Uganda: Head of Finance

Career with BRAC International

BRAC is a development success story, spreading anti-poverty solutions born in Bangladesh to 10 other developing countries in Asia and Africa, making it a global leader in providing opportunities for the world’s poor.

BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, and is today one of the top leaders in developing cost-effective, evidence-based poverty innovations in extremely poor, fragile and post-disaster settings. BRAC started its first programme outside of Bangladesh in Afghanistan in 2002through the Stichting BRAC International, which is registered in the Netherlands. BRAC International is currently reaching over 19 million people beyond Bangladesh and creating opportunities to break the cycle of poverty.

With a holistic approach that uses a wide array of interventions including microfinance, education, healthcare, legal services and more, BRAC invests in communities’ own human and material resources, catalyzing lasting change and creating an ecosystem in which the poor have the chance to seize control of their own lives. Of the world’s top development and humanitarian relief organisations, BRAC is one of the few based in the global south. In January 2017, BRAC was ranked as the number one NGO in the world for the second consecutive year by the Geneva-based NGO Advisor, an independent media organization committed to highlighting innovation, impact and governance in the non-profit sector.

BRAC International is seeking application from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position:

Head of Finance

Job Location: Uganda Country Office

This position is responsible for smooth and efficient management of Finance & Accounts Department in country operations. Lead the country finance team to ensure effective financial controls are in place in all level and ensure preparation and timely submission of different financial reports adhering local and international accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities:

· Oversee accounts and finance management in BRAC Country Operation including consolidation, Ensure full cost recovery on donor budgets.

· Lead the Finance & Accounts team and work closely with other departments specially IT (Information Technology) and Audit,

· Apply analytical procedure and ratio analysis; perform tax, audit and MIS related functions. Manage country treasury in an effective and efficient manner, analyse country scenario and manage investments.

· Build capacity of the Country Finance team. Create strong second tier and ensure learning.

· Advise and suggest Country Representative on accounting concept and treatment; responsible for producing budget variance for every program for all programs.

· Maintain liaison with donors and work with external/ internal auditors to ensure clean reporting.

· Transmission of monthly accounts to BRAC International, Head Office; dealing with payroll related issue, Cash Management, Accounts Payable, Donor reporting.

· Coordinate with Manager-IT BRAC International. Improve the quality of Country Finance personal and work on the capacity of development of field accountants.

· Work closely with Financial Controller, BRAC International on group reporting.

Educational Requirements:

· Masters / MBA in Accounting / Finance.

· Professional chartered accountant CPA, ACCA degree will be preferable

Required Competencies:

· Knowledge on IAS/IFRS, Accounting, Budgeting, Finance, Auditing, Tax, VAT, Fiscal laws and their application

· In depth knowledge of International standard on Auditing.

· Should be sincere, polite, dynamic, hardworking and willing to work under pressure

· Should have good communication and presentation skill in English

· Sound knowledge on Computer Literacy.

Experience Requirements:

· At least 3-5 years of managerial experience in Finance & Accounting national or international organization, preferably in an international NGO

· 2/3 years’ experience of independently leading Accounts department

Employment type: Contractual

Salary: Negotiable

If you feel you are the right match for the above mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

External candidates need to apply online through careers.brac.net or email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades, years of experience, current and expected salary at recruitment.bi@brac.net

Internal candidates need to apply with their latest CV including all job assignments in detail with BRAC PIN and email to internal.bi@brac.net

Please mention the name of the position and AD# BI 028/18 in the subject bar.

Only complete applications will be accepted and short listed candidates will be contacted.

Application deadline: May 30, 2018

Women are encouraged to apply

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer