Job Title: Accounts
Assistant
Organization: Evidence
Action
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
Evidence Action aims
to be a world leader in scaling evidence-based and cost-effective programs to
reduce the burden of poverty for hundreds of millions of people in the poorest
places. Our two flagship at-scale programs, Deworm the World and Dispensers for
Safe Water, reached over 280 million people last year and have been named “top”
and “standout” charities respectively by GiveWell in 2018, with Deworm the
World being named a top charity for the sixth year in a row.
Job Summary: The Accounts Assistant will provide finance
and administrative support to the Dispensers for Safe Water Uganda program.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Manage
the field office petty cash
·
Manage organization
fleet of motorcycles and cars
·
Supervise
the Office Cleaner and Office Driver
·
Coordinate
Administration roles for the Satellite offices to ensure smooth running of all
office day to day tasks
·
In
charge of Fuel Management (fuel disbursements, tracker and fuel usage follow
up)
·
Input
data into the Accounting System (Bills from service providers)
·
Verify
service provider invoices and make recommendations before payment
·
Ensure
timely settlement of utility bills for field and satellite offices
·
Coordinate
successful field office meetings, workshops and training
·
Verify
field staff budgets and accountability returns before they are forwarded to the
Country Manager or Budget holders.
·
Participate
in Procurement process where necessary
·
Ensure
that internal controls are adhered to in the day today office operations
·
Any
other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·
The
applicant must hold a University degree
in Business
·
One year
of relevant experience in Finance and Administration.
·
Proven
experience or knowledge in Finance and Administration
·
Good
communication skills both written and oral.
·
Quick
thinker
·
Able to
make rational decisions
·
Analytical
and pays attention to detail
·
Knowledge
of office management systems and procedures is an added advantage
·
Proficiency
in Microsoft Office.
·
Excellent
time management skills and ability to prioritize work
·
High
degree of integrity
·
Highly
innovative
·
A good
team player
·
Willing
to work under minimum supervision
·
Proactive
and self-driven
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should send their applications online at
the link below.
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