The Ugandan Jobline

• Work in close liaison with the Program Officers, support the
  District Health Officer and/or designated district health office staff in
  developing quarterly and annual budgets.
• Ensure swift disbursement of funds for program activities and ensure
  that all requests processed are within the district approved work plans
  and budgets.
• Participate in monitoring of the implementation of the
  project-funded activities and ensure that they are implemented in line
  with the agreed upon implementation plan
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual activity financial reports for
  various districts and thematic areas.
• Prepare other regular financial reports, analysis and correspondence
  as required by various stakeholders.
• Support in capturing of transactions in the accounting system in a
  timely and accurate manner.
• Work in close liaison with the Senior Finance Officer, track monthly
  advances to the project staff and district teams.
• Provide financial support to the team members and resolution of finance
  related queries.
• Check activity payment requests, identifying unrealistic requests
  and suspicious accountabilities.
• Ensure that the organization’s financial regulations are followed
  and provide appropriate training and guidance to teams.
• Check the correct procedures including appropriate approvals and
  ensure they are followed for all transaction.
• Check the accuracy and validity of the transactions of the field
  activities.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned.

• The ideal candidate for the Finance Assistant job placement must
  hold a Diploma in Accounting and Finance from a reputable Institution. An
  additional certification in the related field will be of an added
  advantage.
• At least three years of working experience in a similar position,
  preferably with a USAID funded agency or nongovernmental organization.
• Prospective candidates should have experience working with Local
  Government partners and knowledge of their operations.
• Good analytical ability. 
• Good knowledge and experience in using
  Quick Books accounting package.
• Good level of competence in excel, word and outlook.
• Basic understanding of accounting processes and procedures.

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