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• Ensure a robust system of internal control
  is developed and adhered to:
• Assist with external audit
  process and ensure recommendations are acted on
• Oversee internal audit
  process. 
• Ensure the accounting ledger
  (Quickbooks) is accurately kept up to date and a regular backup carried
  out.
• Ensure that sound financial
  controls are implemented in line with the financial policy.
• Oversee the professional development of
  the accounts and procurement staff:
• Ensure a balanced, approved budget is
  developed and adhered to
• Ensure all incomes are accurately recorded
  and appropriately accounted for and banked in a timely manner. 
• Process all payments in line with the
  financial policy and in a timely manner to ensure activities can be
  carried out:
• Prepare the monthly payroll
  for approval
• Collate all payment requests
  (requisitions and staff expense claim forms), ensuring they are
  appropriately authorised, in line with approved budgets, have supporting
  documents attached and value for money is obtained
• Prepare a weekly update of
  the organisation’s cash position for management, listing pending
  requisitions, anticipated funds and future liabilities
• Arrange payment of approved
  requisitions
• Aid the organisation in the
  objective of reducing and minimising liabilities
• Oversee the maintenance of the asset
  register:
• Report on the financial performance of the
  organisation in line with statutory, donor and organisational policy:
• Oversee the preparation of
  the annual accounts and the audit process as required
• Ensure regular monitoring
  reports for donors are prepared by deadlines, responding to ad-hoc
  requests for information as required
• Prepare monthly financial
  reports for budget holders, seeking explanations for variances
• Produce financial reports for
  the quarterly work plan review process, as well as the regular Monitoring
  & Evaluation report on progress against the workplan
• Prepare reports for
  management/ BOD as requested
• Prepare all Uganda Revenue
  Authority and National Social Security Fund schedules/ returns by the
  deadlines
• Ensure all cash and bank
  reconciliations are done as stipulated in the financial manual
• Organise basic financial training for
  other staff members within the organisation where required and play a
  mentorship role to the finance team
• Perform any other duties as may be
  assigned by the Country Director

• The applicant for the Dwelling Places (DP)
  Accountant career opportunity should preferably hold a four-year college
  or university degree with a major in accounting, finance, economics, or a
  related field
• At least five years of general accounting
  experience with management experience desirable
• Two years’ experience in non-profit sector
  is desirable.
• Extensive knowledge of budgeting,
  accounting and auditing practices and principles
• Knowledge of computer applications related
  to the work (i.e. Microsoft Excel and Word, accounting packages)
• Knowledge of standard office practices and
  procedures
• Ability to effectively communicate in
  person, over the phone and in writing
• Able to maintain accurate and up-to-date
  financial records
• Ability to prepare clear and concise
  written reports for different audiences
• Excellent analytical and research skills
• Ability to organise own work, set
  priorities and meet critical deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact
  with coworkers, managers, subordinates and donors to convey information
  and to receive work direction

• A handwritten application letter with and
  updated CV with academic qualifications
• A church recommendation letter (Should be
  God fearing)
• LC 1 letter
• Two passport photos

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