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• Enter
  transactions correctly and accurately into SUN.
• Ensure
  transactions are coded correctly and appropriately.
• Ensure
  that all transactions entered have the appropriate documentation and
  approvals as per MSI Uganda policies and donor compliance.
• Raise
  any instances of incorrect documentation to the party responsible for
  submission for correction and resubmission.
• Raise
  any concerns of misconduct or attempted misappropriation to the Finance
  Manager and Finance Director for their guidance and action.
• Ensure
  that all transactions posted to MSI Uganda are correct and current, and
  all USAID transactions are properly recorded for the previous month before
  5th of the month.
• Actively
  support the Finance Manager to present the final MRP and monthly close by
  the 10th of every month. 
• Render
  support in the development of a quarterly pipeline forecast and financial
  reports for the donor. 
• Perform
  and present inter-company reconciliations to MSI London by the 14th of
  every month
• Clear
  intercompany balances as part of monthly close

• Regularly
  review all advance requests to ensure correct and appropriate approvals
  and documentation before posting.
• Ensure
  all advance requests are in accordance with MSU policies and do not exceed
  individual staff limits.
• Review
  all reconciliations to ensure correct and appropriate approvals and
  documentation before posting.
• Offer
  Managers, Finance Manager and HR with lists of outstanding advances and
  reconciliations at the end of each month.
• Raise
  any instances of incorrect documentation to the party responsible for
  submission for correction and resubmission.
• Raise
  any concerns of misconduct or attempted misappropriation to the Finance
  Manager and Finance Director for their guidance and action.
• Present
  monthly variance and balance reports to Finance Director and Finance
  Manager monthly.
• Proposed
  list of payroll deductions are presented to the Finance Manager by the
  21st of every month with clear justifications for each staff member
  deduction.
• Conduct
  monthly reconciliations of accounts receivable balances.
• Ensure
  accounts receivable invoices and financial reports are submitted with
  appropriate documentation (claims, reporting, invoicing, etc).
• Investigate
  long outstanding balances and propose provisions or write-offs where
  appropriate with proper supporting documentation.
• Send
  monthly corporate client reconciliation reports developed and submitted to
  Finance Manager by 28th of every month.

• The
  ideal candidate for the career opportunity should be a professional
  qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA)
• Hold
  a Bachelor of Accountancy degree or equivalent
• Significant
  financial management experience at a similar level (donor funded and
  private sector preferred)
• Practical
  experience with electronic accounting systems; knowledge of SUN Systems
  and mobile money essential
• Excellent
  knowledge of financial management systems, accounting and reporting
• Working
  knowledge of donor contract requirements for budgeting and reporting
• Ability
  to perform under pressure, handle heavy workloads, and meet stringent
  reporting deadlines
• Keen
  attention to detail
• Ability
  to communicate effectively at all levels
• Cross-functional
  team player
• Proficiency
  in more than one Ugandan language is desired

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