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• Ensure that SP finance and procurement
  policies are uniformly applied by all SP programs, in close liaison with
  SP Program Managers, SP Field Logistics Officer and SP Kampala Finance
  Manager.
• Maintain daily petty cash and bank ledgers
  for project spending using accurate coding and proper approvals.
• In charge of liaising with the bank with
  regards to SP Uganda transactions.
• Maintaining good working relationships
  with key stakeholders.
• Ensure smooth running of financial disbursement
  and accountability.
• Support staff and  managers 
  in  implementing  effective  financial  systems 
  and accounting procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring financial
  monitoring and proper recording of base and program expenditure in a
  timely fashion.
• In charge of timely financial reporting to
  SP Kampala Finance Office as per set reporting deadlines.
• Compiling, checking and proper filing of
  all finance documents.
• Involvement in composing suitable
  financial reports on activities funded by IHQ, affiliates and Grantors.
• Assist with internal, external and
  specific program audits.
• Ensure that financial/accounting activity
  is carried out in accordance with Generally accepted accounting principles
  (GAAP)
• Relieving other finance officers at their
  respective field offices.
• With a generous and serving spirit perform
  all other tasks and responsibilities for the benefit of Samaritan’s Purse.

• Manage and maintain cleanliness both
  within and outside office premises.
• Actively facilitate purchase of general
  cleaning and stationary supplies as well keeping records of their stock
  and usage per project in accordance with SP finance policy;
• Work closely with the Admin manager to
  coordinate hospitality services for visitors, including transport, lodging
  and reception at given office plus any other arrangements that arise.
• Ensure 
  regular  liaison  with 
  service  providers  to 
  improve  service  delivery;  keep contacts  and 
  updates,  timely  payments,  provide 
  brochures  to  them 
  for  easy recognition and
  communication and a good relationship. Examples are Umeme, water, rent,
  security, newspapers, among others.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records
  of all administrative activities, enabling tracking  and 
  cross-checking  of  requests,  preparing  summary 
  reports  to  Admin manager.
• Perform any other duties or
  responsibilities assigned by the program manager(s) and the Finance
  Manager, Kampala

• The ideal candidates for the Finance &
  Admin Officer should hold a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and be
  pursuing CPA/ACCA with Level 1 qualifications.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in a
  related financial accounting 
  and  Administration environment.
  
• The applicant must be a person of high
  integrity, and have good analytical skills and attention to detail.
• The applicant must be computer literate
  and be conversant with different accounting software as well as MS Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a good team
  player
• Ability to learn fast.
• The applicants must be committed
  Christians upholding the values of the organization.
• The individual must maintain a personal
  relationship with and be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, as well as
  able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

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