The Agribusiness Initiative (aBi) Trust is an institution set up by the governments of Uganda and Denmark to support agribusiness initiatives in the country. In particular it is to support the private sector to increase their contribution to the agricultural sector by increasing productivity and competitiveness leading to poverty reduction through economic growth, wealth, and employment creation.
The vision of aBi Trust is of “competitive private sector led agriculture in Uganda” with the mission to “promote private sector driven agribusiness development to enhance wealth creation in the country”. aBi Trust implements its interventions through partners
The aBi Trust achieves its mission and vision through interrelated sub-components. The subcomponents are:
1. Value chain development leading to improved performance efficiency of actors and value chains (with focus on value chain actors and non-financial service providers) and including trade-related Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) and Quality Management Systems (QMS) (with focus on value chain and specific service providers).
2. Financial Services development leading to expansion of financial services by supporting agribusiness in order to increased availability and use of financial services.
3. Gender for Growth leading to gender equality integration and mainstreaming in all aBi activities.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To support the Finance function of aBi Trust in providing the technical guidance and support to management, in accounting and financial management. The Finance Officer will report to the Finance Manager.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Review accountabilities submitted by the partners to ensure compliance with the grant agreements and the financial management guidelines.
2. Prepare performance reports on various partners in respect of budget, actual and outstanding commitments.
3. Provide first line support to our partners in regards to training on financial aspects of their projects.
4. Assist in preparing management and statutory accounts for the organization.
5. Preparation and entry of accrual journals.
Assist with the external and internal audit exercises
Requirement:
QUALIFICATION.
1. A bachelor’s degree in commerce, business administration, business studies or related areas.
2. Qualification in professional course i.e ACCA or CPA.
3. Minimum of 4 years work experience in finance and accounting and or auditing
4. Exposure in Grants management in a development agency is an added advantage.
5. Good communication and presentation skills.
6. Good report writing skills
Salary: - USD/month
Experience: 4
How to apply:
APPLICATION:
Interested persons who meet the above criteria should submit their application together with an updated CV and at least three (3) suitable referees and telephone contacts to the Managing Director, aBi Trust, Plot 37 Nakasero Road, 4th Floor Nakasero Towers, P. 0. Box 29851 Kampala.
Closing date for receiving applications is 6th January 2012.
Finance Officer Agribusiness Initiative (aBi) Trust
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