Finance manager – Sozo Children International

Sozo Children International is a Christi an non-government organization operates multiple children’s homes in Uganda, providing quality care to children through a well experienced and trained team of Ugandan care-givers, the children of Sozo are loved, nurtured, and equipped with proper nutrition, healthcare, quality education, spiritual development and life skills to impact positive lives. This job opportunity exists to be filled and intended for
individuals who meet the requirements as stipulated below.

JOB TITLE: FINANCE MANAGER ( 1 Position)
DIRECTORATE: OPERATIONS
REPORTS TO: COUNTRY DIRECTOR
Job Summary: The position holder has a responsibility to oversee & lead all aspects of the finance of the organisation to ensure financial accountability & excellence.

Job Education:

Master’s Degree of Business Administration (Finance) or equivalent experience will be added advantage

Fully qualified & certified profession accountant

Job Requirements:

Minimum of seven years’ experience working directly in a Christ-centered, child – focused NGO is desired 3-5 years in senior management in an NGO setti ng, preferably in a multi -donor and grant funded environment

Job related experience and knowledge:

1) Must be a born again Christi an and possess the discernment to gather and communicate information about physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs and supervise a team to implement services to meet those needs

2) Strong analytical skills and experience
3) Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
4) Extensive experience with data entry, record keeping and computer operation
5) Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and QuickBooks
6) Experience in services related to payroll such as writing checks, submitting payroll & taxes
7) Strong understanding of business and tax worksheets and computations
8) Proven fundraising and network chain development skills
9) Proven ability to resolve issues in a calm and efficient manner with excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact well with different cultures
10) Excellent problem- solving skills, extremely collegial and leads by example
11) A hands-on servant leader with integrity and a passion for the organization’s mission is essential

How to apply

Interested persons/ qualifying persons who meet the above requirements should submit their application to; ugcareers@sozochildren.org not later than Fri 05th Mar 2022. Certified copies of academic transcripts, a full CV & recommendation letter from their local church should be provided as part of the submission. Only Candidates with complete information, and who meet the set requirements will be shortlisted and contacted. For more details – please check our website www.sozochildren.org