Finance Officer*

in Moroto

The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of two years. There are very good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Moroto, Uganda.

As Finance Officer you will oversee the existing financial management standards in the programmes and projects efficiently and promptly, thereby making a significant contribution towards the success of the programme work. This involves ensuring that the projects financial administrative processes at the project locations are auditable and efficient, and carrying out financial administrative control checks at project level as well as supporting the Heads of Project and Head of Finance perform their supervisory duties within the framework of project administration. If necessary, you will be instructing and supporting project partner organizations (PPO) in matters relating to financial management so that they fulfil their contractual obligations towards Welthungerhilfe and co-financers in accordance with the partner contract and in an auditable manner. You will also supervise Accountants / Finance officers in matters related to financial management, compliance, and timeliness of accounting in the field locations.

Your responsibilities

• Ensuring that project funds are correctly managed according to the specifications of Welthungerhilfe and co-financers
• Ensuring that documentation of data, account assignment and bookkeeping entries by project accountants are carried out correctly in accounting Software
• Ensuring costs are cleared internally within a project or between projects (correct allocation of costs)
• Preparing documentation that Heads of Project and/or PPO can assume budgetary responsibility (expenditure and budget control)
• Preparing annual account documents in cooperation with Heads of Project and the Head of Finance in Country Office
• Preparation of refunds/returns/final fund requests to donors
• Monitoring and correctly processing relief supplies and other equipment, particularly in terms of compliance with import regulations, monitoring inventory accounting, physical inventory inspections
• Supporting the management of project inventories, equipment, and vehicles
• Supporting Project Officers implement projects according to co-financing agreements and Welthungerhilfe standards.
• Ensuring that cost sharing of salaries and running costs are booked (office & vehicles) in the bookkeeping software on monthly basis by the project accountants
• Ensuring that statutory payments (Tax, Social, PAYE, Medical and life Insurance) are made in time and booked accordingly
• Reviewing voucher files for completeness and ensuring that they are forwarded to Heads of Project and the Head of Finance on a monthly basis for signing of checklists
• Supporting internal and external audits as well as donor spot checks
• Checking procurement requests and contracts to ensure availability of budget and compliance with approved procurement regulations and best value for money principles

Your profile

• A university or college degree in accounting, finance, or economics; ACCA/CIMA/CPA qualification is an advantage
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project financial administration
• Experience of managing / supervising finance staff (Accountants, Cashiers)
• Experience in collaborating with donors (BMZ (TA, PA, SSF), AA, GIZ, Charity Water)
• Readiness to receive necessary vaccinations for working in Welthungerhilfe’s programme countries
• Excellent spoken and written English, knowledge of any local language of the duty station an asset

Our offer

We offer you the opportunity to work in a responsible and interesting field as part of an extremely dedicated team. Welthungerhilfe attaches great importance to the personal and professional development of its employees and the balance of their work and private life. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale. In addition, Welthungerhilfe offers numerous other benefits, which are listed under “Our benefits”.

Please send your application via our online recruiting system by October 22, 2023.Your contact person is Ina Stepka. Welthungerhilfe is committed to fighting terrorism in all its activities. Accordingly, any applicant who is offered employment will be screened against lists of known and suspected terrorists.

*Welthungerhilfe values diversity and ensures an inclusive, non-discriminatory working environment. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community.