PATH is a global organization that works to accelerate health equity by bringing together public institutions, businesses, social enterprises, and investors to solve the world’s most pressing health challenges. With expertise in science, health, finance, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions—including vaccines, drugs, devices, diagnostics, and approaches to strengthening health systems worldwide.

The Finance and Operations Manager (FOM) will provide overall direction and leadership for all operations functions within PATH Uganda Country Program Office. Will be responsible for Finance and Accounting, Human Resources and Operations including facilities, procurement, banking and mobile money, information technology, organizational effectiveness and policies advisor. The position reports to the Country Director and is a member of PATH Uganda Country program Leadership Team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Finance and Operations Manager will work towards meeting the strategic priorities of PATH Uganda Country program.

FINANCE & ACCOUNTING: The FOM is responsible for the management, maintenance and reporting of all financial data related to PATH Uganda Country Program. This includes annual budget development, monitoring and maintaining all financial information, providing management reports, working with project PADMs/Managers to track financial information, processing payrolls and payments and assisting with tracking of grants and contracts. The FOM assists in developing budgets for funding proposals and reports as well as reviewing, monitoring and overseeing private and government grant finances. S/he performs the annual accounting closing and reporting process and leads the annual financial audit.

S/he also manages all aspects of PATH Uganda country office bank account and general ledger for PATH. The FOM provides relevant recommendations related to finances in the overall organizational planning, policy development and implementation for the PATH Program. S/he serves as a resource to PATH, fundraising and other program staff on financial matters, policies, procedures and guidelines, and educates staff as required. The FOM works collaboratively with other members of the team to ensure that financial management processes in the field compliment and support project outcomes as well as long-term financial sustainability, and where necessary, designs financial management tools and processes to help facilitate this.

HUMAN RESOURCES: The FOM will be responsible for Human Resources and overseeing a range of functions including recruitment, performance management, training and employee relations. S/he will also be responsible for overseeing the team’s culture initiative and ensuring that we live up to our Shared Values as we strive for strong employee satisfaction and organizational excellence. S/he will oversee the team’s diversity, equity and inclusion objectives, create ongoing opportunities for relationship building and team cohesion, ensure process and tools support a decentralized organization and lead the ongoing evaluation process to assess progress.

OPERATIONS: S/he will reinforce consistency in the organization's policies and procedures and provide direction related to operations, as well as to ensure compliance with Uganda Government laws. S/he will lead the annual organizational planning and budgeting process. S/he will work with teams to establish and track measures that are indicators of progress and success. S/he will lead diverse activities and initiate solutions to challenges in order to improve organizational effectiveness. S/he will serve as team leader for the enhancement of systems and tools used by the team. S/he will be responsible for directing central administrative functions such as facility management, information technology, central filing and processing purchasing requests. S/he will oversee other operations staff.

LEGAL AFFAIRS: Works closely with Legal Affair (LA) to ensure compliance with registrations, licensing, government statutory requirements. Works with LA to develop and execute agreements requiring LA’s review, such as teaming agreements, MOUs, and collaboration agreements.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage administrative, Finance, and professional staff, including training, professional development, establishing clear directions, setting “stretch” objectives, and overseeing the execution of day-to-day work.
• Provide timely and accurate financial reports and analysis.
• Develop and monitor budget and forecast plans, ensuring annual and strategic goals and objectives are met.
• Lead PATH Uganda’s annual financial audit with both internal and external auditors.
• Oversee general accounting duties, manage and oversee PATH bank account, income statement and balance sheet.
• Oversee financial activities such as purchasing, processing invoices, negotiating, and contracting with vendors.
• Ensure that programmatic commitments, PATH policies and procedures, and financial standards are met and managed for ethical compliance and adhere to Uganda laws.
• Oversee Human Resource services, including but not limited to hiring, onboarding, training, compensation, employee relations, terminations and extended benefits.
• Oversee the team culture initiative to ensure it is supported and we are living up to our Shared Values.
• Make strategic decisions that may have program-wide impact and may bind the organization financially or legally.
• Act independently and resolve complex issues within program area.
• Minimize legal risk to PATH and ensure legal compliance with applicable regulations.

Required Skills Required Experience

• Master’s degree or equivalent qualification plus 8 years related experience, including 3 years managing operational functions.
• Financial / Accounting, Operations and HR experience.
• Experience using ERP systems, like ABACUS, Salesforce.
• Experience with USAID funded projects
• Experience generating financial reports and analyzing and interpreting data.
• Experience developing and administering departmental budget or equivalent.
• Experience managing and supervising a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience developing, managing and implementing multiple projects and strategic goals.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams across multiple organizational levels.
• Fluency English is required.
• Excellent communication skills including presentations, conversations, and documents.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience building effective relationships at all organizational levels.
• Experience managing a diverse and geographically dispersed team.
• Expert knowledge of current and evolving trends in relevant disciplines.
• Proficiency in synthesizing materials from multiple sources into a coherent and accurate summary.
• Proficiency in working independently as well as jointly with colleagues on a team.
• Accounting degree and CPA, ACCA or CFE certification, as well as non-profit GAAP accounting experience.
• Understanding of best practices in non-profit management.
• Leadership experience with organizational design and culture, human resources and improving organizational efficiency.
• Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated.
• Flexibility with working hours.

CANDIDATES MUST HAVE LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IN UGANDA

PATH IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKFORCE WHERE DIVERSITY IS VALUED.

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PATH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. EVERY QUALIFIED APPLICANT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT. PATH DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE BASED ON RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, GENDER IDENTITY OR ORIENTATION, GENETIC INFORMATION, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, MARITAL STATUS, DISABILITY STATUS, POLITICAL IDEOLOGY, MILITARY OR PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS, OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAW.

• Ability to read and understand shipping and receiving documents.
• Basic ability to enter data into established computer programs, create simple word processing and spreadsheet documents, correspond by e-mail, and other related computer-based activities
• Ability to communicate courteously, clearly, and effectively with co-workers, supervisors, customers, and truck drivers.
• High School diploma. Working knowledge of MS Office; excel and word, SAP a plus.