Water For People ,Finance Manager Job Vacancyin Uganda

by
supporting the development of locally sustainable drinking water resources,
sanitation facilities, and health and hygiene education programs. Water For
People currently operates in 10 countries in Latin America, Africa and Asia.
Currently, Water For People Uganda works in partnership with Local Governments
western and eastern Uganda and is expanding operations in other districts yet
to expand.

• Update and
  maintain the accounting system of Water for Uganda consistent with
  financial regulations, rules, and procedures
• Maintain timely
  and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate’ for
  users such as Headquarters, funding partners, and the Regional office in
  accordance with accounting principles and in the case of funding partners
  in accordance with contract agreements with funders
• Prepare and
  submit as per policy monthly financial results and manage the cash flow
  including preparation of cash flow forecasts and wire transfer requests in
  accordance with policy
• Implement the
  financial procedures manual and ensure compliance to accounting policies
  and procedures by all staff
• Responsible for
  preparing monthly payroll functions to ensure that employees are paid in a
  timely and accurate manner
• Ensure that all
  statutory requirements of the organization are met including filing of
  annual returns, submission of PAYE, NSSF and benefits remittances and
  other relevant taxes on time .
• Prepare all
  supporting information for the annual external audit, internal audits and
  donor specific audits and liaise with the Regional finance Manager,
  Headquarters and the external auditors as necessary
• The Finance
  Manager will reconcile bank accounts
• Manage the
  acquisition of capital assets and ensure that assets are properly
  recorded, amortized, and disposed of as appropriate
• Prepare the
  annual budget in consultation with the Country Director, Program Manager
  and Regional Finance Manager

• The applicant
  should hold an Undergraduate in Accounting or Finance or BBA (Accounting)
• Fully qualified
  or Finalist in CPA/ ACCA or other equivalent accounting qualification
• Three to five
  years’ experience in a supervisory role in Accounting or Finance
  departments.
• The applicant
  should have three or more years nonprofit accounting/finance experience.
• Working
  knowledge of accounting software, preferably NetSuite.
• Good knowledge
  and understanding of the principles and practices of accounting, auditing,
  and financial reporting.
• Significant
  experience in complex multi-currency transactions a plus.
• Ability to meet
  tight deadlines;
• High level of
  attention to detail, self-motivated
• Excellent
  written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Working
  knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards
• The applicant
  should be familiar with the Companies Act
• Proficiency in
  the use of computer programs for Accounting and Microsoft Office programs
  including Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
• He/She will
  demonstrate understanding of organizational mission, vision, values,
  policies, procedures, and strategic goals as well as trust and teamwork in
  all aspects of Water For People business.
• Transparency,
  Teamwork, Trustworthy, Problem solving, Effective Communication and Able
  to Learn and teach others.