Senior Finance Officer (Full-time Ngo Job) – ACTED

Job Opportunity: Senior Finance Officer

Organization: ACTED
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline: 14th December 2024

About ACTED

Since 1993, ACTED has been committed to providing immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need while co-creating long-term opportunities for sustainable growth. Operating in 38 countries with a team of 5,900 national staff and 400 international staff, ACTED responds to humanitarian crises, promotes inclusive growth, and invests in people’s potential to meet the needs of hard-to-reach areas.

Job Summary

The Senior Finance Officer will support the IMPACT Country Representative by facilitating financial management, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting for IMPACT/REACH teams in Uganda and Sudan. The role involves collaborating with regional and HQ finance teams and ensuring adherence to donor requirements and internal financial protocols.

Key Responsibilities

Hierarchical Relations:

• Reports to: IMPACT Country Representative SDN
• Manages: None

Functional Relations:

• Internal stakeholders: IMPACT Regional Finance Officer, Finance Controller, PD & Grants Officer, Research Managers, ACTED Finance Departments.

Objectives:

• Serve as the focal point for finance-related tasks for IMPACT Sudan.
• Prepare and monitor donor-funded budgets.
• Ensure expenditure aligns with approved budgets.
• Prepare financial reports and provide financial guidance to IMPACT SMT members.
• Communicate financial risks and opportunities to the Country Representative.

Financial Tools & Oversight:

• Update financial tools (e.g., CFU, staff allocation tables, BFUs).
• Regularly review and reconcile financial reports.
• Conduct quarterly financial reviews with the Country Representative.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and internal policies.

Miscellaneous:

• Provide support to REACH FLATS teams for financial operations.
• Travel to field missions when required for financial monitoring.
• Assist with other finance and compliance tasks as necessary.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely updates of financial information.
• Proactive identification of financial issues or gaps.
• Provide detailed and accurate budget recommendations.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field; CPA/ACCA certification preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a similar role, preferably in NGOs or financial institutions.
• Skills:
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Knowledge of financial reporting software (e.g., Project Insight).
  • Analytical skills with attention to detail.
  • Ethical conduct and ability to work collaboratively.
  • Knowledge of public donor regulations is an advantage.

Work Hours: 8 Hours per day

Experience: 3+ years
Level of Education: Bachelor’s Degree

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