Senior Finance Officer – Ministry of Health

Job: Senior Finance Officer

Number of Vacancies : One (1)

Reports to : Finance Manager GF-MOH

Duty Station : Global Fund Offices, Kampala, Uganda

Engagement Terms : Two (2) years Contract Renewable upon satisfactory performance.

Department Summary:

The Global Fund Finance Unit is responsible for all financial functions including accounting, Payments, Payroll, budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance.

The Global Fund Finance’s internal Policies and procedures. In its role as a support to the National Facilitator and the Program team to ensure that Financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.

Overall purpose/Broad Function:

The Senior Finance Officer is responsible for all aspects of financial management of the country program, ensuring compliance with Global Fund internal policies and procedures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities;

 Oversee and manage daily program- wide accounting and finance functions including timely recording of transactions, cash management, payroll, inventory management, Advances Ledger, and payables.

 Plan and implement systems for financial operations in the country office and in area program

 Officers in accordance with donor regulations; including systems for cash flow management, budgeting, consolidation of accounting information, internal controls, financial reporting, financial record-keeping, grant management and compliance.

 Train and supervise finance staff in the program.

 Prepare Financial report, for review to donors in line with donor requirements and templates.

 Assistant in developing annual fiscal year budgets together with the Finance Manager.

 Continuously stay abreast with donor policies, procedures, rules and regulations; compile and update applicable local policies; train Global Fund Staff in these policies.

 Ensure compliance with Global Fund financial policies and procedures.

 Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities;

 This Position supervises Accountants in the Finance Unit

Education/Professional Designations/Experience;

 Bachelor degree/B.COM/BBA or equivalent in accounting or finance is required. An advanced degree is preferred.

 Minimum of five years of progressive financial management experience is
required.

 Must be a member of ACCA or Certified Public Accountant (CPA U). Post
Graduate Diploma in Financial Management is an added advantage.

 Minimum three years of experience from an international NGO is required;
international NGO Field office experience is preferred.

 Demonstrated experience and skills with budget preparation and analysis, financial reporting preparation and the proven ability to translate technical financial data into informative reports.

 Strong accounting skills and experience, including management of financial transactions, journal entries, payroll, advances Leger and Statement of Financial Position.

 Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel

 Prior staff supervisory experience and strong organizational skills are desired.

 Excellent oral and written English skills.

Other specific Skill Requirements:

 Good communication and excellent inter-personal skills

 A team player who is responsible, diplomatic and confident at dealing with people at all levels and different backgrounds.

 Good analytical skills is essential

 A problem solving and solution oriented attitude; be methodical and adaptable

 Planning skills and attention to detail

 Ability to work under minimal supervision and deliver on set objectives within given deadlines

 Approachable and willingness to listen and assist finance and nonfinance colleagues

 Ability to work under pressure and on irregular working hours

 Ability to occasionally conduct training of staff within the financial management area.

Success Factors:

 The ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel
both in a managerial as well as training capacity is required.

 An ability to support programmatic objectives with timely and meaningful financial information is essential. Demonstrated ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and process information in support of changing program activities is necessary.

 An impeccable professional standard of finance and procurement ethics as well as the willingness and ability to enforce compliance with donor policies and procedures is essential.

Covering Responsibilities;

 The senior Finance Officer is expected to be able and willing to cover for any of the positions in the Finance unit

How to Apply:

ALL applicants should submit a written expression of interest accompanied with
detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of certificates and testimonials and
three referees, one of whom must be from your current or previous employer
addressed to the Permanent secretary, Ministry of Health, P.O. Box 7272,
Kampala, Uganda and should be delivered to the Security Registry in Room
A.102 between 8:00 am and 5:00pm Monday to Friday. All applications should
be submitted not later than Tuesday 15th June 2021.

For further details, please visit the Ministry of Health Website on
https://www.health.go.ug