Job Title: Finance
Assistant
Assistant
Organisation: Aga Khan
Foundation (AKF)
Foundation (AKF)
Duty Station: Arua,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Project
Accountant
Accountant
About AKF:
Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a
private, not-for-profit, non- denominational international development agency
of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). AKF works in collaboration with
partners to develop and promote innovative solutions that help improve the
quality of life of communities in areas we work. This is achieved through a
Multi-Input Area Development programming approach that responds to the
opportunities and priorities of a given area with long-term and synergised
interventions. Specifically in Uganda, AKF currently supports programming in
education, early childhood development (ECD) and strengthening civil society.
private, not-for-profit, non- denominational international development agency
of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). AKF works in collaboration with
partners to develop and promote innovative solutions that help improve the
quality of life of communities in areas we work. This is achieved through a
Multi-Input Area Development programming approach that responds to the
opportunities and priorities of a given area with long-term and synergised
interventions. Specifically in Uganda, AKF currently supports programming in
education, early childhood development (ECD) and strengthening civil society.
Job Summary: The Finance Assistant will support the
administration of an efficient and effective financial management system to
support AKF’s programming in West Nile.
administration of an efficient and effective financial management system to
support AKF’s programming in West Nile.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
best candidate should have attended formal training and qualification
through a University in financial accounting and/or financial
administration and management or level 2/skills level part
qualified/professional qualification in accounting and finance such as;
CPA, ACCA. - At
least two years’ experience in financial management; experience in grants
accounting preferred. - High
proficiency in the use of accounting computer packages i.e. Microsoft
office programs. Knowledge of
iScala is highly preferred. - Possess
the ability to analyze budgets, undertake financial analysis and produce
financial statements. - Keen
eye for detail - Excellent
communication skills, strong spirit of team work and initiative - Possess
the ability to work with professionals in a multi-cultural context. - Fluency
in both written and spoken English.
How to Apply:
Is you so desire to work with
the Aga Khan Foundation in the aforementioned portfolio, please send a cover
letter, updated CV and the names and contact information of three professional
referees to: the Country Director, Aga Khan Foundation (Uganda) via e-mail to:
[email protected] Ref: Application – Finance Assistant.
the Aga Khan Foundation in the aforementioned portfolio, please send a cover
letter, updated CV and the names and contact information of three professional
referees to: the Country Director, Aga Khan Foundation (Uganda) via e-mail to:
[email protected] Ref: Application – Finance Assistant.
NB:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 28th
March 2014
March 2014
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