Job Title: Accountant
Organisation: Abt
Associates
Associates
Project Name: USAID/Uganda’s
Integrated Community, Agriculture, and Nutrition (ICAN) Activity
Integrated Community, Agriculture, and Nutrition (ICAN) Activity
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Finance,
Compliance and Administration Director
Compliance and Administration Director
About Abt:
Abt Associates is an
international development organization composed of dedicated professionals who
provide technical assistance, research, analysis, and practical training
services in more than 128 countries. Abt seeks to implement a five-year project
funded by the U.S Agency for International Development (USAID).
international development organization composed of dedicated professionals who
provide technical assistance, research, analysis, and practical training
services in more than 128 countries. Abt seeks to implement a five-year project
funded by the U.S Agency for International Development (USAID).
About USAID ICAN Project:
Abt Associates is
implementing the USAID/Uganda’s Integrated Community, Agriculture, and
Nutrition (ICAN) Activity, which will aim to sustainably enhance the resilience
of vulnerable households by increasing economic opportunities for poor
households, improving nutrition with a focus on women and children, and
strengthening community and local governance.
implementing the USAID/Uganda’s Integrated Community, Agriculture, and
Nutrition (ICAN) Activity, which will aim to sustainably enhance the resilience
of vulnerable households by increasing economic opportunities for poor
households, improving nutrition with a focus on women and children, and
strengthening community and local governance.
Job Summary: The Accountant oversees and directs all
aspects of accounting support for the project.
aspects of accounting support for the project.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists to develop, manage, and monitor project budgets, accurate
financial reports, and projection of funding needs - Records expenditures, income, and any other related transactions, in
the accounting software. - Prepares payment vouchers and corresponding checks
- Prepares payroll and other regular payments with due consideration
to deductions (for advances, loans, taxes, etc.) - Prepares monthly bank reconciliations
- Prepares monthly Remove Office Voucher (ROV) documentation and
promptly submits to HQ once approved by Senior Management - Ensures that the accounting records are up to date at all times,
orderly, and readily available for reference and audit, when required - Prepares monthly cash requests, and promptly advises action required
to cover estimated costs - Assists the Director of Finance, Compliance and Administration in
the implementation of the internal financial control systems and
compliance with corporate and USAID policies - Works closely with the Director of Finance, Compliance and Administration
on all aspects of financial procedures and any issues that may arise - Perform any other duties as required
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Accountant USAID Project job placement
should hold a Bachelor’s Degree and at least six years of professional
experience. Recognized certification in accounting highly desired - Progressively responsible experience managing finances of
international development programs. Detailed familiarity with USAID rules
and regulations - Familiarity with US Government Cost Accounting Standards
- Strong analytical and computer skills, with an emphasis on budget
and financial analysis - English language fluency
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the USAID Project are
encouraged to apply online at the link below.
qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the USAID Project are
encouraged to apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 10th August 2018
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