Finance Manager Job at Sudan Democracy First Group (SDFG)

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Title: Finance Manager
Organization: Sudan Democracy First Group (SDFG)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About SDFG:
SDFG was launched in Sudan in
April 2010 as an umbrella group to serve as a think tank and venue for
indigenous research, analysis, advocacy, outreach and campaigning for a
peaceful democratic transition in Sudan. SDFG founders come from different
geographic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and are among the most prominent
figures in the civil society movement in Sudan. The organisation’s areas of
focus include the defence and promotion of human rights, peace building,
conflict transformation and empowering women, youth and other vulnerable groups
for greater engagement in the public debate. The organisation thus provides an
umbrella for collaborative professional work among independent civil society
groups and opinion leaders from across the Sudan and in the Diaspora.
Job Summary: The SDFG
Finance Manager will ensure the organisation functions to a high standard of
financial management. The post-holder will be responsible of developing the
financial system to fit the accounting and auditing standards of international
donors.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
  • Lead
    in financial management, system development and line management of
    financial staff, as well as provide support to the programme staff
  • Lead
    development and maintenance of strong control environment (bank
    reconciliations and other control accounts, performance management data,
    etc)
  • Manage
    the Finance & Admin Officer responsible for keeping financial records
    and performing financial procedures (receipts, payments, petty cash,
    payroll), including records of programme activities
  • Manage
    performance of hard & software accounting systems, leading improvement
    and system enhancement work, ensuring good housekeeping
  • Lead
    reporting to partners and donors. Focus on continuous improvement and
    consistent accurate and high quality reporting
  • Effectively
    organise and manage internal and external audits
  • Produce
    statutory (legal) accounts and other legal returns
Qualification
Skills and Experience:
  • The
    applicant should hold a University degree in Economics/Accounting/Finance
    or business administration and a recognised accounting qualification
  • At
    least 3 years experience of financial management and accounting,
    preferably with a non-profit organization
  • Experience
    in computerised accounting software
  • Experiencing
    managing international donor grants
  • Experience
    of developing financial systems
  • Management
    experience
  • Experience
    of management sub grants
  • Experience
    at capacity building and training in financial systems
Terms and conditions:
Annual salary range: Competitive
with Uganda-based international NGOs
Benefits, according to the Ugandan Labour law: specific health and
accommodation allowances.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified applicants
should send their applications with a motivation letter and a detailed CV to
Mimi Harriet Uwineza at: mimiharriet7@gmail.com not
later than 4th November 2013 (Please do not attach the certificates or
manuscripts). Subject line should be: SDFG/FM/KLA
SDFG is an equal opportunity
employer, women are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 4th
November, 2013

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