Job Title: Field Accountant
Organisation: Handicap
International
International
Duty Station: Arua, Uganda
Reports to: Administrative Manager
About Us:
Handicap International is an independent and impartial aid and
development organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion,
conflict and disaster. We work alongside disabled and vulnerable people to help
meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect
for their dignity and fundamental rights. Handicap International is outraged by
the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we
aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences,
where everyone can live in dignity.
development organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion,
conflict and disaster. We work alongside disabled and vulnerable people to help
meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect
for their dignity and fundamental rights. Handicap International is outraged by
the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we
aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences,
where everyone can live in dignity.
Job Summary: The Field
Accountant will mainly support Handicap International in the management of accounts and cash flow, overseen
by the Administrative manager.
Accountant will mainly support Handicap International in the management of accounts and cash flow, overseen
by the Administrative manager.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- The jobholder will be tasked with field
accounts management for the Handicap International Arua office - Tasked with the preparation of the work
entailed in closing the accounts within the timeframe fixed and in
compliance with His procedures; - The Field Accountant will also ensure the
correct management of the cash flow and cash box; - Ensure tax regulations and monthly
filing/reporting are respected and implemented;
Others:
- Participating to the weekly team meetings;
- Ensure the strict application of the
rules; - Report any incident in which s/he’s
involved/witnessed immediately;
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Handicap International
(HI) Field Accountant job opportunity must possess a professional diploma
or University degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics; - Professional qualification as a CMA/CPA is
considered a plus; - One year of related experience in an NGO
- Solid knowledge of financial and
accounting procedures and principles; - Experience using financial software;
- Knowledge of tax regulations in the
country; - Excellent analytical and numerical skills;
- Good time management skills;
- Strong ethics, with an ability to manage
confidential data; - Ability to work under high pressure;
- Excellent coordination skills;
- Languages: Spoken and written
English - Computer skills: Advanced MS
Excel skills, MS Office (Word) and internet;
NB: Local residents from
Arua are particularly encouraged to Apply.
Arua are particularly encouraged to Apply.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates who wish to join Handicap
International are encouraged to send their updated CVs (3 pages max, including
three professional references) with cover letters to HR Coordinator at
[email protected] with the subject line as “Application
to HI Field Accountant Arua.”
International are encouraged to send their updated CVs (3 pages max, including
three professional references) with cover letters to HR Coordinator at
[email protected] with the subject line as “Application
to HI Field Accountant Arua.”
Deadline: 8th
September 2017 (due to the urgency of the situation, Handicap International
reserves the right to fill this position before the end of the closing date).
September 2017 (due to the urgency of the situation, Handicap International
reserves the right to fill this position before the end of the closing date).
NB: Any efforts to
influence the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification.
influence the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification.
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