Finance and Admin Officer at FH Association Formally Food for the Hungry Uganda, Karamoja Region

Job Description

Talent. Faith. Thrive.

When you join FH Association, you embrace God’s calling for your life and engage in work that combines your talents and faith. In the same way FH Association is committed to unlocking resilience and flourishing in communities around the globe, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where our team members can thrive and grow. We believe every imaginable problem has a solution and that our contributions make a difference. FH Association continues to re-imagine impactful solutions to respond to the devastation of poverty globally. FH Association serves millions of the world’s most vulnerable people, helping them overcome poverty and injustice by collaborating with country offices to build resources, capacity, and resilience. FH Association turns Adversity into Impact. FH Association has harnessed the power of faith for more than 50 years. Our Heartbeat Christian values permeate throughout the organization.

A successful candidate will have the following:

The Finance & Admin Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Area Program (AP) finance and Admin operations including preparing periodic financial reports, reconcile accounting information, review major payments and invoices for consistence with organizational procedures and established accounting formats, manage AP Assets and perform administrative duties of the AP.  Additionally, this position supervises the Cleaner, Guards, Office Attendants, Driver at Field level. The position holder reports to the PAM, with dotted lines to the Senior Finance Officer.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidate should have a bachelor’s degree/equivalent in Finance and accounting or related discipline from a recognized university or institution.
Having completed ACCA/CPA level II is added advantage / pursuing professional qualifications
Minimum of 3 years’ extensive experience in financial management and co-ordination preferably within an international NGO environment
Level 2 of CPA/ACCA qualification is an added advantage.
Having an auditing background is an added advantage.
Job Level Specifications

Excellent computer skills in MS word, excel, PowerPoint, Access and Internet and accounting systems specifically MS Dynamics.
Vibrant personal relationship with Christ, understands and applies FH Foundational Principles and Values, Vision and Purpose.
Develops and maintains good working relationships with colleagues
Effectively and efficiently manages all resources entrusted to him/her for work purposes
Maintains an attitude and behavior in accordance with FH values and principles
Complies to all finance, personnel, procurement and administrative policies of FH
Leadership skill and can supervise others.
What you’ll do…

As the Finance & Admin Officer your overall responsibilities will be (JDs Key Result Areas):

Cash management
Finance Management
Staff Supervision and Administration
Internal control, Fixed asset and Inventory management
Risk and compliance
What you’ll get…

Along with competitive pay, FH offers a good medical insurance package for staff and dependents, a provident fund, GPA, vacation and sick leave, and company paid public holidays.

WOW us!

If you’ve got the experience we are looking for – and want to join our mission – apply today! We get a lot of resumes; help us get to know you better by following these suggestions: submit a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, answer the following questions:

Why do you want to work for FH Association?
Based on what we are looking for, how will you meet the expectations for the role?
Safeguarding Policy

FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the Heartbeat Values and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with FH Association Safeguarding, Anti-Fraud & HR policy.  In line with this, we will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of fraud, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting your personal information, you consent to FH holding and using it in accordance with its recruitment policy and procedure. By applying, the job applicant also confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.