Chief Financial Accountant

We are a leading Security Company in Uganda with 18 years experience in the security services industry seeking to recruit a highly experienced, qualified, self-driven and competent individual to fill the role of the Chief Financial Accountant with strong management and team working skills

We are looking for a self motivated individual with relevant experience to spearhead strategic planning and strengthen accounting and financial management in the company.

Main purpose of the position
The post would involve supporting the Finance function and to improve the financial effectiveness of the Company; extracting financial data from various accounting and information systems; performs financial and cost accounting analysis of data. Reporting to the General Manager/ CEO, the CFA will assume a strategic role in the overall financial and accounting management of the Company and have primary day to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial and accounting related activities of the Company. The CFA will provide leadership and Coordination in business planning, accounting and budgeting efforts of the department.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
• Report directly to the GM of the company.
• Direct and oversee all aspects of the finance & accounting functions of the Company and report to the GM on all aspects.
• Actively participate in the dept management of the company.
• Provide leadership in development for continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial and accounting objectives.
• Ensure effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, international financial and accounting reporting standards and applicable regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.
• Ensures credibility of financials by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets financial trends and forecasts.
• Take hands-on lead position of developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive cost analysis system.
Reviews costs and performs cost benefit analysis related to new projects, products and planned strategies.
• Develop financial tools and reports for forecasting, trend analysis and result analysis.
• Support financial accounting by preparing entries to accounts and document business transactions.
• Support the development of the annual operating budget through consultation with other departments.
• Provide advice to the CEO/MD/GM on the financial implications of business activities.
• Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities.
• Perform budget to actual analysis of financial results and document explanations and action points for significant variances.
• Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Interact with internal and external auditors in the course of their duties.
• Managing a team consisting of Tax Accountant, Ledger Accountant, Revenue collectors and a cashier to the fulfillment of quality output of financial and accounting principles.

Required Qualifications and Competencies
• A good degree and Qualification in a business related field.
• Professional accounting qualification; ACCA or CPA, is a MUST.
• A minimum of 5-6 years of progressive responsible financial experience in a services delivery company at senior management level.
• Excellent working knowledge of computerized accounting system, experience in Quick books pro 2010 and latest pastel accounting package will be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Personal skills such as effective time management, integrity and open mindedness.
• Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability, team management and interpersonal skills.

An excellent remuneration package commensurate with the level of experience will be offered. USL is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and all applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and have the required credentials, please forward your detailed CV including copies of academic transcripts, present position, email address, day time telephone contact, copies of your certificates and at least three professional referees by 5.00P.M of 15th April 2011 to the following address:

Human Resource Officer,
Ultimate Security Limited, Plot 4,
Katonga Road Nakasero
Kampala, P.O. Box 21644 Kampala.

Cost Containment Accountant

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The US Embassy is seeking an individual for the position of Cost Containment Accountant in the Budget and Fiscal section.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The incumbent’s responsibilities are fourfold: 1) to capture resources under the ICASS allocation process, 2) to recapture lost resources under the Personnel and TDY Billing Policy, 3) to serve as the primary contact with ICASS Customer Agencies, and 4) to coordinate and provide information source to the ICASS Council representatives and Working Group on ICASS workload count related issues.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

20%

To reduce ICASS Budget expenditures by capturing, analyzing and managing cost containment. Resources using the ICASS allocation process, and to recapture lost resources under the Personnel and TDY Billing Policy

10%

To create practical procedure (steps) to process new customers ICASS services and to manage. MOU set-ups to assure statistical data is accurate in ICASS data base

20%

To create and manage ICASS files for new and existing customers, and to set up and manage workload counts with Agencies on a quarterly and annual basis to coordinate with other providers to promote continuity within the Mission.

15%

To communicate with the ICASS Council and Budget Committee and to manage the administrative, directives from ICASS Council and follow-up on AF priorities and deadlines

5%

To consult with agencies to understand and improve operational efficiencies and performances in providing accounting services

10%

To track and capture TDY collections to improve BFO services and bill cost within TDY Policy.

10%

To update ICASS Standards that represent operational reality and use standards to meet best practices and benchmarking.

