GAIN Finance and Administration Manager Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs. GAIN Uganda looking for “Finance and Administration Manager“. Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before March 24, 2023.
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is a Swiss-based foundation launched at the United Nations in 2002 to tackle the human suffering caused by malnutrition. Working with governments, businesses and civil society, we aim to transform food systems so that they deliver more nutritious foods for all people, especially the most vulnerable.
GAIN Finance and Administration Manager Jobs 2023
The GAIN has published a job vacancy announcement on March 16, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Finance and Administration Manager to be based in Kampala, Uganda.
| Recruiter | Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) |
| Position | Finance and Administration Manager |
| Location | Kampala, Uganda |
| Country | Uganda |
| Total Vacant Post | 01 |
| Qualification | University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum One years |
| Application Deadline | March 24, 2023 |
GAIN Job Vacancy 2023
Key Responsibilities include
- In collaboration with the Country Director, the Finance and Administration Manager will help GAIN set-up its operational presence in the country.
- Responsible in ensuring all GAIN standard operating procedures are rolled-out and implemented in Uganda in addition to ensuring that all translated documents are fit for purpose and are properly aligned with GAIN’s policies and standards.
- Provide leadership and management support to office administration functions and establish systems and processes for the smooth functioning of the country office.
- Oversee the proper upkeep and maintenance of office premises and working facilities like telephone system, photocopying machines, and furniture to provide the best possible physical environment for staff to discharge their duties.
- Coordinate with the legal retainer/lawyer to maintain GAIN’s legal entity in Uganda. Coordinate with other ministries on approvals, statutory and legal compliances in adherence to country law.
- Ensure that administrative, budgetary, procedural and accounting controls evolved are actually complied with and to improve them with time in accordance with HQ’s guidelines.
- Supervise Finance section and ensure financial transactions are recorded in line with GAIN norms and standards in timely fashion. Maintain financial records including ledger, journal, petty cash and cash books and bank details. Manage receivables and payables in line with GAIN guidelines. Prepare cash flow and fund flow statements for review.
- Ensure preparation and availability of statutory financial records (e.g., income tax return) and tax compliance and compliances relating to foreign grants.
- Oversee the proper monitoring of GAIN’s funds and assets which are transferred to EAs (Executive Agencies) for the implementation of GAIN programs.
- Focal person for HR in the country office, supporting the Head of Operations and (HQ) HR function and working closely with the HR Business Partner, Africa in all matters relating to recruitment, appointments, contract renewals, and select HR interventions.
Position in Organization:
- Location: Kampala, Uganda
- Salary: UGX 78,485,220 – UGX 89,751,564 per annum depending on experience
- Contract Type: Fixed Term
- Duration: 48 Months
Qualification:
- Professional accounting qualification
- Graduate level preferably with Management degree with specialization in business, HR and IT
Experience
- Substantial experience in a similar finance operations and managerial position, governance, internal audit / compliance, including supervision of other staff.
- Demonstrable knowledge and/or experience in HR and office management
- Experience working with an International NGO preferred.
- Experience in managing donor grants such as DFID, USAID, UNICEF, EU, Dutch, Norway etc.
- Experience in managing private sector funding and external consultancies.
- Ability to work without close supervision.
- Experience with QuickBooks, Navision or similar accounting software required.
- Familiarity with Salesforce is a plus
Competencies
- Ability to plan and organize a substantial workload that includes complex diverse tasks and responsibilities.
- Problem solving, decision making and delegation skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (English, and other local language)
- Leadership skills, including the ability to supervise and motivate staff effectively.
- Ability to coach, mentor and provide guidance to supervised staff.
- Team Building skills.
- Knowledge and skill on introducing and implementing GED (Gender Equity and Diversity) principles.
- High level integrity
- Sound judgment
- Ability to cooperate with others and work in a participatory manner to achieve established goals.
- Self-confidence
- Computer literacy with excellent` MS word, MS Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and QuickBooks skills Compassion, tact and sensitivity
How to Apply GAIN Finance and Administration Manager Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://jobs.gainhealth.org/vacancies/980/
The Closing Date: March 24, 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.gainhealth.org |
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