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• Follows
  up, receives and reviews accountability from the field before submission
  to URCS HQ, shares feedback with field officers immediately;
• Generates
  the monthly closures of the accounts under his/her care by the 10th  of each month;
• Ensures
  the proper filing and safe custody of financial and administrative
  documents at branch level;
• Ensures
  a regular update of the inventories relating to the project at field
  level;
• Proactively
  follows up on incomplete financial documentation and pending settlement of
  advances with the respective officers to avoid delays in bookkeeping;
• Organizes
  photocopying, sorting and dispatching the financial documents to URCS HQ;
• Manages
  the project field petty cash and monitors the office cash flow;
• Assists
  in procurements and independently processes comparative bid analysis for
  approval by the supervisor;
• Organizes
  stationary and other office supplies;
• Carries
  out other duties as assigned by your immediate supervisor.

• The
  ideal candidate for the Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) Accounts &
  Administration Clerk job opportunity should preferably hold a Bachelor’s
  Degree in Accounting, Finance or a finance related field from a recognized
  institution.
• One
  year of experience in a similar position;
• Work
  experience with a donor funded institution will be an added advantage;
• Experience
  and/or working knowledge of an accounting software.
• Extensive
  knowledge and skills in database management and statistical analysis,
  monitoring and evaluation or public health information management.
• Demonstrated
  knowledge, competency and professional skills on the public health aspects
  of infectious disease control, epidemic and pandemic preparedness and
  response with particular attention to application of an all-hazard
  approach in the context of the International Health Regulations (IHR),
  Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) and the use of event based and
  indicator based surveillance.
• Full
  computer literacy with proficiency in the application of all MS Office
  functions, especially Excel ;
• Excellent
  English communication skills including proven proficiency in drafting
  official letters and other documents;
• A
  proactive approach to work, the ability to handle multiple tasks and to
  maintain a high quality standard when working under time pressure;
• A
  mature personality of high integrity with great team working skills, a
  courteous attitude and a clear sense of confidentiality;

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