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• Keenly checks and appraises the financial
  aspects of the project on internal and external risks and opportunities to
  ensure compliance; communicates on the findings with the Project Manager
  and counterparts and makes proposal on the (method of) financing.
• Checks and appraises the financial reports
  and audits of counterparts; communicates on the findings with the Project
  Manager and counterparts, and where necessary makes proposals for
  follow-up.
• Checks and appraises together with the
  Project Manager the organisational structure, the (financial
  administrative) capacity and the used management systems of the
  counterparts. If necessary, makes proposals to counterparts and/or works
  out ideas for their improvement and strengthening.
• Actively contributes to the drawing up and
  implementation of the annual (partner) contract and makes proposals in
  this regard for approval and spending targets.
• Monitors periodically the approvals,
  spending and performance at country level and revises the (financial)
  planning where necessary. Records this in the management information
  systems.
• Regularly monitors the trends in the
  external environment and contributes to financial management/policy (such
  as the quality of audits, opportunities for getting advice in the
  financial area and the quality of financial traffic).
• Monitors project expenditure and in
  collaboration with the donor accountant helps in preparation of donor
  financial reports
• Prepares the financial management reports
  in line with the standards of the back-donor(s), including a (first)
  analysis, and submits them to the project leader for his/her approval.
• Manages and updates project information in
  SAP

• The ideal candidate for the Oxfam Project
  Finance Officer job must hold academic qualifications in Accounting,
  financial management, commerce, economics or related field (A degree in
  Finance, Business Administration or Commerce) and professional
  certification in accounting an added advantage.
• Three years of relevant professional
  experience in an NGO setting.
• Significant knowledge and experience of
  all core financial management activities, including accounts payable, cash
  management, budget development, statutory requirements (particularly
  related to Ugandan standards) and standard accounts
• Proficiency in numeracy skills and good
  computer skills (Excel especially, Word)
• Ability to prioritise work issues to meet
  deadlines with minimal supervision and adjust to constantly changing
  situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through
• Good analytical and conceptual thinking
  skills with a proven proactive approach to identifying and resolving
  problems and suggesting improvements that continuously seek to provide a
  better service to Oxfam.
• Excellent personal communication skills,
  in written and verbal English
• A high level of self-awareness, personal
  energy, stamina and flexibility. Ability to work creatively, effectively
  and under own initiative
• Pays attention to detail
• Commitment to Oxfam’s overall aims and
  policies and experience of promoting women’s rights and the interests of
  marginalized people in all aspects of Oxfam’s work

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