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Welthungerhilfe Finance Officer Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs

Welthungerhilfe Finance Officer Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs.

Welthungerhilfe Uganda looking for “Finance Officer”.

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before October 22, 2023.

Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is one of the largest private aid agencies in Germany; politically and religiously independent. The organization fights for “Zero Hunger by 2030”. Since being founded in 1962, it has provided funding of EUR 4.46 billion for more than 10,895 overseas projects in 70 countries. In 2021 alone, WHH supported about 16.6 million people with its 526 overseas projects in 36 countries. In real terms, that means: Many people now harvest more and can therefore improve their diets. They now have clean drinking water or toilets at home, which leaves them less susceptible to illness.

Welthungerhilfe Finance Officer Jobs 2023

The Welthungerhilfe has published a job vacancy announcement on September 12, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Finance Officer to be based in Kampala, Uganda.

Recruiter Welthungerhilfe
Position Finance Officer
Location Kampala, Uganda
Country Uganda
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification University Degree
Experience Required Minimum Five years
Application Deadline October 22, 2023

Welthungerhilfe Job Vacancy 2023

Description of duties

  • Ensuring that project funds are correctly managed according to the specifications of Welthungerhilfe and co-financers
  • Ensuring that documentation of data, account assignment and bookkeeping entries by project accountants are carried out correctly in accounting Software
  • Ensuring costs are cleared internally within a project or between projects (correct allocation of costs)
  • Preparing documentation that Heads of Project and/or PPO can assume budgetary responsibility (expenditure and budget control)
  • Preparing annual account documents in cooperation with Heads of Project and the Head of Finance in Country Office
  • Preparation of refunds/returns/final fund requests to donors
  • Monitoring and correctly processing relief supplies and other equipment, particularly in terms of compliance with import regulations, monitoring inventory accounting, physical inventory inspections
  • Supporting the management of project inventories, equipment, and vehicles
  • Supporting Project Officers implement projects according to co-financing agreements and Welthungerhilfe standards.
  • Ensuring that cost sharing of salaries and running costs are booked (office & vehicles) in the bookkeeping software on monthly basis by the project accountants
  • Ensuring that statutory payments (Tax, Social, PAYE, Medical and life Insurance) are made in time and booked accordingly
  • Reviewing voucher files for completeness and ensuring that they are forwarded to Heads of Project and the Head of Finance on a monthly basis for signing of checklists
  • Supporting internal and external audits as well as donor spot checks
  • Checking procurement requests and contracts to ensure availability of budget and compliance with approved procurement regulations and best value for money principles

Position in Organization:

  • Position: Finance Officer
  • Location: Kampala, Uganda

Qualification:

  • A university or college degree in accounting, finance, or economics; ACCA/CIMA/CPA qualification is an advantage
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in project financial administration
  • Experience of managing / supervising finance staff (Accountants, Cashiers)
  • Experience in collaborating with donors (BMZ (TA, PA, SSF), AA, GIZ, Charity Water)
  • Readiness to receive necessary vaccinations for working in Welthungerhilfe’s programme countries
  • Excellent spoken and written English, knowledge of any local language of the duty station an asset

How to Apply Welthungerhilfe Finance Officer 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://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=11508&company=WelthungerP

The Closing Date: October 22, 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Particulars Details Link
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Official Website www.welthungerhilfe.org
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