Role overview
What you'll be stepping into
The Director of Finance & Human Resources is to work directly with office staff, directors, and other employees at The Amazima School and Amazima Ministries International. Standard office and operating hours are kept. As a Director you will be expected to uphold a high standard of care, cooperation, organization, and attitude in the workplace while exhibiting Amazima’s values. This position is based in Jinja, Uganda.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: Finance
Lead the Finance team consisting of two direct reports and two indirect reports.
Oversee the recording, classifying and summarizing of accounting transactions in the system (Sage Intacct) in accordance with established procedures and ensure suitable records are kept to justify all payments.
Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Review and approve all payments.
Review & approve balance sheet account reconciliations.
Oversee the month-end close process, ensuring checklists are followed and deadlines are met.
Ensure monthly Budget vs Actual reporting and variance analysis is provided to each department by the Finance team.
Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to Stateside.
Provide monthly reporting to the Managing Director.
Guide the team with resolving complex accounting inquiries and transactions.
Review & process payroll monthly.
Attend annual external audit entry and exit meetings for both Ugandan entities and ensure recommendations are resolved and implemented timely.
Oversee Internal Audit component of the team and ensure the lead is supported.
Oversee annual forecasting and budgeting process for Ugandan entities.
Build relationships with all of Amazima’s departments and guide them on Finance processes.
Primary liaison with Stateside Finance team, including but not limited to, financial reporting, payments to be made out of the US entity, and requests from the CEO.
Ensure Finance policies are maintained and distributed periodically.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – HUMAN RESOURCES
Lead the Human Resources team consisting of one direct report, the HR Manager, and two indirect reports.
Interact regularly with the legal team to ensure compliance with Ugandan labor law and proper execution of policies and procedures.
Lead performance management across the organization.
Guide the HR Manager in complex decisions and problem solving.
Implement new initiatives as needed, such as people manager training and goal-setting.
Continual process improvements and enhancements.
Ensure organization-wide communications and updates are well-executed and done regularly.
Provide monthly reporting to the Managing Director.
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