Job Title: Accounts
Assistant
Assistant
Organisation: Habitat
for Humanity International (HFHI)
for Humanity International (HFHI)
Duty Station: Lugazi,
Uganda
Uganda
About HFHI:
Habitat for Humanity
International is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. The
purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity International is to eliminate poverty
housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of
conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and
religions to build houses in partnership with families in need. Habitat for
Humanity has an Administrative Headquarters based in Atlanta, an Operational
Headquarters based in Americus, Georgia, and Area Office bases of operations in
Manilla, Philippines for our Asia and Pacific work, San Jose, Costa Rica for
our Latin American and Caribbean work and Bratislava, Slovakia for our Europe,
the Middle East and Africa work.
International is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. The
purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity International is to eliminate poverty
housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of
conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and
religions to build houses in partnership with families in need. Habitat for
Humanity has an Administrative Headquarters based in Atlanta, an Operational
Headquarters based in Americus, Georgia, and Area Office bases of operations in
Manilla, Philippines for our Asia and Pacific work, San Jose, Costa Rica for
our Latin American and Caribbean work and Bratislava, Slovakia for our Europe,
the Middle East and Africa work.
Job Summary: The
Accounts Assistant will be responsible for updating and maintaining all
accounts records and transactions according to the accounting regulations and
manage and maintain the front office.
Accounts Assistant will be responsible for updating and maintaining all
accounts records and transactions according to the accounting regulations and
manage and maintain the front office.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Post
bank and cash transactions into Bankers Realm Loan tracking software. - Ensuring
that all branch organizational and Clients’ accounts records are
up-to-date and are maintained in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles and organization policies and procedures - Ensuring
timely and accurate preparation and submission of mandatory reports to the
Branch Supervisor and National Office. - Carrying
out banking operations, maintaining petty cash imprest system and regular
reconciliation of all bank accounts and petty cash. - Offering
timely support in internal and external audit exercises of the branch
operations. - Making
regular backups of Bankers Realm software generated transactions and other
important documents. - Manage
branch documentation and record keeping, in an orderly, dependable and
up-to-date accounts filing system. - Spearhead
good client relations and customer service at the Branch. - Carrying
out any other relevant duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant should possess a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
in Accounting, Business Administration or its equivalent or a professional
qualification in ACCA, CPA (level 2) or its equivalent. - Computer
literacy skills in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. - A
minimum of three years’ experience in accounting work preferably in an
international NGO or an MFI. - Good
working knowledge and experience of
computerized accounting systems is a must - Excellent
reporting and ability to meet deadlines - Excellent
interpersonal communication skills - High
level of integrity and ability to make bold and timely decision
How to Apply:
The interested candidates
should apply by submitting a cover letter, an updated detailed CV including
telephone contacts and at least three professional referees. These should be
submitted to: The National Director, Habitat for Humanity Uganda, P.O. Box
9873, Kampala. Uganda Or Email: [email protected]; Telephone: 041 501457 /
0392 760802
should apply by submitting a cover letter, an updated detailed CV including
telephone contacts and at least three professional referees. These should be
submitted to: The National Director, Habitat for Humanity Uganda, P.O. Box
9873, Kampala. Uganda Or Email: [email protected]; Telephone: 041 501457 /
0392 760802
Deadline: 18th August 2014.
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