Finance Officer

• To ensure all financial policies and procedures and key controls are maintained
• To manage payments, cash balances, preparation of monthly fund requests and budget versus actual analysis for Adara Development Uganda (DevU)
• To support budget holders in planning and implementing their programmes

• Relevant degree in business, accounting or economics.
• A minimum of three years hands-on experience in a relevant role
• Experience managing month end
• Experience managing a balance sheet and P&L

COMPETENCIES

• Sound knowledge of the requirements set by the Ugandan Revenue Authority and other relevant regulatory bodies of Uganda
• Sound knowledge of financial management accounting principles
• Experience using an accounting software to manage payments and reconciliations
• Computer literate and experience using Microsoft Office, in particular Excel and Word
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to demonstrate working in a complex environment
• Strong understanding and ability to demonstrate strong internal controls and procedures

DESIRABLE

• CPA qualified or working towards qualification
• Experience working for an NGO in a relevant role
• Exposure to online payment platforms and/or online banking
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

1. Update accounting records

• Review and post transactions made by the Finance Assistant ensuring that all payments are authorised by appropriate staff, following Adara’s financial processes and procedures
• Review weekly cash counts
• Review monthly fund request to the Adara Development Global Support Office (GSO), working with the required DevU staff members.

2. Reporting

• Prepare and enter month end journals for review and posting by the Finance Manager
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Assist with the annual DevU budget process, meeting with project implementors, completing the budgets and liaising with the Finance Manager and GSO finance team
• Analyse and provide commentary for monthly budget vs actual reporting

3. Implement, monitor and improve financial policies and procedures

• Ensure DevU follows all financial policies and procedures and that key controls are maintained
• Evaluate financial policies and procedures and suggest improvements for review by the Finance Manager and the GSO
• Ensure DevU staff are compliant and train them on the adopted financial policies and procedures
• Maintain the fixed asset register, perform periodic physical counts of assets and review their status
• Ensure DevU’s assets and financial information are adequately safeguarded and that confidentiality is maintaine

4. Communicate timely and accurate information to relevant stakeholders

• Attend weekly, fortnightly catch-up meetings with the GSO as required
• Update the DevU team on relevant finance matters in the weekly team meeting
• Liaise with external auditors during the annual audit process

5. Government, compliance and statutory requirements

• Liaise with the Uganda Revenue Authority as required to assist with taxation matters
• Liaise with Stanbic Bank and mobile money platforms as required to resolve issues

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