Job Title: Field
Accountant and Administrator
Accountant and Administrator
Organisation: Adventist
Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Uganda
Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Uganda
Duty Station:
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Field
Coordinator
Coordinator
About US:
The Adventist
Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is a humanitarian non-governmental organization
of the Seventh-day Adventist Church that demonstrates God’s love and
compassion. The organization works with people in poverty and distress to
create just and positive change through empowering partnerships and responsible
action. Currently the organization implements relief and development projects
in West Nile, Acholi, Karamoja and South-Western Uganda. ADRA wishes to recruit
a highly qualified, experienced and energetic Ugandan national, to occupy the
vacant position of Internal Auditor/Controller.
Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is a humanitarian non-governmental organization
of the Seventh-day Adventist Church that demonstrates God’s love and
compassion. The organization works with people in poverty and distress to
create just and positive change through empowering partnerships and responsible
action. Currently the organization implements relief and development projects
in West Nile, Acholi, Karamoja and South-Western Uganda. ADRA wishes to recruit
a highly qualified, experienced and energetic Ugandan national, to occupy the
vacant position of Internal Auditor/Controller.
About CEMS:
Comprehensive
Emergency Medical Support (CEMS) – Field Emergency and Inpatient Unit +
Comprehensive Primary and Secondary Health Clinic. The CEMS Project is
contributing to run a static emergency medical unit 24/7 in Kyaka II Refugee
Settlement that is serving the refugee community mainly from DRC, as well the
host community.
Emergency Medical Support (CEMS) – Field Emergency and Inpatient Unit +
Comprehensive Primary and Secondary Health Clinic. The CEMS Project is
contributing to run a static emergency medical unit 24/7 in Kyaka II Refugee
Settlement that is serving the refugee community mainly from DRC, as well the
host community.
Job Summary: The Field Accountant/Administrator has to be a
detailed-oriented problem-solver, who work well in a team environment while at
the same time possess the skill to work independently when needed, as well who
has to make decisions under pressure and works efficiently under time
constraints. Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
Above-average organisational, troubleshooting and basic computer skills are
also essential to this role to ensure a smooth implementation of the program
and operation activities planned and overviewed by the CEMS Management Team.
The Field Accountant/Administrator provides general support for the CEMS
assisting the Field Coordinator in developing and implementing the CEMS
project, in collaboration with the Management Team. To meet the demands of this
positions, the Field Accountant/Administrator is responsible for ensuring the
completion of many tasks as record keeping of all the expenses related to CEMS,
provision of general support in administration and security issues, maintain an
accurate inventory of all equipment used in the CEMS.
detailed-oriented problem-solver, who work well in a team environment while at
the same time possess the skill to work independently when needed, as well who
has to make decisions under pressure and works efficiently under time
constraints. Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
Above-average organisational, troubleshooting and basic computer skills are
also essential to this role to ensure a smooth implementation of the program
and operation activities planned and overviewed by the CEMS Management Team.
The Field Accountant/Administrator provides general support for the CEMS
assisting the Field Coordinator in developing and implementing the CEMS
project, in collaboration with the Management Team. To meet the demands of this
positions, the Field Accountant/Administrator is responsible for ensuring the
completion of many tasks as record keeping of all the expenses related to CEMS,
provision of general support in administration and security issues, maintain an
accurate inventory of all equipment used in the CEMS.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the Field Coordinator in the admin, logistics and
coordination - Supervise the work of the Store Keeper, the Ground Keeper and the
Security and make sure they follow the procedures and protocols
established - Keenly monitor expenses and suggest cost-effective alternatives
- Bookkeeping of all expenses related to the project at the field
level - Keep a record of all the project files
- Maintain organised medical and employee records
- Monitor staff timesheet
- Supervise the ordering and stocking of medical and office supplies;
- Supervise the work of the guards
- Perform any other duties deemed appropriate for this position.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the ADRA Uganda Field Accountant and
Administrator job placement should hold a Degree in Accounting or Business
Administration - At least three years of related work experience
- Ability to work in 8 hours shifts, 5 working days
- Previous experience in the humanitarian sector (preferred)
- Previous experience with NGOs (preferred)
- Fluent in English
- Fluent in Swahili and French (preferred)
- Ability to communicate and interact well with people from different
educational, linguistic, cultural and religious backgrounds - Proficiency in handling basic computer programs used in hospital
management and basic computer skills in Word and Excel.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should submit their applications online at
the link below
qualified and interested candidates should submit their applications online at
the link below
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