Millennium Promise Alliance Inc Finance Manager at Millennium Promise Job Vacancy in Uganda

ber UG-0082-83). The Office of the Prime Minister
will implement the Drylands Integrated Development Project through Millennium
Promise Alliance Inc. an International Non-Profit Organisation solely committed
to supporting the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals through the
Millennium Villages Projects (MVPs) in 10 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa.
The Dry Lands Integrated Development Project will implement multi sectoral
interventions aimed at holistically addressing challenges faced by pastoralist
communities that directly contribute to the objective of reducing
vulnerability, building resilience, and accelerating the achievements of the UN
Millennium Development Goals mainly in the districts of Moroto, Napak,
Nakapiripiriti and Amudat.

• Supervise the work of
  the project accountants
• Ensure all financial
  transactions are properly recorded and reports availed on time.
• Ensure a functional and
  effective internal control system,
• Offer technical
  guidance and assistance in budget preparation and variance analysis
• Provide support in
  training, technical assistance and skills development of project staff in
  operational financial management for the sectors
• Ensure timely project
  financial reporting, payroll monitoring and oversee finance and operations
  personnel.
• Ensure that financial
  reports are always ready timely for the review and approval by the team
  leader. Work with audit firms appointed to ensure project Audits are
  properly and ethically conducted.
• Be the chief custodian
  of the projects Finances
• Ensure regular bank
  reconciliations of project Finances are conducted

• The candidate should
  possess a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or business
  administration with a specialization in accounting/ finance plus at least
  a stage II of ACCA/CPA qualification.
• At least seven years’
  experience of 7 years in an accounting/ finance related position with at
  least 2 years as a finance Manager is required.
• Specific experience
  handling multiple donor projects will be an added advantage.
• Proven experience in
  international Donor financial reporting will be an added advantage.
• Team work and
  leadership skills
• Ability to work under
  minimum supervision.
• Computer literacy in
  word processing, spreadsheets and at least 2 accounting packages including
  QuickBooks.
• Highly effective
  communication skills.
• Excellent problem
  solving skills and a quick learner.
• Possess the ability to
  work well under pressure and effectively handle multiple, concurrent
  demands and appropriately prioritise responsibilities.