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• Ensure effective maintenance of all
  financial systems and procedures that meet client requirements,
  organizational requirements, and generally accepted accounting practices.
• Works closely with Abt Associates’
  International Accounting Department on all financial procedures and
  address any issues that may arise. Review monthly expenditures and
  invoices and prepare monthly financial reports (ROV) for submission to Abt
  headquarters
• Prepare the monthly payroll; ensure the
  timely submission of monthly tax invoices (for tax exemption stamping) and
  annual VAT claims to USAID. Prepare quarterly, and annual financial
  accrual reports for submission to the client. Ensure timely review and approval
  of invoices, prior to submission to client.
• Ensure that government taxes and other
  statutory obligations are completed on time. Manage the project budget
  efficiently, track ongoing project needs, provide monthly reports on
  expenditure, and regular guidance on the project budget to ensure proper
  implementation of all project activities.
• Regularly review and validate financial
  reports submitted by the project’s subcontractors. Ensure all advances are
  followed up and expenditure reports are submitted in time.
• Conduct regular cash reconciliation and
  ensure proper custody of Petty cash and proper documentation of Petty cash
  expenses before float re-imbursement.
• In charge of reviewing and validating
  vendors/suppliers’ invoices, field expense travel reports and supporting
  documents for accuracy, completeness and reasonableness, before any
  payments are made.
• Oversee and mentor all financial
  department staff and build their capacity to perform their duties
  effectively.

• The ideal candidate for the aforementioned
  career vacancy should hold a Master’s degree in Business Administration,
  Finance, Accounting, or other relevant field.
• Eight or more years of relevant
  professional experience in financial management of large international
  projects including experience managing USAID projects.
• Good knowledge and understanding of
  compliance of USG Cost Accounting Standards, FARs and AIDARs and the
  ability to manage large budgets.
• Past USAID experience and knowledge is
  highly desirable.
• Excellent writing, computer, and
  organizational skills
• Possess the ability to work effectively in
  teams, as a team member and as a team leader. Excellent interpersonal
  communication skills, advanced skills in English.
• Ability to take initiative, make
  appropriate decisions and build effective professional relationships.
• Ability to travel to program locations
  within Uganda, as required.

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