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Job Title:        Accountant

Organization: Hospice
Africa Uganda (HAU)

Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda

About US:

Since 1993, Hospice
Africa Uganda (HAU) (national organization) has promoted modern methods of pain
and symptom control as well as “whole-person” (holistic) care for patients
living with cancer and HIV/AIDS. HAU strives to uphold excellent clinical
standards and provide quality education courses and advocacy activities to
promote the spread of palliative care throughout Uganda and Africa. Hospice
Africa Uganda has a head office in Kampala, site offices in Mbarara and Hoima
Districts.

Job Summary:  The Accountant will manage financial resources
effectively and efficiently while complying with HAU financial policies and
best international practices.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

·        
Ensures
that the cash management process is effectively and efficiently done

·        
Maintains
accurate financial records of HAU; including Debtors and creditors; Coordinates
tuition payment plans for the students according to the fees policy;

·        
Prepare
as needed weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports and analysis;

·        
Support
and guide HAU team members in financial matters;

·        
Prepare
donor reports as designated by supervisor;

·        
Prepare
and constantly update the Finance office procedures manual

·        
Post all
primary transactions into the HAU computerized accounting system and in time;

·        
Manage
the setup and maintenance of computerized accounting records; Develops coding
processes for student waivers and exemptions

·        
Ensure
that bank reconciliations are done timely and accurately for all HAU Banks
Accounts and maintain sound working relationships with banks and other
financial institutions in accordance with state statutes

·        
Assist
in the preparation of internal and external audit programs and participate in
the entire audit process

·        
Able to
prepare and examine financial data and processing the same, for review,
analysis, and report.

·        
Able to
implement and advise other team members on best procurement practices

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

·        
The
applicant must hold a Degree in Accounting with; ACCA, CPA or CIMA; Accounting
professional qualification;

·        
Three
years of cumulative working experience in the same field. Experience in a health
Institution work environment is an added advantage.

How to Apply:

All qualified and
interested candidates may hand deliver, email or post a detailed resume with a
typed cover letter indicating three work-related referees to the address below.
Emails must not exceed 2MB.

The Human Resource
and Administration Manager,

Hospice Africa
Uganda,

Plot 130,  Makindye Rd,

P.O. Box 7757 Kampala

Email: info@hospiceafrica.or.ug

Deadline: 4th October 2019

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