The Ugandan Jobline

• The
  Finance officer will provide technical
  assistance to establish financial management systems and to prepare
  financial reports using QuickBooks and monthly imprest reporting
• Review
  payment vouchers, code and post all financial transactions in QuickBooks
  and ensure dial accurate and timely accounts am submitted in accordance
  with CCP regulations.
• Keep
  records of VAT payments, am) submit documentation lo USAID for
  reimbursement
• Submit
  the annual USAID VAT report to the FM.
• Maintain
  records of disbursements and receipts on a daily basis
• Prepare
  quarterly projections of expenditures for submission to JHU-CCP Baltimore
  with monthly financial reports
• Prepare
  local purchase orders and consulting agreements With appropriate
  documentation.
• Follow
  up the accountability of financial transactions with staff members.
• Review
  travel expanse reports and process reimbursements.
• Participate
  in all aspects of the procurement management process, including but not
  limited to drafting/advertising requests for bids specifications and/or
  SOWs, establishing criteria for evaluation, documenting the process,
  ensuring selections are based on solid rationale, ensuring the integrity
  of the procurement process at each step, maintaining complete procurement
  files, etc
• Review
  and seek approval for activity budgets.
• Compile
  cost share documentation for JHU-CCP and other partners.
• Maintain
  bank reconciliations, creditors and debtors ledgers.
• Follow
  up financial transactions with staff members, other agencies &
  vendors.
• Support
  non-finance staff through in-house trainings.
• Ensure
  that a proper filing system is in place for easy accessibility of
  documents.
• Research
  and prepare recurring and adhoc financial reports (work plan updates,
  pipelines, etc.) for program staff.
• Remain
  abreast of USAID, Donor, JHU and CCP rules, regulations, and guidelines
  and provide guidance lo program staff as required
• Focal
  liaison with the bank on general issues including exchange rates,
  electronic systems, etc,
• Make
  field visits as necessary to provide financial support
• Perform
  compliance checks lo ensure integrity of program financial management.

• Knowledge
  of Generally Accepted Accounting and Auditing Principles and laws, rules
  and regulations related to accounting.
• Candidate
  must be extremely knowledgeable with financial management.
• Must
  be familiar with USAID/US government federal regulations i.e. 22 CFR
  226,228 and 2 CFR 230 and the ADS 310.
• Familiarity
  with the Uganda Labor Laws Excellent command of QuickBooks Superb
  attention to detail with Strong analytical and result-oriented skills
• Word
  and Excel at least at an Intermediate level High-quality math skills.
• Able
  lo meet deadlines. High standards of integrity.
• Fluent
  in English, both written (spelling, style and grammar and spoken.
• Excellent
  communication skills including written (spelling, style and grammar) and
  spoken.
• A
  Bachelors Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, or its
  equivalent in related fields OR Completed professional qualification in
  ACCA, CPA, CIMA.
• Computer
  literate with hands-on existence in use of accounting packages, especially
  QuickBooks.
• 5
  years of experience in Finance on a US government funded project required.
• Prior
  experience with procurement regulations and procedures required.

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