RUFORUM Financial Officer Job Vacancy in Uganda

tium of 42
universities in 19 countries of Eastern, Central and Southern Africa (ECSA).
The organisation evolved from the Forum on Agricultural Resource Husbandry
(FORUM) program of the Rockefeller Foundation. RUFORUM is registered as an
International Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) and has mandate to oversee
graduate training and networks of specialization in the Common Market for
Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). RUFORUM has an MoU with the African Union
for strengthening science, technology and innovation capacity in Africa.

• Interpret and guide on budget control procedures,
  budget implementation and budget consumption
• Intuitively analyse and report on expenditure
  trends and accounts balances in relation to the approved budget and
  performance results.
• Rigorously examine and advise on all requests for
  expenditure, funding commitments or funds transfers to ensure that they
  are within the provisions of the budget, financial regulations and
  procedures.
• Monitor and report on implementation of the
  budget and budget performance.
• Prepare financial forecasts and cash flow
  projections on the basis of the existing or changing objectives of
  RUFORUM.
• Works closely with Managers on matters relating
  to their capital and operating budgets.
• Compile and submit financial reports on actual
  revenues, funds transfers and actual expenditure.

• The Financial Officer should possess a good
  Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Finance and Accounting option), Business
  Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or equivalent.
• Professional accounting certification like
  Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA), Certified Public
  Accountant (CPA). Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
• Five years’ experience in budget preparation and
  control in large organization
• Familiarity with good accounting systems
  implementation.
• Computer literacy skills i.e. ability to use
  financial and accounting software applications.
• Should be a team player.
• Ability to undertake critical analysis of budget
  processes, expenditure control, budget performance and problems on finance
  and accounting.
• Skills in the preparation of accurate and quality
  financial reports according to prescribed reporting formats.
• Ability to effectively communicate financial
  information.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Ability to exercise good financial judgment and
  discretion.