Grant and Programme Monitoring Manager Career Opportunity – PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Organisation: PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reference Number: 129-UGA00018
About PwC:
PricewaterhouseCoopers
(PwC) supports organisations and individuals create the value they’re looking
for. We’re a network of firms in 157 countries with more than 208,000 people
who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory
services. Our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important
problems. Our in-depth knowledge and understanding of operating environments in
Uganda and the region enables us to put ourselves in our clients’ shoes and
offer truly tailored Tax, Assurance and Advisory solutions to unique business
challenges.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:  
  • The Grant and Programme Monitoring Manager will
    support PwC in steering and managing public sector engagements including
    financial audits and reviews, capacity assessments, and special reviews
    under the overall direction of the partner.
  • Responsible for identifying and pursuing
    business opportunities
  • In charge of leading business proposal
    development
  • Leading teams and ensuring delivery of
    quality work and timely deliverables with adherence to PwC standards
  • Charged with researching on developments in
    the priority industries/sectors and developing thought leadership material
    e.g. publications,
    articles, presentations
  • Building and maintaining good working
    relationships with clients and across PwC Network
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s
    degree in: Public Health, Finance/ Accounting, Public Administration,
    Business Administration, Social Science
  • Membership in an industry-recognised
    professional accounting body (ACCA or CPA)
  • Possession of a Master’s degree in any of the
    above disciplines will be an added advantage.
  • The PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Grant and Programme
    Monitoring Manager should have at least five years of relevant experience
    working in preferably in the health, social or financial sector, with
    experience related to financial accounting, with the ability to review and
    analyze accounting transactions, reviewing and negotiating budgets
  • Five years of experience in financial management
    systems, with the ability to review and assess internal controls and
    financial processes and procedures and provide recommendations for
    improvement
  • Five years of experience in the review of
    financial statements (including income and expenditure statements, balance
    sheets and cash reconciliation statements); and  audit reports
  • Possess strong grant management and team
    management skills, ability to prioritize tasks and meet multiple deadlines
    in complex environment
  • Broad knowledge of issues relating to grant
    management in developing countries with working knowledge of GoU and Development
    Partners such as World Bank, DFID, USAID, Danida, KfW Bank, CIDA, SIDA,
    EU, GIZ, etc
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, diplomacy and
    tact to effectively communicate with senior-level officials, multiple
    stakeholders and professionals from diverse cultural and professional
    backgrounds.
  • Strong professional oral communication,
    writing and analytical skills, including the development of reports, oral
    presentations, and technical/persuasive documents
How to Apply:
If
you are confident that you fit the person and job profile and you are keen on
growing your career with one of the leading Consultancy firms in the Country,
please visit our Careers website.
Deadline: 5th May 2016
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