About Bantwana Initiative Uganda

The Bantwana Initiative Uganda is looking for a Finance Manager to oversee all of the organization's financial activities.

This person will be in charge of making sure that the company is following the rules managing its finances well and making plans for the future to help the organization develop and stay in business

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Managing and planning finances

Create and manage the use of financial policies processes and procedures
Work with department leaders to develop yearly budgets and keep an eye on how they are used
Make sure that project workers have access to financial information to help them carry out their tasks

Reporting and Accounting

Make predictions about the company's finances and give management advice on how well the company is doing financially
Help with sub-agreements partner management and grants management
Review and keep the accounting system up to date making sure that financial data is integrated and compliant so that financial reports can be made on time
Follow the rules set by donors and the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Make sure that statutory financial statements are prepared and audits are easy to do

Paying taxes and sending in returns

Be clear about the tools such as tracking budgets tracking obligations and accrual reports and make sure they are submitted on time

Managing cash flow and the treasury

To satisfy the needs of the firm you need to handle cash flow bank reconciliations and liquidity planning
Give the go-ahead for payments and make sure that internal controls are always followed
Make ensuring that all BUI expenses are reasonable effective and save money
When necessary oversee investment planning

Management of Compliance and Risk

Make sure you follow Uganda's tax employment donor and other financial rules
Create and keep an eye on internal controls to protect the organization's assets
Plan and carry out both internal and external audits and follow their advice

Team Leadership and Building Capacity

Supervise and mentor finance workers to make sure they are always learning new things
To be the main point of contact for statutory bodies donors and other stakeholders on behalf of the Finance department
Train and help people in all departments so they can better manage their money
Encourage a culture of honesty responsibility and efficiency

Qualifications Skills and Work History

A bachelor's degree in finance accounting or a similar discipline (a master's degree is a plus)
Experience with Quickbooks that has been proven
You need to have a professional certification like ACCA CPA or CFA
At least 7 years of experience in finance with at least 3 years in a management position
Good understanding of international Financial Management Standards donor reporting and financial rules
Proven expertise managing budgets audits and financial systems
Please list the projects you've worked on together with the years and the budget amounts for each one

Skills and Abilities

Good in analyzing things and coming up with solutions
Great at leading and managing a team
Strong morals honesty and a promise to keep things private
Ability to use accounting software like QuickBooks Tally SAP or something similar
Good at talking to and getting along with other people
Professionalism Knowing the rules policies and procedures in general and especially those that have to do with budgeting managing donor finances and running and implementing programs and projects
He or she is responsible and works hard to keep promises meet deadlines and get results while showing a deep understanding of the subject