Job Title: Grant Accountant – GFA
Organisation: World
Vision International
Vision International
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Response
Finance Manager
Finance Manager
About US:
World Vision Uganda
is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization
dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome
poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World
Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people
whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is
conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks,
including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child,
Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”
is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization
dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome
poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World
Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people
whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is
conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks,
including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child,
Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”
Job Summary: The Grant Accountant – GFA will work in
liaison with the Response Finance Manager in budget preparations, monitoring
grants budgets, MYPBAS commitments against approved budgets and expenditure,
prepare financial reports and assist finance & operations staff in
understanding basics of government/multilateral grants regulations and World
Vision International Financial policies.
liaison with the Response Finance Manager in budget preparations, monitoring
grants budgets, MYPBAS commitments against approved budgets and expenditure,
prepare financial reports and assist finance & operations staff in
understanding basics of government/multilateral grants regulations and World
Vision International Financial policies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide guidance and participate in the development of Program
proposals with a view of advising on key strategic financial implications
as per FM and donor requirements. - The jobholder will prepare and revise program budgets and cash flows
in line with donor requirements, financial policies and procedures and
advise management concerning appropriate actions to be taken in order to
achieve set objectives in line with donor requirements. - Build the capacity of grants finance and program staff through on
job training to enable them understand and interpret the governments and
multilateral grants policies and WVI Financial Manual. - Capacity build/Orient project partners/sub-grantees on grant rules
and regulations and other grant/financial information so as to ensure
compliance with contract terms of donor agencies. - Prepare grants for audits, review and assist in the implementation
of program and financial audit recommendations with a view of providing
adequate implementation plan to ensure recommendations are implemented on
timely basis. - Review program expenditures to ensure proper documentation, coding,
donor requirements and WV financial policies compliances, budget
availability and initiate any necessary corrections or adjustments. - Prepare quarterly, semi-annual and annual program financial reports
to different donors, follow-ups and maintain donors’ relationships. - Track payable and receivable accounts for vendors and program staff
on a monthly basis and maintain them at low levels so as not to put
program funds at risk. - Update grant files with proposals, grant agreements, budgets,
financial reports, narrative reports, cost extensions, no cost extensions
and other relevant correspondences. - Keenly track and monitor the use of program assets and equipment as
per World Vision Policies and provide assets and equipment report to the
management on quarterly basis for corrective actions.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the World Vision Uganda Grant Accountant –
GFA job opportunity must hold a university degree in Finance or
Accounting. - At least two years’ experience in financial accounting, preferably
within World Vision. - Proven knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and a
practical knowledge of financial systems and internal controls. - Previous experience in government grants financial management,
establishment and monitoring of budgets. - Must have proven knowledge and experience in spreadsheet
applications and an understanding of data processing concepts and systems. - Excellent oral and written communication skills.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by visiting World Vision
International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by visiting World Vision
International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.
Please follow
instructions on How to Create Account and Profile at World Vision’s
e-recruitment portal. Qualified female candidates are particularly
encouraged to apply.
instructions on How to Create Account and Profile at World Vision’s
e-recruitment portal. Qualified female candidates are particularly
encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 25th October 2018
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