Job Title: Project Accountant
Organisation: Justice and
Advocacy for Women and Children Uganda (JAWCU)
Advocacy for Women and Children Uganda (JAWCU)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Finance Manager
About US:
Justice and Advocacy for Women and Children Uganda (JAWCU) is a
national non-governmental organization based in Uganda. We believe in equality
in dignity, and respect for human rights. Our quest for equality is directed at
marginalized groups. JAWCU’s work revolves around promoting social justice and
community development by advocating for protection of the vulnerable groups’
rights. We believe that if the vulnerable groups like women, children, youth,
the disabled, people living with HIV/AIDS and others are empowered, and made to
realize their full potential, they would be an asset to economic development.
national non-governmental organization based in Uganda. We believe in equality
in dignity, and respect for human rights. Our quest for equality is directed at
marginalized groups. JAWCU’s work revolves around promoting social justice and
community development by advocating for protection of the vulnerable groups’
rights. We believe that if the vulnerable groups like women, children, youth,
the disabled, people living with HIV/AIDS and others are empowered, and made to
realize their full potential, they would be an asset to economic development.
About Project:
Justice and Advocacy for Women and Children in Uganda is implementing
the DREAMS Project in the three sub counties of Maddu, Kanoni, Kyegonza in
Gomba district.
the DREAMS Project in the three sub counties of Maddu, Kanoni, Kyegonza in
Gomba district.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Preparing the annual budgets according to
the organization programs and work plan. - Taking care of finances of the
organization, paying bills and salaries of employees, vendors, solutions
to business and all financial issues. - Preparing profit and loss statements,
analyzing revenue and expenditure and manual filling systems. - Updating and maintaining records of
accounts using computer software programs and manual filing systems. - Tasked with monitoring reports with
accuracy and detail and submitting timely monthly, quarterly and year end
close reports as per the deadline and in accordance with the
organization Finance and accounting procedure manual. - In charge of coordinating with the
internal and external auditors during audits and preparing for financial
audit - Coaching and developing the capacity of staff
regarding financial management reviewing expenses and demonstrating the
benefits of transparent reports. - Tasked with sourcing new NGOs with
like-minded interests and new companies for fundraising, reporting to
stakeholders, assisting partners and donors with assessment of funds. - Perform any other duties that may be given
from time to time by your supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the DREAMS Project
Accountant job placement should preferably a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce
or Business Administration - At least level III of the professional
Certified Accountancy examinations. - Computer literacy i.e. proficient in Excel
and QuickBooks with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Power Point.
- The position requires a person who is
mature and able to command respect, with a firm personality. - The incumbent must be result-oriented and
self-driven; trust worthy and capable of working extra hours to meet
deadlines whenever need arises. - The candidate should be a good communicator,
a team player and computer literate.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send
their applications and updated CVs by hard copy delivered to our offices
addressed to:
their applications and updated CVs by hard copy delivered to our offices
addressed to:
Human Resource Office,
Justice and Advocacy for Women and Children Uganda,
Plot 959 Block 216 Bukenya Zone,
Buye Village, Ntinda
P.O. Box 36601, Kampala. Uganda
NB: Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 6th
September 2017
September 2017
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