Job Title: Finance Manager
Company: Spark MicroGrants
Application Deadline: 3rd October 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Kampala, Uganda (50% travel within Spark’s operational communities)
Job Overview:
Spark MicroGrants is seeking a Finance Manager to lead its financial planning, budgeting, and reporting operations. This role is critical for ensuring effective internal controls, overseeing financial systems, and supporting partner finance management. The Finance Manager will work closely with the Head of Finance and Senior Management to provide financial analysis and insights that drive strategic decisions and foster growth.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Financial Planning & Analysis:
- Develop and manage financial plans, budgets, and forecasts.
- Analyze financial trends to guide decision-making.
- Ensure financial objectives and targets are achieved.
- Implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with governance and financial risk management.
2. Financial Reporting:
- Submit monthly financial reports.
- Prepare quarterly presentations on financial performance for stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with local reporting standards and donor agreements.
3. Financial Operations:
- Review and approve expense reports in accordance with organizational guidelines.
- Conduct finance training for the team.
- Implement and maintain effective financial controls, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
4. Bookkeeping & Accounting:
- Conduct internal audits and ensure quality bookkeeping.
- Manage financial reporting to meet IFRS standards, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
5. Cash Management:
- Manage cash flow to meet operational needs and optimize cost efficiency.
6. Risk Management:
- Identify and manage financial risks.
- Train staff and partners on financial procedures, conducting regular audit reviews.
7. Team Management:
- Supervise and lead the finance team, ensuring strong performance and productivity.
8. Partner & Microgrants Management:
- Review partner finance reports for accuracy and compliance.
- Oversee MicroGrant proposals and ensure alignment with Spark’s policies.
- Conduct community audits and manage MicroGrant disbursements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA/ACCA/CPA is preferred.
- Minimum of 6 years of finance experience, with a significant portion in managerial roles.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, Uganda tax regulations, and proficiency with accounting software (Oracle Netsuite is an advantage).
- Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
- Experience in the NGO sector or similar industries is an asset.
Other Information:
- Start Date: November 2024
- Work Hours: 8 hours per day
- Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree
- Experience: At least 6 years (72 months)
Application Process:
- Apply here: Click to Apply
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and Spark MicroGrants reserves the right to close the recruitment process at any time. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity:
Spark MicroGrants is an equal opportunity employer that promotes diversity and inclusion. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications, without discrimination based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. Accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
About Spark MicroGrants:
Spark MicroGrants is an NGO focused on empowering rural communities to create sustainable development projects. Through its innovative Facilitated Collective Action Process (FCAP), Spark provides villages with $8,000 in seed funding, training, and support to design and implement projects that improve their quality of life. Spark operates in Uganda and other countries across East Africa.