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• Ensure a robust system of internal control in accounts is developed
  and adhered to
• Assist with external audit process and ensure recommendations are
  acted on
• Oversee internal audit process
• Ensure the accounting ledger (Quickbooks) is accurately kept up to
  date and a regular backup carried out
• Ensure that sound financial controls are implemented in line with
  the financial policy
• Oversee the professional development of the accounts Assistant and
  volunteers attached to the accounts section
• Ensure a balanced, approved budget is developed and adhered to
• Ensure all incomes are accurately recorded and appropriately
  accounted for and banked in a timely manner
• Process all payments in line with the financial policy and in a
  timely manner to ensure activities can be carried out
• Prepare the monthly payroll for approval
• Collate all payment requests (requisitions and staff expense claim
  forms), ensuring they are appropriately authorised, in line with approved
  budgets, have supporting documents attached and value for money is
  obtained
• Prepare a weekly update of the organisation’s cash position for
  management, listing pending requisitions, anticipated funds and future
  liabilities
• Arrange payment of approved requisitions
• Aid the organisation in the objective of reducing and minimising
  liabilities
• Oversee the maintenance of the asset register 
• Participate in the reporting of the financial performance of the
  organisation in line with statutory, donor and organisational policy
• Assist in the preparation of the annual accounts and the audit
  process as required
• Ensure regular monitoring reports for donors are prepared by
  deadlines, responding to ad-hoc requests for information as required
• Participate in producing monthly financial reports for budget holders,
  seeking explanations for variances
• Participate in Producing financial reports for the quarterly Work
  Plan review process, as well as the regular Monitoring & Evaluation
  report on progress against the workplan
• Assist the Finance Manager in Preparing reports for management/ BOD
  as requested
• Prepare all Uganda Revenue Authority and National Social Security
  Fund schedules/ returns by the deadlines
• Ensure all cash and bank reconciliations are done as stipulated in
  the financial manual
• Assist in organising basic financial training for other staff
  members within the organisation where required and play a mentorship role
  for the Accounts Assistant
• Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Country
  Director

• The ideal candidate for the Dwelling Places Accountant job placement
  should hold an equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or
  university with a major in accounting, finance, economics, or a related
  field
• At least three years of general accounting experience with
  management experience desirable
• Two years of experience in nonprofit sector desirable
• Equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to
  successfully perform the essential duties of the job
• Extensive knowledge of budgeting, accounting and auditing practices
  and principles
• Knowledge of computer applications related to the work (i.e.
  Microsoft Excel and Word, accounting packages)
• Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures
• Able to effectively communicate in person, over the phone and in
  writing
• Able to maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records
• Able to prepare clear and concise written reports for different
  audiences
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Able to organise own work, set priorities and meet critical
  deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, managers,
  subordinates and donors to convey information and to receive work
  direction

• A handwritten application letter with
  and updated CV with academic qualifications
• A pastor’s letter, LC1 Letter and letter
  of recommendation from previous employer
• Two passport size photos

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