Finance Officer – GFA/SRM

Reporting: Head of Finance & Administration

The Finance Officer shall execute the following specific duties:
• Responsible for the maintenance, reporting and management of the Field/Coordination office finances.
• Develop and maintain a reliable and appropriate accounting system for the field office.
• Calculating and checking to make sure field payments, amounts and records are correct.
• Managing petty cash transactions at the field office and ensure that all financial documents are properly filed.
• Carry out monthly bank reconciliation for field office organization account.
• Participate in the preparation of organization Audit and Financial Reports, and budgets.
• Actively participate in preparation of statutory accounts and ensuring that the organization is compliant with statutory requirements.
• Support the Head of Finance and Administration in the implementation of the Board and Auditors recommendations.
• With the guidance of the Head of Finance and Administration and collaboration with Field Office management, prepare and submit monthly financial reports to WFP and any other partners.
• Attend regular Field/Coordination Office Management meetings.
• Submit through the Head of Field Office a monthly financial report to the Head of Finance and Administration and accountability for all funds disbursed to the Field/Coordination Office.
• Supervise and report on all procurements conducted at the Field/Coordination Office.
• Support the Field Coordinator in ensuring effective and efficient financial management system at the Field/Coordination Office.
• Conduct capacity building for staff at the field level that are directly under your supervision and through inter-unit collaboration for other staff involved in financial reporting.
• Carryout other duties as they may be assigned from time to time by the Head of Finance and Administration Officer.
• Participate in organization resource mobilization.
• Any other added responsibility as instructed by the supervisor.

Finance Officer Key Skills Required
• Good knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures
• Strong mathematical skills
• Dynamic problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with accounting software
• Amazing time management skills
• Ability to work independently and on a team
• Incredible attention to detail to catch errors

Personal Specifications:
All eligible candidates for this position MUST have the following qualification:
• Minimum qualification of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance, Business
Administration – Accounting with at least 3 years’ experience in accounting field, and a
professional qualification in CPA with at least level 3.

Accountant Skills:
• Accounting, Reporting Skills on financial matters (QuickBooks), Attention to Detail, Deadline-Oriented, Confidentiality, Time Management, Data Entry Management,
General Math Skills.
• He/she should be a team player, with interpersonal skills & confidentiality.
Application Procedure
Applications should be addressed to
• The Head of Human Resources, Hunger Fighters Uganda, P.O Box, 28175, Kampala
• Hand delivered to Hunger Fighters Uganda Head Office or through e-mail:
[email protected] and copy: [email protected]
Deadline for submission is 15th January 2025 at 5:00pm. Only shortlisted candidates will
be contacted.
Note:
• HFU offers equal opportunities to both women and men.
• Solicitation will lead to automatic disqualification.

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