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• Lead ADD International – Uganda budgeting
  and forecasting processes and ensure implementation of full cost recovery
  for all grants and contracts
• Responsible for monitoring the cash flow
  into and out of the ADD International – Uganda bank accounts and submit
  cash requests to the UK office as needed in order to maintain liquidity
  requirements
• Produce regular financial and management
  information to meet the needs of budget holders, the country management
  team and other stakeholders
• Work closely with colleagues in country
  and outside to develop funding proposals and budgets
• Lead on financial reporting to donors and
  donors’ compliance
• Work closely with colleagues to assess the
  financial capacity of partners, develop appropriate sub granting
  agreements and review subsequent financial reports
• Responsible for ensuring that ADD International
  – Uganda is compliant with all in country statutory requirements and meets
  all its obligations to the local authorities
• Responsible for devising and adopting an
  effective and proportionate financial control framework to manage
  financial and operational risk
• Actively promoteand implement Value for
  Money strategies across ADD International – Ugandaand participate in ADD’s
  VFM working group
• Maintain appropriate accounting records
  and processes to meet all statutory and funder requirements and ensure
  that financial information is timely, accurate and complete
• Responsible for keeping the data up to
  date in a timely manner in the organisation’s financial accounting
  software (PSF)
• Provide support to those with budget
  management responsibilities to help them discharge their responsibilities
  effectively
• Conduct internal audit visits to other ADD
  International country programmes as required
• Any other duties which contribute to the
  smooth running of the ADD International – Uganda office which are
  delegated by a senior authority

• As a Country Management Team Member,
  provide clear inspiring leadership that embodies ADD International’s core
  values
• Under the supervision of the Country
  Director, ensure that individuals and teams are aligned to effectively
  deliver the ADD International – Uganda strategy
• Develop systems to ensure the development
  of high performing teams through effective performance management and
  continuous development of individuals and teams throughout ADD International
  – Uganda
• Ensure financial, HR and administrative
  policies and procedures are rigorously applied and reviewed as necessary

• Responsible for providing oversight of ADD
  International – Uganda Human Resource policies and procedures to ensure
  that ADD’s staff are effectively managed and developed. 
• Ensure that adequate HR records are
  maintained and document all key decisions in line with best practice and
  statutory requirements.
• Responsible for devising and implementing an
  appropriate performance review system for ADD International – Uganda in
  conjunction with the Country Director
• Provide support to those with line
  management responsibilities on HR issues

• Responsible for ensuring a safe working
  environment for all those working for and with ADD International
• Manage the operation of the IT
  infrastructure and ensure that there is an effective IT and
  telecommunications system in place
• Conduct a risk review of key funding
  contracts and present the results to the country management team and the
  Director of Finance and Operations
• Ensure that ADD International – Uganda
  seeks appropriate, timely professional and legal advice whenever required
• Ensures that there is an effective
  insurance programme in place to manage agreed risks.

• Ensure all ADD International – Uganda
  registrationsare up to date with the relevant authorities
• Responsible for creating an effective
  framework of internal policies and processes that support effective
  delivery of ADD’s mission, consistent with the organisation’s values
• Support the ADD International Company
  Secretary/Director of Finance and Operations in performing the relevant
  governance duties
• Prepare and submit all statutory reports
  for ADD International – Uganda in a timely manner in line with relevant
  accounting frameworks and protocols. 
  
• Responsible for ensuring efficient audits
  of ADD International – Uganda.

• The applicant must hold a University
  Degree in Accountancy or financial management
• Membership of a reputable accountancy body
  i.e. ACCA, CPA, ACIS, CPE or equivalent
• Master’s Degree in Accounting and Finance
• A minimum of three years’ experience in
  finance, HR and admin management for an NGO Significant experience of working
  within Senior Management teams           
• Extensive knowledge and working experience
  with Comic Relief, USAID, EU, DfID and other donors
• Experience in effectively managing and
  implementing change
• Extensive experience in preparing and
  managing significant budgets with diverse streams of income and
  expenditure       
• Previous experience of working with
  consultants and professional advisors
• Extensive experience in working with
  computerised accounting systems, preferably PS Financials   
• Experience of working in an international
  or multi locational environment
• Experience in designing and delivering
  Finance, HR and Administration policies and systemsExperience in IT
  networking and maintenance
• Experience in supporting and training
  staff           
• Experience in analysing financial data and
  communicating to non-finance staff          
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Communication in English and Kiswahili  
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to quickly develop and foster
  relationships with positive outcomes        
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours
  when necessary
• Good team player with a confident manner
  and a professional, flexible, positive, calm and resilient approach        
• Competent with MS Office – Word, Excel,
  PowerPoint and Outlook       

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