Senior Finance Officer Job at Straight Talk Foundation ( STF ) - Career Opportunity in Uganda
Vacancy title:Senior Finance Officer
Jobs at:
Straight Talk Foundation ( STF )
Deadline of this Job:
Friday 02nd February, 2018 at 05:00pm
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Job details:
About us:
Straight Talk Foundation ( STF ) is a health communications National Non-Governmental Organisation that was founded in I993. For the past 25 years it has been the leading provider of various social and behavior change communication programs to various stakeholders in Uganda. The organization has immense experience in the use of modern communication program approaches in addressing diverse health and development issues. STF implements activities through print, radio and face to face communication. I6 programs and interventions target young people as its primary audience, while parents and teachers are its secondary audience. STF utilizes highly effective behaviour change communication models and combines mass media and face to face community outreach and mobilization programs.
Straight Talk Foundation is looking to recruit for the following position:
Post: Senior Finance Officer (Kampala)
PURPOSE OF THE JOB Reporting to the Head of Finance 8t Administration, the Senior Finance Officer will be responsible for efficient and effective management of the STF cash flows, updating and reconciling the accounting ledgers, managing the end of period procedures, and ensuring the generation of monthly financial reports for management decision.
Academic Background, Experience and Person Specifications:
A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Accounting or Business Administration from a recognized university. Possession of a professional qualification such as ACCA and CPA will be an added advantage. At least 5 years of progressively responsible and professional accounting experience, preferably in a non-governmental organisation (NGO). Knowledge of budgeting; laws and ordinances relating to the financial administration of donor funded agencies; practices and methods of donor funded agency financing. Experience in use of accounting packages especially NAVISION. Ability to evaluate financial programs and make sound recommendations for improvement. Ability to understand, interpret, explain and apply smile laws regulating financial accounting, reporting and record keeping.
Job application procedure
Please refer to the detailed key roles and person specifications by visiting our website: www.straighttalkfoundation.org
Please send a copy of your CV with a cover letter (attached as one document) indicating 3 referees, to; The Human Resource &Administration Manager
Straight Talk Foundation
Plot 4,Acacia Avenue, Kololo,
P.O Box 12366, Kampala.
Candidates are encouraged to apply on line to email: straighttalkjobs@gmail.com clearly indicating the position applied for in the subject line. Deadline for receiving applications is Friday 02nd February, 2018 at 05:00pm Ugandan Time.
Important to note:
Straight Talk Foundation is an equal opportunity employer, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Disclaimer:
Straight Talk Foundation does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents.
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