Director Finance at African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

Department: Finance
Location: Secretariat-Kampala
Reports to: Executive Director

Job Purpose

• Lead financial, accounting and fund management functions of the Organization by raising and managing funds, report to the donors while observing compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks

• Develop, update and monitor implementation of the accounting and financial management policies and procedures in line with the organization strategic plan, accounting standards and regulations;
• Develop financial plans and monitor forecasts in alignment with organization’s strategic and operational plans and projections.
• Develop, prepare, analyze and interpret relevant financial and non-financial performance measures (comparative financial results and key performance indicators) for appropriate financial decisions
• Develop financial plans and monitor forecasts in alignment with the organization’s strategic, operational plans and projections;
• Coordinate and oversee budget preparation process, approval and implementation;
• Support the resource mobilization operations that attract Grants and funding streams for the Organization;
• Oversee fund management operation and in accordance with the donor requirements and standards;
• Coordinate the preparation of financial statements, special analyses and presentation to Management and Board of Directors for decision making on financial aspects;
• Lead identification and preparation of periodical financial risk assessment reports, financial investment reports for the organization’s management and Board of Directors;
• Coordinate with the external auditors during the audit and ensure all audit schedules are prepared and filed before the audit;
• Coordinate with internal auditors regarding internal audit, risk management and governance
• Oversee financial and management information systems operations in the organization;
• Manage and monitor the implementation of AFENET’s multiple public-private partnerships;
• Provide capacity building to staff and partners in budget development, financial reporting and grants monitoring;
• Support the financial management, administration and implementation of AFENET’s multiple public-private partnerships through providing financial advice and support.
• Lead, coach and develop the finance and accounting team.
• Oversee the scaling up of SUN Systems Computer Financial Application at AFENET sub- regional and country offices

Academic Qualifications

• Masters' degree in Accounting, Business Administration with a bias in Finance & Accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting
• Chartered Membership to professional organizations and possession of relevant Chartered certifications.
• Knowledge of applicable US Government procurement, contracting, rules and regulations as well as administrative/financial policies and techniques.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to Professional Bodies
The candidate must be a member of one or all of the following professional organizations:

• A member of the association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) or Certified Public Accountant(CPA)

Work Experience:

• A minimum of 8 years’ experience serving in a similar position in a reputable Organization preferably an NGO, three (3) of which must be at Managerial level.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Expertise in finance and accounting, plus proven project management skills.
• Strong Financial planning and management skills
• Analytical approach to work and ability to make quick but balanced decisions.
• Strong attention to detail and an investigative initiative.
• Able to work as part of a team and to build strong working relationships.
• Proficiency in SUN Systems Computer Financial Application

Benefits
The position carries a competitive remuneration.