Finance Manager - Uganda

Kampala

Organization: NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council
Location: Kampala
Grade: Mid/Senior level - Mid/Senior - Internationally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
- Banking and Finance
- Emergency Aid and Response
- Managerial positions
Closing Date: Closed

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organisation with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for people affected by displacement. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance through its core competences (CCs): Camp Management, Education, Livelihoods and Food Security, Information Counselling and Legal Assistance, Shelter, and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene.

NRC is seeking to recruit Finance Manager Position. The purpose of the Finance Manager is to be responsible that the financial set up is according to NRC standard and to support programme/project implementation.

This position reports to the Country Director - Uganda

Job description

Generic responsibilities
Ensure that country set up adhere to Financial Handbook, NRC policies, donor and auditor requirements
Implement NRC’s financial systems, routines and procedures
Maintain overall budget control and monitor cash flows
Management of financial team
Training of line managers and staff with financial responsibilities
Provide regular analysis and reports
Implement anti-corruption policy
Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy
Specific responsibilities
Financial Management -
Responsible for the preparation of accurate and timely BRS in accordance with global deadlines and ensure all the reconciling items in the eBRS are monitored and acted upon
Prepare the Project summary and ensure the country program has sufficient funds at all times. Work with FC and AM to prepare accurate forecasts for funds
Responsible for the Quality posting of costs into Agresso and meeting global deadlines
Communicates with banks and regional office to ensure that the bank risks are minimized
Verify payment supporting documents for completeness. Attend bid meetings or delegate to other staff
Take the Lead in Budget preparation, Budget monitoring and Budget Revisions.
work with the AMs and ensure accurate reliable master support budget in place and updated, the funding gap identified, monitored and flagged to AMs, CMG and CD, measures suggested and followed up to reduce the deficit
follow with the HoP and CD to ensure that NRC receives installments from donors on time as per the project agreement.
Prepare and share BVA with budget holders on timely basis. (ensure it is prepared in the donor format). Ensure documented BVA meetings with action plans and follow ups. Update the CD on the status of the agreed action plans before the next BVA meeting.
Prepare financial reports to donors.
Focal point for all audits in Uganda
Training -
Conduct training in financial management and maintain a supervisory role for the Finance team.
Conduct training in financial management for NRC’s Project Managers, Coordinators and other relevant personnel.
Conduct Anti- Corruption training to all staff and update the finance risks matrix on quarterly basis
Personnel Management -
Management of staff reporting directly to the Finance Manager
Technical supervisory role for all the finance staff in Uganda
Identify the capacity building needs for all the finance staff in Uganda and ensure those relevant trainings are conducted
Assist with any other duties assigned by the Regional Head of Finance and the HoS, as and when required

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a senior HR Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context
Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Knowledge and experience on the Uganda labor laws

Education field

Finance / Economics

Education level

College / University, Bachelor's degree

Personal qualities

Initiating action and change
Managing resources to optimize results
Managing performance and development
Empowering and building trust
Handling insecure environments

Language

English

We offer

Duty station: Kampala with frequent travel
40% travel expected
Contract period: 12 Months with possibility of extension
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the NRC Uganda Office