Job Title: Finance and Administration Officer (FAO)
Job Description
Are you interested in joining an international organisation with a long term commitment to sustainable development?
Would you like to work in a challenging environment and develop a career focused on demonstrating shared core values that achieve results?
SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is looking for;
Finance and Administration Officer (FAO)
Based in Kampala (Ugandan Nationals Only)
SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is w o r k i n g in over 33 developing countries across the w o r l d in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. The emphasis of our work is on poverty reduction and p r o m o t i o n of good governance t h r o u g h (1) increasing p r o d u c t i o n , income and employment and (7) increasing access t o ba&ic services in i h e sectors of water, sanitation S hygiene, and renewable energy.
SNV started working In Uganda in 1989 and we have offices in Mbale, Fort Portal, Arua and Kampala.
The FAO reports to t h e Country Controller and h res pons! bie for daily financial administration at project/ cost center level.
Major responsibilities
• Prepare and check monthly, quarterly and annual financial accounts and forecasts;
• Prepare and submit financial administration data/ transactions of Cost centres /projects
• Collect, review and analyse financial and administrative reports for projects and cost centres in line w i t h sei policies.
• Handle payment of suppliers and staff members
• Follow up o n receipts and payments; reconcile bank balances and manage cost centres /projects liquidity levels;
• Assist in financial management of externally financed projects; assist in handling internal and external audit Issues/ follow – up,
• Prepare monthly budget performance reports and ensure action points are closed
• Fixed Asset register maintenance a n d management
• Any other duties as assigned by t h e supervisor.
Candidate profile
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting f r om a recognized i n s t i t u t i o n .
* Professional qualification in Accounting, Finance or related f i e ld is an asset.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant w o r k experience
* Good planning and organising
* Good c o m p u t e r skills ( W o r d , Excel, Internet, Email)
* Strong strategic and analytical skills;
• Excellent communication skills in English
* Client and t e am oriented attitude
* Willingness to travel outside Kampala o n a regular basis
Salary: SNV Uganda c o m p e t i t i v e scale
Contract period : 2 years w i t h possible extension
Contract type: Local (Ugandan nationals only)
Closing date of applications: 20th January, 2012
How to Apply
Candidates should apply by sending:
i a cover letter;
ii an updated Curriculum Vitae, including
iii names and contact details of three professional referees
Applications should be addressed t o :
human Resources Office,
SNV Netherlands Development Organisation,
P.O, Box 8339, Kampala, Uganda or by email to Uganda@snvworld.org
Applications should be sent before 5.00 pm on 20th
January, 2012 q u o t i n g reference UG 3825.
For more i n f o r m a t i o n o n SNV, please refer t o our website:
www, s nv w o rl d .org
