POST:Financial/Administrative Manager

Category: Accountancy, Finance & Insurance Location: Kampala, Uganda Employment Type: Full-Time
Summary:	The Eastern African Fine Coffees Association (EAFCA) is a regional non-profit, non-political association representing coffee sectors in ten countries in East, Central and Southern Africa. The Secretariat for EAFCA is located in Kampala, Uganda. The vision of EAFCA is to improve the quality of lives through the quality of coffee. The Mission of EAFCA is establishment and promotion of partnerships and networks amongst those participating and having an interest in quality coffee production, processing, and marketing in the Eastern African coffee-growing region. EAFCA invites applications for the following positions:
Description:	The Financial/Administrative Manager will be based in the EAFCA Secretariat in Kampala, Uganda and expected to perform the following tasks: Carry out all accounting and bookkeeping functions of the Association; Manage all financial records and preparation of financial reports submitted in a timely manner; Coordinate all bank reconciliations and documents and submit on time to a variety of international donors; Review or verify petty cash transactions and reconcile balances regularly; Maintain up to date bank balances and reconcile accounts on a monthly basis; Process travel advances to local and expatriate staff and follow-up on outstanding balances; Verify and process expense reports generated by the staff; Conduct review of recent travel-related expenditures with accompanying expense reports to ensure necessary back-up is in order, and on file; Verify vendor & local subcontractor invoices and ensure that all supporting documents are received and correct; Issue and send cheques signed by the Executive Director to appropriate beneficiaries; Work in tandem with the EAFCA Executive Director in carrying out and administering the Association’s office and personnel administrative functions; Implement strict expenditure controls; Ensure tax and other legal compliance requirements; Maintain audit-ready accounting and personnel files.
Requirements:	Bachelor degree in accounting,Business Administration or finance and/or full CPA qualification 3 or more years of professional experience in accounting or financial management Excellent written and spoken English Excellent knowledge of accounting software (Quickbooks is a plus). Knowledge of USAID policies and procedures is also a plus. Ability to work independently, take initiative, and work as a team player. Please e-mail your CV and cover letter expressing interest

Job ID:	31833
Date Posted:	01 February 2010
Closing Date:	12 October 2010
Contact Info:	The Eastern African Fine Coffees Association (EAFC The Eastern African Fine Coffees Association (EAFC