Job Title: Finance Officer
Organization: Abt Associates
Project Name: Uganda IRS Project Phase II
Funding Source: USAID
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Finance Manager
About Abt:
Abt Associates is an international development organization composed of
dedicated professionals who provide technical assistance, research, analysis,
and practical training services in more than 128 countries.
dedicated professionals who provide technical assistance, research, analysis,
and practical training services in more than 128 countries.
About USAID Project:
The USAID-funded Uganda IRS Phase II Project’s objective is to conduct
a comprehensive spraying program, and establish the foundation for sustainable,
effective, high-quality indoor residual spraying (IRS) activities in Uganda.
a comprehensive spraying program, and establish the foundation for sustainable,
effective, high-quality indoor residual spraying (IRS) activities in Uganda.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Maintain the filing of all financial and
accounting documents, files, and correspondence. - Assist the Finance Manager with compiling
the documentation for the monthly financial reports in accordance with Abt
Associates procedures and policies to be forwarded for final review to the
Finance Manager. - Provides support in recording
expenditures, income, and any other related transactions, in the Abt site
office financial tracking/recording program (currently Quick books). - Assist the Finance Manager to ensure the
books of accounts are up to date at all times, orderly, well kept, and
readily available for reference and audit, when required. - Support the Finance Manager with drafting
official project correspondence and composing routine correspondence to
vendors, bank, partners, etc. - Assist the Finance Manager in the handling
payments at events/workshops, trainings, and other activities. - Support the Finance Manager in compiling
estimates for the monthly cash projections for review by the Finance
Manager. - Supports the Finance Manager in the
implementation of the internal control system and financial procedures
manual of the company. - Maintains a log of VAT vouchers and
submits the vouchers to USAID as required. - Offer any other support to the Finance
Manager as need arises.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicants for the USAID IRS Project
Finance Officer job opportunity must hold a Diploma in Accounts or
Business Administration (minimum) or Bachelors Degree in Business,
Accounting or its equivalent. - A minimum of three years of professional
experience in providing accounting, bookkeeping, or administration
assistance. - Previous experience with accounting
software (Quickbooks) is an added advantage. - Excellent computer skills including
knowledge and experience with Outlook, Microsoft Word and Excel. - Excellent inter-personal communication
skills and excellent organization skills. - Previous exposure and experience with
USAID or other donor funded project and knowledge of FARs and AIDARs is
highly desirable. - English language proficiency is required.
How to Apply:
Al suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their
applications to [email protected] with the name of the position
indicated in the subject line. The applications should include an up-to-date
CV, a cover letter detailing why you feel you are particularly qualified for
the position; and an e-mail and telephone contacts of three references.
applications to [email protected] with the name of the position
indicated in the subject line. The applications should include an up-to-date
CV, a cover letter detailing why you feel you are particularly qualified for
the position; and an e-mail and telephone contacts of three references.
Deadline: 28th April,
2017
2017
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