5%

To start and complete special projects related to cost accounting and ICASS services assigned by BFO.

5%

To support capacity shortages as an alternate back-up for Class B Cashier, Budget Analysts and Voucher Examiners.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

1. Education: Advanced diploma in business or related field specialized in finance or accounting is required.





2. Prior experience: Five years or more of work experience with US government agencies or with a vendor servicing the US government.





3. Language proficiency: Level IV (fluent) in English, (speaking, writing and reading) is required.





4. Knowledge: Must be able to work well with LAN, accounting software and Excel.





5. Skills and Abilities: Must be organized, strong communication skills and multitask in a high energy environment. Must be able to communicate well using email system and must be customer service oriented. The ICASS cycle is 2 years 5 months, and therefore a person must be governed by various deadlines during the cycle with little room for deviation. And most importantly, must be able to plan and measure cost accounting workload counts to accord customers are not over or undercharged for services.

SELECTION PROCESS

When fully qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and US Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:

1. Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); or




2. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; or




3. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see section 3A below for more information); plus




4. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.




5. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the following information equal to what is found on the UAE.

Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.

1. Position Title

2. Position Grade

3. Vacancy Announcement Number (if known)

4. Dates Available for Work

5. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names used

6. Date and Place of Birth

7. Current Address, Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbers

8. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes or No; if yes, provide number)

9. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification Number

10. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)

11. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide

12. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, Driver’s License Class / Type

13. Days available to work

14. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S. Government (include their Name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)

15. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference

16. Education

17. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition

18. Language Skills

19. Work Experience

20. References

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

American Embassy
Human Resources Office
P.O. Box 9123
Dar es Salaam

POINT OF CONTACT

Telephone: 2668001, Ext: 4137/4148/4233/4024
Fax: 2668321 or 2668238

The US Mission in Tanzania provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.

