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Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
Swisscontact is an independent non-profit development organisation established in 1959 by representatives of the Swiss private sector and civil society.
Job Title
Finance Officer job at Swisscontact
Swisscontact
Job Description
The finance Officer will work with the finance team and project teams to implement the organizational strategy, along with the mission and vision of Swisscontact in Uganda, to meet departmental objectives.
S/he The Finance officer will be responsible for setting up and overseeing all financial book keeping of the project. S/he will ensure adherence to financial and administrative regulations and standards procedures as well as the exchange of financial and administrative information between project staff, partners, and other relevant institutions.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Ensure the application of proper accounting internal control systems and processes to facilitate
• financial monitoring and control in line with our internal guidelines as well as the donors for accurate financial reporting and auditing.
• Ensure Proper management of treasury functions of the project (accounts, Cheque and cash management);
• Assist in the preparation of Operating Budgets
• Support in tracking project expenditures to ensure they are within budget
• Ensure that all support documents in respect to financial transactions are adequately authorized and with the correct information.
• Ensure overall preparation of the project accounting ledgers and accounts are in accordance with International Best practices and standards.
• Support in the preparation of the periodic financial reports, as per Swisscontact and donor guidelines
• Ensure proper filing and record keeping of all financial documents
• Assist with audit preparations, and support during the audit process
• Ensure compliance with the statutory remittances.
• Prepare funder reports under the guidance of the Finance manager.
• Prepare contracts and MoUs on behalf of the project.
• Ensure correct and updated maintenance of an assets register of all project property.
• Work closely with the admin & procurement team to verify that purchases are within the project’s financial scope
• Carry out any other tasks as may be assigned by Management.
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Qualifications and Competencies
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Financial Management, or any related field from a reputable Institution.
At least 2-3 years of professional experience in the same or an equivalent position.
Experience with donor regulations
Excellent coordination and organizational skills, especially in financial management
Proven negotiation skills and intercultural competence
Excellent spoken and written English
Desirable (added advantage)
• At least Part II professional qualification such as ACCA/ CPA
• Experience working with an audit firm
Other Competencies/ Skills.
• Reporting Skills
• Financial management Skills
• Communication
• Good command of the accounting software Packages
• Diligence and integrity
• Good Interpersonal Skills
• Basic Knowledge of the Private Sector Operations
How to Apply
Swisscontact is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their CV along with a cover letter explaining why you are a suitable candidate for this position to ug_info@swisscontact.org and copy suzanne.oweka@swisscontact.org and
kenneth.aedu@swisscontact.org by 31st October 2024. Please indicate the name of the position applied for in the “subject” line of your email.
Female candidates with a private sector background are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information, visit www.swisscontact.org