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• Maintain financial files (physical and soft copies) and records according
  to DRC Operations handbook.
• Assist with preparation of the budget.
• Implement financial policies and procedures.
• Establish the cash requirements, and maintain adequate cash levels
  and related cash controls, safe custody of safe keys.
• Ensure weekly cash counts and reconciliations by DRC Operational
  office are conducted every Friday of the week, reviewed by the Project
  Manager and filled in Kampala for review by Finance Manager the following
  Monday.
• Ensure month end cash counts are properly conducted and submitted to
  DRC Country office in Kampala by 1st of every month.
• Confirm that full accountabilities (documentations) are obtained for
  all expenditures and validity of claims all financial claims.
• Ensure weekly cashbooks’ preparation with complete documentations
  for all the projects for review by Project/Finance manager every Friday of
  the week.
• Ensure transactions are properly recorded and entered into the cash
  books on a daily basis.
• Maintain and reconcile daily, weekly and monthly cash books and
  budget follow ups.
• Prepare and reconcile bank statements.
• Ensure that monthly cash books are submitted to Finance Manager 5th
  of every month.
• Process approved payments of supplier / service provider invoices on
  the basis of complete documentation.
• Prepare schedules for all taxes withheld or paid on a monthly basis
  where relevant and submit to Finance Manager for verification before
  submission to the relevant authorities.
• Assist with the monthly, quarterly and annual DRC and donor reports
  preparation.
• Supporting Finance and Project Managers to adequately prepare for
  both internal and independent audits.
• Ensure copies of project files and related documents are submitted
  to DRC Country office, Kampala for back up storage in both hard and soft
  copies.
• Keep copies of all documents submitted to DRC Country office in
  Kampala in file for reference.
• Ensure scanning of vouchers and supporting documents is done and
  sees that proper filing is done in accordance with donor requirements and
  / or DRC OHB manual.
• Inform the Finance Officer/Area Manager on all financial issues
  which can affect the execution of the DRC Programs.
• Ensure the safeguarding of all available funds.
• Prepare Payment Vouchers and review Order Requests in accordance
  with the approved authority Matrix and running budgets.
• Reconcile the accounts payables.
• Accurately prepare the necessary documents, compile source documents
  and daily postings of all the paid transactions in the cash books.
• Reconcile the accounts receivables/advances and Issue receipts for
  all the Funds received.
• Track VAT on all Payments for Suppliers and share with Finance
  Officer for review before submission to Country Office.
• Uphold DRC’s International Code of Conduct.

• The ideal candidate for the Danish Refugee Council Finance Assistant
  Partner Accountability job placement should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in
  Finance or Accounting and final or Part certification in CPA or ACCA
• Two years of work experience in finance or accounting in INGOs.
• Excellent knowledge in preparing major international donor reports.
• Possess strong analytical and conceptual skills.
• Proven management skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Proven commitment to accountable practices.
• Knowledge of working in challenging environments.
• Proven ability to manage large and varied workloads, and can manage
  stress constructively.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with
  limited supervision.
• Pro-active, stable and robust character and a good team-player.
• Excellent communication skills, calm and a good sense of humor.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish
  effective working relations at all levels

• A cover letter (1 page) in which you explain why you are interested
  in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria
  and salary expectations.
• Concise and accurate CV (maximum 3 pages). The CV should include
  information about your qualification, relevant training courses, Work
  experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant references.

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