The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

CLOSING DATE OF THE POSITION: TBA

UN Women - Chief, Finance and Budget

UN Women (UNW), grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women's rights at the centre of all its efforts, the UN Women will lead and coordinate United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It will provide strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States' priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors. The Division of Management and Administration is responsible for the planning, allocation and management of financial, human and administrative resources including information communications and technology, the effective and efficient delivery of essential operations services in UN Women, continuous development and improvement in operations, policies, and methods to align with UN Women and stakeholders' evolving business needs and advisory support to the Executive Director in the formulation and implementation of the UN Women overall mission, strategy and plans of actions. The Chief, Finance and Budget, reports to the Director, Division of Management and Administration, and is responsible for the strategic planning and management UN Women resources financial planning/budget, treasury operations and the administration of financial services including payroll operations, internal control, financial processing, accounting and institutional reporting of the UN Women regular and non-core financial resources. The Chief oversees and guides all financial operations to ensure the timely, effective and efficient delivery of services according to plans, standards of performances and objectives and accountability framework for operations and the protection and safeguarding of all UN Women financial resources.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of key functions: 1. Strategic leadership in financial management operations and services Determine the strategy and develop the implementation plan for financial operations and services. Establish the annual work plan for finance in collaboration with the finance team, set objectives, performance measurements, standards and results expected to ensure timely, correct and effective financial control and services. Monitor implementation and progress. Keep the Director informed and advised on the strategic and operational aspects of financial operations of regular and non-core resources that will maximize efficiency and cost effectiveness and recommend courses of action to align financial management with evolving business and client needs. Guide, monitor and evaluate financial operations and services for efficiency/efficacy. Take timely decisions to ensure the appropriate, optimum and transparent management and use of financial resources in accordance with UN Women standards of performance, ethics, integrity and financial accountability framework. Supervise staff members by providing them with clear objectives and goals as well as direction and guidance to enable them to perform their duties and responsibilities effectively and efficiently. 2. Financial planning, administration and monitoring Manage the budget preparation exercise for biennial support and annual non-core budgets. Support the presentation of the budget to the Executive Board and the Consultative Committee. Keep track, control and oversee budget allocations to ensure compliance with plans and approved budget. Approve reallocations, in accordance with delegated authority, to ensure optimum and efficient use of resources. Monitor compliance of field offices with UN and UN Women financial regulations, rules, policies and procedures. Take timely and appropriate action to ensure compliance. 3. Financial advisory support and technical guidance Collaborate with UN Women internal and external partners, colleagues and stakeholders to keep abreast of evolving trends, development and needs, share ideas for improvements and align services according to needs. Monitor and evaluate financial operating environment at the HQ and field office level, take action to adjust to needs and ensure all stakeholders are advised on the legal considerations and risks assessments. Develop the plan and oversee implementation of decentralization of financial activities to field offices to ensure the smooth transfer of responsibilities with accountability. Oversee sustainability of effective decentralization through systematic training and monitoring, evaluation and reporting of performance in field offices. Manage the timely and substantive response and feedback for learning and development of stakeholders. Provide advice to the Director and/or Senior UN Women management on the expansion of the funding base and contribute to development of policies and standards of agreements to facilitate resource mobilization, including cost-sharing and trust fund agreements. 4. Financial reporting and responding to audit Coordinate, develop and/or review financial input to UN Women's Strategic Plan and related documents, including setting financial management targets, monitoring and reporting results. Submit mandated year-end financial report on budget performance for senior management review and oversight. Ensure the availability of all required operational reports, monitor unusual activities and exception reports, investigate anomalies and resolve problems. Report on action/s taken or if additional action is required to resolve the problem. Coordinate responses to internal and external audit enquiries and findings. Follow up on audit reports and observations and/or take timely corrective actions to resolve issues/anomalies. Provide advice on issues related to Oversight Committee. 5. Representation and networking Represent UN Women in inter-agency and external meetings/bodies dealing with finance policy setting and decision-making; and in resource mobilization activities to collaborate on common interests/initiatives and influence policies/agenda. Collaborate with internal and external partners, colleagues and stakeholders to keep abreast of evolving trends, development and needs, share ideas for improvements and align services according to needs. 6. Knowledge management and capacity building Constantly monitor and evaluate operational policies, procedures, methods, tools and associated systems to ensure its utility, applicability and efficacy in operational management. Recommend, set and/or develop new policies and procedures and introduce innovation and best practices in business operations to enhance services. Plan and implement a strategic capacity building plan for learning and development in financial management and operations. Lead/organize training events and design/set training agenda on finance and budget focus areas. Determine and make available sufficient and expert resources for training events.

Competencies

Core Values and Principles: Integrity: Demonstrating consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct. Cultural Sensitivity/Valuing diversity: Demonstrating an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrating an international outlook, appreciating differences in values and learning from cultural diversity. Core Competencies: Ethics and Values: Promoting Ethics and Integrity / Creating Organizational Precedents Organizational Awareness: Building support and political acumen. Planning and organizing: Proven ability to plan strategic direction and ability to organize and service intergovernmental bodies and international technical meetings. Developing and Empowering People / coaching and mentoring: Building staff competence, creating an environment of creativity and innovation Working in Teams: Proven record of building and managing teams and creating an enabling and collaborative work environment, including the ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff. Communicating Information and Ideas: Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication Self-management and Emotional intelligence: Creating an emotionally intelligent organization Conflict Management / Negotiating and Resolving Disagreements: Leveraging conflict in the interests of the organization & setting standards. Ability to interact and negotiate with high-level government officials are required Knowledge Sharing / Continuous Learning: Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning. Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making: Fair and transparent decision-making; calculated risk-taking Commitment to continuous learning: Willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the field of gender equality thematic areas Leadership - Proven track record of excellent management and technical leadership skills and ability to delegate appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority.

Required Skills and Experience

Education: Advanced university degree in finance, administration, accounting, economics, business management or other related field is required. Experience: Minimum 15 years of extensive experience that combines strategic and managerial leadership in financial planning/budgeting, financial management and operations in a large international and/or corporate organization preferably in the UN System and its organizations. Language Requirements: Fluency in oral and written English is required. Proficiency in another UN working language is desirable. In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment. All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from http://www.unwomen.org/about-us/employment Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.

