Vacancy Announcement No.: VA-15-2013
Job Title: Finance
Assistant
Assistant
Organisation: World Food Programme (WFP)
Duty Station: Mbarara, Uganda
Grade: SC4
Reports to: Head of Sub Office
About WFP:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency
against world hunger. It is the largest and longest serving humanitarian agency
in Uganda. Currently WFP focuses on three priority areas namely, Emergency
Humanitarian Action (EHA); Food & Nutrition Security (FNS); and Purchase
for Progress (P4P)/ Agriculture & Market Support (AMS). WFP has operations
in various parts of the Country.
against world hunger. It is the largest and longest serving humanitarian agency
in Uganda. Currently WFP focuses on three priority areas namely, Emergency
Humanitarian Action (EHA); Food & Nutrition Security (FNS); and Purchase
for Progress (P4P)/ Agriculture & Market Support (AMS). WFP has operations
in various parts of the Country.
Job Summary: The Finance assistant will be responsible for
the management of financial matters of the sub office.
the management of financial matters of the sub office.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee all Sub office finances and
accounts; - Prepare monthly Sub office account
reconciliation reports for submission to head office in a timely manner, - Keep copies of Sub office account
documents on files in a professional manner and avail them when need be. - Prepare all petty cash payments with
proper documents and maintain all payment within the approved limit - Account for advances received within the
same month; - Check and verify accuracy of accounts
submitted by implementing partners that are supported by the Sub Office; - Review all partners’ accountability
reports and submit them to head Office in a timely manner. - Maintain filed records for future
references; - Maintain a file of bank confirmation
letters and related correspondences; - Act as bank agent for the sub office:
- Perform any other official duty as may be
assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The candidate should possess a Bachelor’s
degree in Finance, Business Administration or Accounting obtained from a recognized institution; - At least three (3) years of professional
expenence in Finance gained horn a reputable organization. - Membership to a professional accounting
body; - General working knowledge and understanding
of finance systems, policies, rules, regulations and procedures; - Good knowledge and skills in using MS
Office applications; - Excellent command of both spoken and
written English is a must.
How to Apply:
All suitable applicants with the necessary credentials to
work in the United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) should send their
applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates
under confidential cover quoting on the envelop the vacancy announcement number
and name of the applicant to:
work in the United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) should send their
applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates
under confidential cover quoting on the envelop the vacancy announcement number
and name of the applicant to:
The Human Resources Officer
UN World Food Programme
P.O. Box 7159 Kampala.
or Hand delivered applications should be dropped in a box at the reception of
WFP Offices at plot 17-19, Clement Hill Road, Kampala, Uganda
UN World Food Programme
P.O. Box 7159 Kampala.
or Hand delivered applications should be dropped in a box at the reception of
WFP Offices at plot 17-19, Clement Hill Road, Kampala, Uganda
Applicants should check on the Notice Board at the main entrance to confirm
that their applications have been received one week after the closing date.
Applications must be received by the deadline and only short listed candidates
shall be contacted. Please note that incomplete submission will not be allowed.
Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the
basis of HIV/AIDS status WFP does not charge fees from applicants at any stage
in the recruitment
WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the
basis of HIV/AIDS status WFP does not charge fees from applicants at any stage
in the recruitment
Deadline: 20th September, 2013
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