About this job
World Vision Uganda (WVU) is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Governmental Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice in over 40 districts of Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is
conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. "Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so." World Vision Uganda is seeking to hire a qualified person to fill the following position:
Position: Regional Finance Officer
Reports to: Regional Operations Manager
Duty Station: Eastern Region
Location: Mbale
Purpose of position:
To support, design and monitor the implementation of Financial Systems of the Region and be first level auditors, to ensure compliance in accordance with World Vision Policies, Procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Key Result Areas:
1) 1 . Provide technical support to the Regional Office and project accounting staff in financial management, Accounting Systems in line with WVU policies and procedures:
2) V.. Review financial and other Internal Controls in projects and advise in setting up workable controls in line with the Financial Policies and procedures
3) 3. Manage the performance of project accounting staff in line with WV Employee manual and build capacity to enable them understand and interpret the Financial Manual (FM)
4) 4. Monitor asset management in accordance with World Vision Financial Manual
5) 5. Provide guidance in the preparation of budgets, development of Project Proposals as per FM and donor requirements
6) 6. Carry-out financial reviews on prescribed objectives for active projects, phasing out projects and provide advice on strategic action steps for smooth implementation and phase-out in accordance with financial guidelines
7) 7. Provide technical guidance on Audit and Follow-up on Audit Implementation for the Projects
8) 8. Identify, participate and advise management on the recruitment of all regional, cluster and ADP accounting staff, allocate assignments, monitor performance, mentor, coach and build their capacity, in line with the World Vision Mission
conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. "Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so." World Vision Uganda is seeking to hire a qualified person to fill the following position:
Position: Regional Finance Officer
Reports to: Regional Operations Manager
Duty Station: Eastern Region
Location: Mbale
Purpose of position:
To support, design and monitor the implementation of Financial Systems of the Region and be first level auditors, to ensure compliance in accordance with World Vision Policies, Procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Key Result Areas:
1) 1 . Provide technical support to the Regional Office and project accounting staff in financial management, Accounting Systems in line with WVU policies and procedures:
2) V.. Review financial and other Internal Controls in projects and advise in setting up workable controls in line with the Financial Policies and procedures
3) 3. Manage the performance of project accounting staff in line with WV Employee manual and build capacity to enable them understand and interpret the Financial Manual (FM)
4) 4. Monitor asset management in accordance with World Vision Financial Manual
5) 5. Provide guidance in the preparation of budgets, development of Project Proposals as per FM and donor requirements
6) 6. Carry-out financial reviews on prescribed objectives for active projects, phasing out projects and provide advice on strategic action steps for smooth implementation and phase-out in accordance with financial guidelines
7) 7. Provide technical guidance on Audit and Follow-up on Audit Implementation for the Projects
8) 8. Identify, participate and advise management on the recruitment of all regional, cluster and ADP accounting staff, allocate assignments, monitor performance, mentor, coach and build their capacity, in line with the World Vision Mission
Job requirement
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• A University degree in Bachelor of Commerce/Business Administration/Science and Accounting, with a major in Accounting/Finance and or a full professional qualification in A.C.C. A, CPA or CIMA or equivalent.
• A minimum of three years' post qualification experience.
• Extensive Computer knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SUN Accounting and Access is required.
• Must have proven knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Internal Control Procedures.
• Written and Oral Communication skills are essential, and the incumbent must be a team builder, who is able to work successfully in a multicultural environment.
• A high level of integrity is required.
• A University degree in Bachelor of Commerce/Business Administration/Science and Accounting, with a major in Accounting/Finance and or a full professional qualification in A.C.C. A, CPA or CIMA or equivalent.
• A minimum of three years' post qualification experience.
• Extensive Computer knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SUN Accounting and Access is required.
• Must have proven knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Internal Control Procedures.
• Written and Oral Communication skills are essential, and the incumbent must be a team builder, who is able to work successfully in a multicultural environment.
• A high level of integrity is required.
How to apply
Interested persons who meet the above criteria should submit their applications together with an updated CV and copies of academic transcripts (only) with at least three suitable referees with their telephone contacts to; wvujobs@wvi.org or hand deliver to the address below(Please indicate the position you are applying for).
Human Resource Manager,
World Vision Uganda, Plot 15 B Nakasero Road,
P. 0. Box 5319, Kampala
Deadline for receiving the applications is: 27th September, 2011.
NB: If you do not hear from us within a month, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Human Resource Manager,
World Vision Uganda, Plot 15 B Nakasero Road,
P. 0. Box 5319, Kampala
Deadline for receiving the applications is: 27th September, 2011.
NB: If you do not hear from us within a month, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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