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UN Women - Chief, Finance and Budget

Micro Credit /Micro Finance Officer

Duties and responsibilities

• Designing of a credit scheme
• Report writing on the performance of the credit system
• Identifying markets both local and international for horticultural produce
• Vetting of would be credit recipients
• Participate in approvals disbursement; Loan repayment and rescheduling
• Training of credit recipients on savings and business diversifications.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Commerce or a Diploma in Business Administration from a recognized University or institution
• 5 years working experience in a related field(experience in Sudan an added advantage)
• Computer Literate (Ms Word and Ms Excel).
• Knowledge and experience working with micro – finance institutions and INGOs.
• Strong work ethics

How to apply

Interested persons with the required background and experience are invited to submit their applications to bhola.sah@amurt.org on or before 31st March 2011. Please include detailed curriculum Vitae, current and expected remuneration and contact details of their referees.

Accountant AMURT International (AMURT)

Duties and responsibilities

• Monitoring and reconciling grant expenditure.
• Ensuring optimal cash utilization by maximizing of investment opportunities for excess cash
• Preparations of monthly cash flow reports

Qualifications and experience

• Degree in Business Administration (Finance option) business related;
• Experience in designing and implementing administrative and financial systems
• 5 years audit experience
• good communication and computer skills ( Ms word and Ms Excel);
• CPA or Chartered accounting qualification is preferred;
• Knowledge and experience working with micro – finance institutions and INGOs.
• Strong work ethics
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

How to apply

Interested persons with the required background and experience are invited to submit their applications by email bhola.sah@amurt.org on or before 31st March 2011. Please include detailed curriculum Vitae, current and expected remuneration and contact details of their referees

Accounting Coordinator

Location: Kabul, Afghanistan with intermittent travel within Afghanistan and to Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Contract Date: As soon as possible
Reports to: Financial Controller
Manages: accounting department staff (approximately 12 people)
Salary: Gross monthly salary indication of Afg 63.000 to a maximum of Afg 85.000 (approximately Eur 1.000 to 1.400) excluding secondary benefits

1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
HealthNet TPO has an extensive track record in Afghanistan, which has been built around three independent programmes: i) the Health Care Support Program, ii) the Malaria Control Program and iii) the Mental Health and Psychosocial Program. HealthNet TPO is currently working in approximately 16 provinces. The turnover last year was approximately 19 million euro’s. The main funding sources are the European Commission, USAID, Global Fund and Gavi.

Microsoft dynamics was introduced in 2010 for the bookkeeping. Further system improvements are needed, particularly regarding management information.

2. PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Accounting Coordinator ensures that the bookkeeping is accurate and delivered on time.

3. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
• Manages accounting department;
• Responsible for overall management of financial database in Afghanistan;
• Ensures accuracy of bank and cash of the organization;
• Develops and maintains accounting procedures;
• Ensures timely and efficient communication with field offices, HQ, Programs and
Finance & Control department for any issues related to the accounting department
• Responsible for internal and external financial reporting;
• Ensures functioning, proper and easy to track filing system exists;
• Prepares annual supervision plan for the accounting department and make sure
field offices are supervised regularly.

4. PROFILE
• Bachelors degree in the relevant field in finance or accounting;
• Minimum 6 years of progressive experience preferably with international NGOs or
project organizations;
• Good knowledge of the standard accounting procedures;
• Ability to meet deadlines and able to manage job related stress;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics is a plus;
• Gender sensitive and respect the code of conduct in place;
• Computer literate with good command of Microsoft Excel and Word;
• Advanced English language skills (both oral and written communication) and
preferably local languages.

5. TERMS
The initial contract will be for one year, with the option to extend based on performance. This is a non-dependent posting.

How to apply

For a complete job description or specific question regarding the advert please contact our HRM department at HealthNet TPO, hrm@healthnettpoaf.org or call +93 (0)202501195 for more information on our organization, please check our website: www.healthnettpo.org

To apply please send your CV (maximum 4 pages) and application letter (including your motivation) to hrm@healthnettpoaf.org by April 6, 2011. When applying, include the following title in the e-mail subject line: FCA