ASARECA Head of Finance Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs

ASARECA Head of Finance Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs.

ASARECA Uganda looking for “Head of Finance”.

Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before August 04, 2023.

The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) is a not-for-profit sub-regional organization of the National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) of 11 member countries, namely: Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.

ASARECA brings together scientists from the national agricultural research institutions of the member countries, national agricultural extension service providers and other strategic development oriented partners to generate, share and promote knowledge and innovations to solve common challenges facing agriculture in the member countries.

ASARECA Head of Finance Jobs 2023

The ASARECA has published a job vacancy announcement on July 19, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Head of Finance to be based in Entebbe, Uganda.

ASARECA Job Vacancy 2023

Essential/Primary Responsibilities

Budgeting

• Compile and present the Master Budget to the Executive Director and Board for approval, and provide mechanisms for monitoring, controlling, and reviewing of budget implementation as well as overseeing annual expenditure projections, an-nual cash flow projections, and forecast of financial requirements.
• Prepare, monitor, analyze, and manage program budgets as well as relevant obligations and expenditures based on user-friendly and donor-acceptable Budget Framework.
• Develop, monitor, and review the Corporate Financial Work Plan and Budget as well as assessing the performance of AS-ARECA’s financial, annual budget and Strategic Plan.
• Develop and install effective revenue management system and procedures aimed at improving collection of funds.
• Confer with Donor Agencies on the utilization of funds as well as methods of financial reporting to ensure that all financial transactions conform to donor procedure.
• Prepare quarterly budget performance reports that show the Organization’s financial position and performance especially in the areas of budget discipline and cash flow monitoring.
• Assist in the development of the financial strategic plan of ASARECA as well as support the negotiation process with inter-nal and external partnerships through financial analysis, information gathering and an understanding of risks to advise on impact of decisions.
• Monitor the implementation of ASARECA’s Procurement Plan ensuring that it is aligned to the Annual Work Plan and that all procurement requisitions derive their estimates from the approved Annual Work Plan.

Position in Organization:

• Job title: Head of Finance
• Location: Entebbe, Uganda

Qualification:

• An honours degree in Commerce, Finance or Business Administration or related field with Accounting Major from an ac-credited University.
• Master’s degree in the above or related fields.
• Full membership of ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or any other relevant professional body.
• A minimum of 10 years of working relevant experience, six (6) of which should have been at senior managerial level work-ing in a donor funded organization preferably with international organizations of agriculture.
• Knowledge of applicable donor rules and regulations such as of USAID, World Bank, AusAID,
• EU, and Sida.
• Experience in setting up and managing donor compliance monitoring systems, developing, and implementing relevant tools and software.
• Proven knowledge of computerized accounting systems software packages, preferably Sun Accounting System
• Experience of training and transferring skills to other staff members (workshop and one-to-one coaching).

Personal Skills and Attributes

• High quality of personal integrity, credibility, dedication, and thoroughness.
• Strong financial management skills including proposal budgeting, income tracking, budget monitoring, and financial reporting.
• In-depth understanding of cash flow management, data analysis and forecasting models
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, decision making, management, and team development experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability to enforce accountability and delivery of results.
• Keen attention to detail and demonstrated ability in financial risk management.
• Proven ability both to solve complex accounting problems and communicate effectively with non-specialist staff.
• Knowledge of French language will be an added advantage.

Work Environment

• Ability to thrive in an intense, do-it-yourself, start-up environment.
• Regular travel may be involved.

How to Apply ASARECA Head of Finance Jobs 2023

Interested applicants can visit our website using the link www.asareca.org/Announcements to complete the online application form and upload their CV, Cover Letter and relevant academic certificates all in one file not exceeding 10 Megabytes (MB). The cover letter should be addressed to the Executive Director, ASARECA. The detailed CV must include names and addresses of 3 referees (including e-mail address and telephone numbers). You may also send your application and detailed CV to secretariat@asareca.org . Closing date for Applications is 4 August 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. ASARECA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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