Senior Finance & Compliance Officer-War Child Holland

Job Title: Senior Finance & Compliance Officer

Duty Station: Kampala

Reports to: Finance Manager

Job Description:

Control and Compliance to Assigned Grants (30%):

• Ensure full compliance with donor requirements, WCH policies, and local regulations for assigned projects.
• Conduct internal verifications to ensure financial control and adherence to donor guidelines.
• Identify financial errors or fraud and report findings to the Finance Manager and senior management.
• Review all financial documents of projects funded by assigned donors to ensure compliance before donor audits.
• Ensure partners comply with all tax liabilities.

Assist in Donor Funds Management (30%):

• Support the Finance Manager in managing donor funds and producing timely donor reports.
• Assist budget holders in preparing donor and organizational budgets, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Assist in explaining variances between budget and actual spending and coordinate monthly reviews of Budget versus Actuals (BvAs).
• Review financial reports provided by partners and provide feedback as required.

Partner Compliance Oversight (30%):

• Maintain proactive links with partners to ensure compliance with donor requirements, WCH policies, and national laws.
• Provide support and oversight to partners to ensure project implementation complies with regulations.
• Assess partners’ financial management capacity, recommend actions to address gaps, and follow up on implementation.
• Review partners’ external audit reports and address any issues raised.
• Make recommendations to management on partner performance and areas needing improvement.

Capacity Building (10%):

• Train and develop the capacity of WCH’s grant teams and partners in financial management.
• Provide financial training to budget holders to enforce financial controls and decision-making based on reports.
• Support staff training in procurement, budget management, and systems policies and procedures.

Other Responsibilities:

• Adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Code of Conduct, Child Safeguarding Policy, and Anti-Trafficking Policy.
• Support and promote the standards outlined in the WCH and donor Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Undertake other related duties as assigned by the Finance Manager.

Qualifications:

• Honors Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional qualification of CPA or ACCA is mandatory.
• Membership to a professional association is required.
• Minimum of 3+ years of work experience in financial management or accounting on similar projects.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong organizational skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent report writing and oral communication skills.
• Results-oriented with high levels of integrity.
• Interpersonal skills to maintain effective relationships with partners.
• Attention to detail and proficiency in MS Office and other professional software.