Job Title: Assistant Accountant – HIWA Grant
Organisation: World Vision International
Funding Source: USAID
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Grant Accountant
About WVU:
World Vision International is a Christian Relief, Development and
Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children,
families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work
in over 41 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of
children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for
working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful
completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record
checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness.
Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”
Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children,
families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work
in over 41 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of
children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for
working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful
completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record
checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness.
Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”
Job Summary: The Assistant Accountant for the HIWA
Grant will provide financial technical support within the Grant in accordance
with World Vision accounting policies and procedures and the acceptable
International Financial Accounting standards and liaise with the Senior Finance
Officer on all financial matters relating to the Grant.
Grant will provide financial technical support within the Grant in accordance
with World Vision accounting policies and procedures and the acceptable
International Financial Accounting standards and liaise with the Senior Finance
Officer on all financial matters relating to the Grant.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The incumbent will mainly prepare
financial vouchers, and allocate costs to all cost centers relating to key
financial transactions. - Carry out daily payments of cash and
cheques to the respective payees and make weekly and monthly reviews as
per the budget and donor requirements - The
Assistant Accountant will be responsible for all Bank / Project
Financial dealings which involve cash withdrawals, deposits, Statements
and transfers to Community Based organizations in accordance to WVU and
the Donor requirements. - In charge of preparing monthly project
funding requests, funding reconciliation and bank reconciliation
statements for the project accounts in line with WV Financial Manual
policies and guidelines. - Updating and maintain completed/updated
stores records and items (stock cards, bin cards, good received notes,
stores requisitions and returns books, delivery notes and way bills in
accordance with WVI/WVU policy. - The incumbent will also perform any other
duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the World Vision
Assistant Accountant vacancy should hold a University degree with a major
in Accounting and part qualification in A.C.C.A, CPA or CIMA or
equivalent. - At least a year of post qualification
experience, preferably within World Vision. - Extensive Computer knowledge in Microsoft
Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SUN Accounting and Access is required. - Must have proven knowledge of Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles and Internal Control Procedures. - Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
both in writing and orally. - Excellent interpersonal skills.
- A mature and committed Christian, able to
stand above denominational diversities
NB: The position is open to Only Ugandan
Nationals.
Nationals.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by
visiting World Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link
below.
visiting World Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link
below.
Please follow instructions on How to Create Account and Profile at
World Vision’s e-recruitment portal. Qualified female candidates are
particularly encouraged to apply.
World Vision’s e-recruitment portal. Qualified female candidates are
particularly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 17th July, 2015.
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