Caritas International is a
confederation of 16 Catholic relief, development and social service
organisations operating in over 200 countries and territories worldwide.
Collectively and individually their claimed mission is to work to build a
better world, especially for the poor and oppressed. The first Caritas
organisation was established by Lorenz Werthmann on 9 November 1897 in Germany.

About NUYOK Program:

Caritas Kotido Diocese is part
of a consortium led by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) to run a five-year Food
for Peace (FFP) USAID funded program called NUYOK to build resilience to shocks,
enhance livelihoods and improve food security and nutrition for vulnerable
rural families in three districts of Karamoja viz: Abim, Nakapiripirit and
Napak – which are home to 406,880 people living in an estimated 58,126
households. Caritas Kotido Diocese through support from CRS will implement the
activities of NUYOK Programme in Abim District.

Job Summary: The Finance
Officer will ensure adequate stewardship of agency resources and sound
financial reporting in line with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles,
Caritas Kotido policies and procedures, local laws and donor requirements.
His/her mayor responsibilities would include but not limited to managing bank
& petty cash operations, cash receipts, receivables, prepayments &
payables.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The
incumbent examines financial documents such as invoices, vouchers, advance
requests, expense reports, and purchase orders to ensure the completeness,
accuracy, reasonability and validity of financial data.
Maintains,
monitors, and disburses funds from the project bank account(s) in
accordance with Caritas Kotido Diocese financial policies and procedures.
Ensures
that accounting documents are filed on a timely basis, proper accounting records
are maintained and compatible with standard accounting practice of Caritas
Kotido Diocese and donor guidelines.
Regularly
monitors and reconciles supplier statements on regular basis and ensures timely
settlement of bills.
Tasked
with the preparation of monthly bank reconciliation.
Monitors
and reconciles travel expenses and project expenses to individual advances
to ensure they are liquidated in a timely manner.
Codes,
tracks, and processes vendor invoices, consultant invoices and travel
advances for payments on a timely basis.
Posting
entries into the accounting system on a daily basis.
Assist
the accountant and Finance Manager in preparation of monthly financial
reports, accruals and projections, and any other financial reports.
Develops
detailed activity reports and expenditure analysis per program to be
shared with the Finance Manager and program staff.
Work
with the accountant and Finance Manger to develop annual budgets for
program activities and office costs.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The
applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Bachelor of
Commerce, Finance, or Business Administration
Any
CPA (U) qualification would be an added advantage.
At
least three years relevant experience in financial analysis and reporting,
cash flow analysis, budget development and forecasting.
Extensive
knowledge of USAID Rules and Regulations would be an added advantage.
Previous
experience with non-profit organization or faith based organisation is
required
Broad
knowledge and understanding of maintenance of ledger entries, books
keeping skills and bank reconciliations.
Computers
skills including use of spread sheets and/or accounting packages
Knowledge
of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, GAAP.
Knowledge
of internal controls and their application
Excellent
organizational skills, detail-oriented and high degree of accuracy;
Strong
analytical skills and sound judgment.
Excellent
interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of staff and
partners.
Excellent
oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate findings
and analyses
Ability
to work independently and as a member of a team.
Be
self-motivated, proactive and have a positive attitude to work requiring
minimum supervision.
Possession
of a valid riding permit is a must.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and
interested candidates should send their application letters, Curriculum Vitae,
certified academic (transcripts & certificates) and other relevant work
experience documents to;

The Secretary SSD Board,

Kotido Catholic Diocese,

P.O Box 55, Kotido -Uganda.

OR to;

The Parish Priest,

Abim Catholic Parish,

P.O. Box 55, Kotido – Uganda

NB:

Only
shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Canvassing
for support will lead to automatic disqualification.
Ensure
your academic documents are certified before submission of your
application.

Deadline: 16^th
February 2018

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