About SNV

SNV is a mission-driven global development partner, rooted in the contexts and societies where we work. Inspired by the transformational principles and objectives set out by the SDGs, we are committed to building resilient agri-food systems that deliver food security and adequate nutrition; to increasing the reliability and availability of water and sanitation at an acceptable quantity and quality; and to improving access to affordable and sustainable energy for all. In doing so, we aim to strengthen institutions, markets and effective governance within and across the agri-food, energy, and water sectors, reducing gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enabling adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.

We are one team of over 1,600 people, the vast majority of whom come from the contexts where we work, in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia. Together, we are committed to effective and efficient stewardship of resources and maximising positive, lasting impacts.

Our ability to deliver results rests on our robust foundation of experience, knowledge, evidence and learning; our commitment to strengthening capacities and catalysing partnerships; and the relationships and trust of those we work alongside.

Our core values of people-centeredness and respect, equity and equality, and diversity and inclusion, are fundamental to who we are, and what we do. This is reflected in our vision and mission, and strategy, which sets out our aspirations and commitments as our compass towards 2030.

For more information on our operations in Uganda and SNV generally visit our website: www.snv.org 

The Country Finance Officer supports the country’s finance function. Country Finance focuses on a correct and exhaustive country and project finance, reported in a timely manner and which is compliant to SNV policies and procedures as well as donor procedures, regulations and guidelines.

The Country Finance Officer checks, executes, consolidates, and reports on financial and non-financial data in the country and checks financial project administration. Ensures the stability and transparency of the overall country finances, in order to be compliant to SNV’s corporate financial guidelines and procedures as well as donor requirements, accounting and reporting regulations.

Essential job responsibilities/ functions:

• Providing (non) requested financial data, analyses and advice to relevant internal and external parties as input for further decision-making and handling. Giving advice, balancing country interests, relevant regulation, corporate standards and guidelines, considering the project set-up with different donor(s) and in line with business requirements and SNV’s corporate financial guidelines and regulations.
• Answering questions regarding financial administration and data, based on requests and corporate procedures. Contributing to global finance procedures and guidelines, finance strategy in the country and project finance by giving feedback and proposing changes.
• Executing, checking and consolidating all necessary activities to assure complete and correct allocation of costs and time.
• Ensuring that internal- and external reporting are aligned to financial regulations, SNV financial standards and guidelines and donor requirements. Assists in the management of intercompany projects. 
• Supporting all budget holders in being compliant to internal- and external procedures and regulations and SNV and donor guidelines regarding the financial administration of country operations and projects. If applicable executing or supporting in execution of all financial related activities within the country (annual budgeting process, periodic forecasting, support control, monitoring and auditing).
• Providing (input for) financial reports and analysis, to provide insight in the overall country and projects financial status to both internal and external (e.g. donors) parties in order to safeguard financial performance, profitability and to estimate financial risks and take precautions.
• Ensuring correct, exhaustive reporting to donors within agreed timelines, in line with donor and SNV financial guidelines.
• Assisting in development of budgets in proposals up to budget value of the set threshold. Taking the lead or supporting in the financial part of a proposal from start to submission by developing, reviewing and refining budgets in line with full cost recovery policy, donor requirements, Finance-, Human Resources- and Business Development policies and procedures.
• Supporting the registration of financial data (coherence of data) in diverse information systems. Assisting in the capacity building of new implementation partners in sub grants management.
• Guiding, developing, coaching and motivating the finance employees, in order to realise department’s objectives.

Key Qualifications

• A minimum of a degree with either a bachelor’s in Accounting/ Finance or related field.
• A minimum of at least Five (5) years’ experience in senior Finance position in a non profit organisation.
• Professional certificate in accounting.
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Computer literate, proficient with MS Word, Excel, and financial applications.
• Strong work ethics, high level of confidentiality and Integrity

Additional requirements:

• At least five years of experience in an NGO environment, of which three at a middle management level within a finance department
• Strong analytical, decision making and strategic planning skills with the ability articulate complex information in an easy-to-understand manner
• Ability to Prioritise, plan ahead, and manage a complex and diverse workload with tight deadlines.
• Excellent understanding of financial systems, controls and procedures.
• Excellent understanding of computerized accounts packages, SAP by design, Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Duration of contract: This is a national contract with a 2 years initial contract term.

Working at SNV

SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, per national standards. 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. You also benefit from and contribute to an internal global network of diverse experts.

How to apply

Please apply by clicking on the “I AM INTERESTED” tab on this page and submit an application letter and CV that contains three referees in English before 14 July 2023.

NB:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement.