
appropriate financial reports to internal/external stakeholders on funds
depletion
- Provide
accurate and timely financial data to donors according to contract
conditions
- Ensure
proper financial and administrative closing of projects in line with the
guidelines
Qualifications:
- Masters
degree in accounting, financial management or related fields;
- Professional
accounting qualifications and membership to ICPAU /ACCA;
- Qualifications
in information systems especially use of ERP.
- Minimum
of 5 years relevant work experience in a similar position;
- Fluency
in written and spoken English;
- Computer
literate, proficient with MS Word, Excel and financial applications.
- A
self-motivated achiever with excellent leadership, teamwork, coaching,
communication, analytical and organisational skills. .
- Strong
work ethics, high level of confidentiality and Integrity
Closing date for applications: 8th November, 2013. This
position is open to Ugandan Nationals only
Candidates should apply in writing and include an updated Curriculum Vita with a reliable telephone number and e-mail address and names and contacts of a minimum of 3 referees. Applications should be addressed to: SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, Kampala, Uganda and sent via email to pomach@snvworld.org
Evidence of third-party mediation will lead to automatic
disqualification.
Closing date: Friday, November 8, 2013
Type of contract: Local