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Job Title ⇒ Finance Officer ]https//www.theugandanjobline.com/
Organization ⇒ Rego Foundation
Duty Station ⇒ Kampala, Uganda
Reports to ⇒ Reports to Director of Finance and President
About US ⇒
Rego Foundation is a youth-led Non-profit Organisation working to transform
the lives of economically marginalized women and girls in Uganda. Our goal is
to end gender inequality by eradicating all forms of discrimination and
violence against women and girls in Uganda. We have operated in Uganda since
2016. Our work is guided by these objectives; iTo promote awareness,
prevention and care for women and girls subjected to violence. iiTo increase
women’s access to finance and development of additional livelihoods. iii To
raise awareness and end harmful practices such female genital mutilation FGM
and child marriage. ivTo build safe, healthy and enabling learning
environments for underprivileged girls.
Job Summary ⇒ Rego Foundation is seeking to recruit a talented individual
to ensure the Organisation’s financial viability of its programmes and the
management mobilized resources, and the transition of the financial
responsibility to its headquarters. S/he plays a crucial role in providing
high quality financial management information necessary to support development
programs. Specific responsibilities include; assessment of financial needs and
cash flow requirements, financial planning inc. budget submissions, contract
management, financial reporting and audit. In addition, s/he will need to
identify and resolve any financial management problems which may arise,
facilitate the involvement of Rego Foundation Members in the development and
funding of projects, and provide appropriate training in finance policies and
procedures for field personnel. .
Key Duties and Responsibilities
General management and leadership
⇗ Liaise with the Finance Director, Programs Manager and Team Leader /
President on the initial cash flow for projects.
⇗ Liaise with bilateral and multilateral donors on all aspects of financial
management.
⇗ Develop a plan for on-the-job training for project managers in financial
procedures and educate all team members on financial responsibilities.
⇗ Assist the Finance Director, President and field management in development
of upcountry projects strategy.
⇗ Identify problems and develop solutions for best financial practice.
⇗ Provide proper supervision, training, guidance and mentoring to ensure
smooth management transition.
Administration
⇗ In consultation with the Finance Director, develop finance department staff
plans, where needed.
⇗ Assist in writing of job descriptions for financial positions and selection
of suitable applicants, where needed.
⇗ Assist administration staff in establishment of procurement procedures and
expenditure authorizations.
Financial management
⇗ Set up and maintenance of Finance system and development of procedures for
tracking income / expenditure in accordance with Rego Foundation policy.
⇗ Supervise the preparation of allocations of funding and budgeting of
planned expenses.
⇗ Communicate budgets and spending authorizations to the President and team
members.
⇗ In consultation with the Finance Director & Team Leader establish a payroll
structure.
⇗ Manage the day-to-day functioning of the finance section, including cash
disbursements, cash receipts, etc.
⇗ Establish an effective filing system which can provide easy access to
information and proper documentation of all financial requirement.
⇗ Ensure all typical donor requirements for documentation of expenditures are
met to facilitate attribution of expenses to donors when funding is obtained.
⇗ Establish banking arrangements and maintain liaison with principal bankers
as needed.
⇗ Facilitate any external audit.
⇗ Define and produce financial reports on utilization of funding to aid
senior management in decision-making process.
⇗ Protect Rego Foundation assets through maintenance of asset register,
internal control and audit procedures.
⇗ Prepare reports to donors for any uncovered expenses that they will absorb.
Programme development and planning
⇗ Assist the Team Leader/ President and other senior management in the
development and drafting of project proposals, preparation of mission
operating plans / budget.
⇗ Support the involvement of Board Members in the planning, development and
funding of projects.
Project management and implementation
⇗ Analyse and report on actual and planned monthly expenditure, interpret and
communicate with the Programs Manager, advise of variance against approved
budgets, and make recommendations for corrective action.
⇗ Conduct field travel to project offices as necessary to review financial
procedures and assist finance staff in their needs.
⇗ Coordinate, supervise and prepare all financial statements / reports to
various donors under the supervision of the Finance Director and to ensure
compliance with contractual and legal requirements.
⇗ Liaise with the Administration Lead in the establishment and maintainaince
of commodity inventory management system and control procedures.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience ⇒
⇗ The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
⇗ Certified Practicing Accountant CPA preferred.
⇗ At least three years of experience in finance management and accounting in
Non-Governmental Organisation.
⇗ Extensive experience in proposal preparation and budget formulation.
⇗ Experience of strategic and programme planning processes.
⇗ Understanding of multi and bilateral donor policies and procedures.
⇗ Proven numeracy and financial analysis / planning skills.
⇗ Ability to use financial system to track accounting activity is required.
⇗ Multiple language skills desirable.
Selection criteria
⇗ People Skills Ability to work independently and as a team player who
demonstrates leadership and is able to support and train local and
international staff and also able to work with underserved and rural
communities in a sensitive and participatory manner.
⇗ Communication Skills Well developed written and oral communication skills.
Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external
stakeholders as a representative of Rego Foundation. This includes effective
negotiation and representation skills.
⇗ Integrity Works with trustworthiness and integrity and has a clear
commitment to Rego Foundation's core values and humanitarian principles.
⇗ Resilience/Adaptability and flexibility Ability to operate effectively
under extreme circumstances including stress, high security risks and harsh
living conditions. Works and lives with a flexible, adaptable and resilient
manner.
⇗ Awareness and sensitivity of self and others Demonstrates awareness and
sensitivity to gender and diversity. Have experience and the ability to live
and work in diverse cultural contexts in a culturally appropriate manner.
⇗ Work style Is well planned and organized even within a fluid working
environment and has a capacity for initiative and decision making with
competent analytical and problem solving skills.
How to Apply
All candidates should send a completed application form, Download Here
]https//regofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/RF-APPLICATION-
FORM.docx to hr@regofoundation.org. Please note that we do not accept CVs,
resumes or cover letters. Applications shall be reviewed and considered when
and as they come in.
Deadline 20 th November 2020 by Midnight

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