Job Title: Senior Finance and Administration Officer
Organisation: Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
The Konrad Adenauer Foundation is a German political party foundation associated with but independent of the centre-right Christian Democratic Union. The foundation’s headquarters are located in Sankt Augustin near Bonn, as well as in Berlin. Globally, the KAS has 78 offices and runs programs in over 100 countries.
Job Summary: Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Uganda and South Sudan (KAS) is looking for a new Senior Finance and Administration Officer (full time). The position of Senior Finance and Administration Officer supports the implementation of the KAS programme in Uganda and South Sudan
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Finance:
- Manage financial transactions under the budget of the KAS Uganda Office
- Monitor and track program expenditure to ensure adequate funding throughout the year and to contribute to annual financial planning and reporting
- Manage bookings within the electronic accounting and reporting system of KAS
- Manage all bank accounts and transactions for the KAS Uganda Office
- Supervise the financial planning and accountability work of all programme staff
- Maintain the filing and documentation system
- Generate the monthly accountability for the project, respond to queries regarding the audit of the monthly accountabilities
- Contribute to the annual strategic planning, evaluation, assessment and financial reporting of program activities
- Provide support and guidance to local partner organizations on accounting and finance matters
- Coordinate correspondences with contractors, service providers and relevant authorities
Administration:
- Manage the administration of the office regarding procurement of office supplies, upkeep of the office and coordinating support staff
- Lead on correspondence with Ugandan authorities (e.g. issues regarding taxes, cars, work permits etc.)
- Coordinate the office cars and drivers, especially regarding servicing, fuelling, schedule for usage of cars and maintenance of the log-books
- Support and guide the team in the maintenance of the inventory list, library list, visitor list and publication overview
- Support and guide the team in the correspondence with contractors, service providers and relevant authorities
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a University degree in finance, accounting, business administration or commerce with a bias in accounting with full professional qualifications of ACCA or CPA
- At least four years of relevant professional work experience; experience in an international organization or context is an advantage
- Strong analytical plus organisational skills and problem-solving ability
- Good team-work orientation, interpersonal and intercultural skills
- A high measure of integrity, reliability, independence and flexibility – openness to learn and ability to adapt and acquire new skills
- Proven knowledge of generally acceptable accounting principles and internal control procedures
- A strong and respectful team player who works goal-oriented and self- responsibly with little guidance and supervision
- Experience in office administration; experience in personnel supervision is an advantage
- You have an eye for detail and the ability to work accurately.
- Excellent computer skills and competence with Microsoft Office applications
- Good communication skills, both oral and written
- You commit yourself to our Mission: Shaping. Democracy. Together.
- Excellent English language skills; German language skills are an advantage
How to Apply:
All applicants should send the following documents:
- Updated CV
- Letter of Motivation inclusive references
- Certificates of Academic Degrees
Email to: info.kampala@kas.de
Deadline: 6th June, 2023
NB: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview and might be asked to submit additional documents.