SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation. Founded in the Netherlands 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in 39 of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors works with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.

For more information on SNV's operations, visit our website: www.snvworld.org 

SNV is seeking to recruit the services of Project Finance Officer. The major responsibilities of this position are:

Financial Accounting and Administration

• Records financial project data into systems, monitors, and analyses project data. Executes, checks, and consolidates all necessary activities and checks to assure complete and correct allocation of project costs, in line with financial regulations, SNV financial standards and guidelines and donor requirements.
• Ensure cost effectiveness in all project’s financial transactions

Financial Planning and Control

• Executes the budgeting process and periodically forecasts and supports control, monitors (audit) all financial related activities within the project.

Financial business project control and information.

• Regularly provides financial reports, analysis, and advice to provide insight in the overall projects financial status to safeguard financial performance, profitability and to estimate financial risks and take precautions. All in line with donor and SNV financial guidelines. Provides advice, balancing country interests, relevant regulation, corporate standards, and guidelines.

Donor reporting

• Provides financial reports to meet both internal and external donor requirements. Supports the project manager in being compliant to internal- and external procedures and regulations and SNV and donor guidelines regarding the financial administration of projects.
• Ensure completeness of financial transactions, Manage project SharePoint, upload files on SharePoint

Support to Business Development

• Assists in development of budgets in proposals. Guides and oversees qualification process for grants if applicable.

People Management

• Guides, develops, coaches, and motivates the staff under supervision especially the drivers, to realise project objectives.

Operations Management

• Assist in fleet management, Asset management, Procurement, security and the general management of the office

• A minimum of bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Administration, Finance, Commerce, or relevant qualification.
• 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
• ICT proficient, accounting and SAP software.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with accounting and/or financial management software and MS Office applications; and
• Knowledge of Uganda financial and tax regulations, especially those pertaining to non-governmental or not-for-profit organizations.

Terms of Appointment

• This is a full-time position based in Lira, Uganda. The contract duration is 2 years, with possibility of extension. The desired starting date is February 13, 2023. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, including a competitive secondary benefits package.

Working at SNV

• We offer a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of experts. For more information, please visit our website: www.snv.org

How to Apply

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and motivation letter in English until 20th January 2023.

SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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