The Ugandan Jobline

• Provide support to operations and
  administrative processes and procedures including the development,
  implementation and review of policies, procedures, guidelines and other
  systems necessary for realization of growth, development and sustainability
  of the administration department.
• Offer support in reviewing and analyzing
  sub-grantees quarterly financial reports and transactions relating but not
  limited to;- review of all vouchers, verification of all program
  expenditure, review of VAT reports, etc) to ensure compliance with the
  Agreement and Donor requirements.
• In charge of the preparation of the monthly
  payroll by 21st of each month including preparation of the accruals of
  severance, vacation and maintain the office leave balance records and
  submit to the Senior Finance and Operations Officer.
• Actively participate in both internal and
  external audits for the country office.
• Compile cost share documentation for EH
  country office and sub grantees and submit to Senior Finance &
  Operations Officer.
• Prepare and submit monthly statutory returns
  (NSSF, PAYE, WHT and LST) to respective tax authorities.
• Monthly reconciliation of staff advances to
  ensure compliance.
• Reconcile Quick books balance sheet accounts
  on a monthly basis.
• Review activity budgets in reference to the
  approved country office budget and seek approval from the budget holders
  and Country Manager.
• Review completeness of all petty cash
  requests and vouchers before approval by the Senior Finance and Operations
  Officer
• Keep records of VAT payments and submit
  documentation to USAID for reimbursement
• Prepare and submit Quarterly and annual VAT
  reports to the Senior Finance and Operations Officer
• Remain abreast of EH SOPs and Donor rules and
  regulations and provide guidance to program staff as required.
• Act as the focal liaison with the bank on
  general issues including exchange rates, banking/withdrawals etc.
• Perform any other responsibilities as may be
  assigned to this position in general support of the  EH activities

• The ideal candidate for the USAID EngenderHealth
  Accountant career opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s degree in
  accounting, Business Administration or a related field from a recognized
  institution.
• Professional certification of CPA or ACCA.
• At least five years’ experience as an
  accountant in an NGO. Experience working with USAID, CDC funded projects
  is an added advantage.
• Broad working knowledge of Generally
  Acceptable Accounting and Auditing Principals and laws, rules and
  regulations related to accounting.
• Computer literacy skills with excellent
  hands-on experience in use of accounting packages/programs especially
  QuickBooks, Excel and Word is required.
• High level of integrity with excellent
  interpersonal skills, people management and team player
• Proven technical expertise in the accounting
  and operations field.
• Experience in working and collaborating with
  various donors and sub guarantees
• Proven ability to pay attention to detail
  with strong analytical and result oriented skills
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and
  work on multiple tasks with minimum supervision.

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