• Oversees data collection, ensures accuracy, and interprets complex analyses for decision making • Reviews and approves the analysis of monthly financial reports regarding budgets to actual and forecast; presents findings and recommendations to leadership • Finalizes financial reports and supporting documentation for funders as outlined in the funding agreement • Oversees budgeting and forecasting process, ensures alignment with strategic goals. • Responsible for monitoring and approving all budgeted project expenditures in accordance with the workplan and what has been budgeted/forecasted; serves as the official approver for project expenditures. • Approves and reviews financial models, provides strategic input • Oversees variance analysis, ensures action on recommendations • Responsible for ensuring all financial records for the project are up to date by collaborating with project manager • Collaborate with the project manager to determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc) required to complete the project. • Collaborate with project manager on monitoring sub award financials in accordance with workplan and sub award monitoring plan • Collaborate with project manager to ensure budgets are reflective of the activities in the project workplan and reforecast as changes are made within the workplan • Communicates financial insights and compliance, provides recommendations, and consults with senior management and stakeholders on project financials. • Participates and provides financial reporting for project annual workplan and budget planning, audit reviews and assessments. • Coaches, mentors, and manages financial analyst and country finance staff to ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance with project and company • Engaged in the more critical and confidential aspects of financial analysis. • Duties require broad conceptual judgment, initiative and ability to deal with a wide range of finance issues. • Works with confidential data, which if disclosed, might have significant internal and / or external effect. • Keeps abreast with the latest trends in financial accounting and mentors staff. • Builds and trains staff on financial policies and procedures, GAAP practices and client relationships. • Leads financial aspects of strategic planning, aligns financial plans with project and organizational strategy • Oversees overall resource allocation, ensures resources align with project workplan • Manages financial systems and tools, ensures they meet project needs • Oversees and ensures the financial integrity of sub recipients, addresses issues, and ensures compliance with donor and organizational requirements • Performs other duties as assigned.

• Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with accounting, financial controls and financial information systems. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Excellent and demonstrated organizational and presentation skills. • Excellent and demonstrated project management skills. • Ability to influence, motivates, and negotiates and work will with others. • Is well-versed in state and federal laws and regulations that have impact on financial analysis and management controls. • Has familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and experience with automated financial reporting, government accounting practices, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) systems. • Sound knowledge and past experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) practices and reporting guidelines. • Must have excellent organizational, supervisory, leadership and managerial skills. • Ability to provide strategic leadership and advice to team, exchange information and collaborate with colleagues and peers within and outside the organization. • Possesses a full understanding of the organizational structure, policies and practices, and the impact on own area and the entire organization. • Must have excellent communication, diplomatic and negotiation skills. • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a timely manner. • Problem Solving & Impact: • Works on problems moderately complex scope that require in depth evaluation of data and various factors. • Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, for obtaining results. • Decisions made generally affect company operations and may jeopardize overall business activities. • Supervision Given/Received: • Career level manager. • Works under broad direction with considerable latitude for independent action. • Ability to motivate, mentor, and manage individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds and expertise, resulting in high quality and timely work delivery. • This position reports to the Finance and Administration Director • Professional training Uganda • Education: • Bachelor’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Business Administration, Information Management, Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Operations or Marketing or Related Field. • A full professional accounting certification (CPA or ACCA) is required. • Additional relevant training will be of added advantage • Experience: • Minimum of 5-8 years related work experience, including 3 years in management and 3 years working at the corporate or organization level. • Experience working on complex awards and contracts and managing sub awards preferred. • Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English; fluent in host country language as appropriate. • Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), an international organization and with USG funding is preferred. • Typical Physical Demands: • Typical office environment. • Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard. • Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. • Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs. • Technology to be Used: • Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment. • Travel Requirements: • Ability to travel less than 10%