Job Title: Accountant
Organization: Plan
International
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Country
Finance Manager
About US:
Plan International
was founded over 75 years ago and is one of the oldest and largest children’s
development organizations (non-profit / INGOs) in the world. We work in 50
developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child
rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan’s vision is of a
world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that
respect people’s rights and dignity. Plan is independent, with no religious,
political or governmental affiliations.
Job Summary: The Accountant will be tasked with monitoring
of the Programme Area budget
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Cash Management
- Review Petty cash replenishment vouchers and carry out surprise
petty cash count on a regular basis as per Plan Uganda’s financial
guidelines - Review requisition forms and payment vouchers for accuracy and
completeness in line with Plan’s policies - Update the excel cash book register at the beginning and close of
each business day in line with Plan Uganda’s finance guidelines. - Prepare and consolidate monthly cash forecasts and refresh for the
PA in line with Plan Uganda’s finance guidelines.
Reporting
- Prepare budget Vs actual reports and prepare cashbook & Bank
reconciliations and as per the guidelines - Update the advances register and maintain a file for accruals and
prepayment reports in line with Plan’s policies - Prepare monthly bank reconciliation as per the Plan Uganda format
Advance management
- Provide financial trainings to CMP groups and partners as and when
required to do so - Review advance accountability reports submitted by the partners
Payroll process
- Effect statutory deductions from Staff incomes and consultants and
make remittances to the relevant organs (NSSF & URA) in line with the
prevailing laws – Payroll
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for this placement must hold a Bachelor’s Degree
(Hons) in Commerce or Business Administration majoring in Accounting - Part professional qualification in accountancy (CPA, ACCA) at
intermediate or affiliate level. - At least three years of working experience as an Accountant in a busy
organization and at a responsible supervisory level is essential. - NGO experience is an added advantage
Behaviours
- Interest in addressing children, family and community development
issues - Computer literate with ability to work with spreadsheet and
accounting software packages - High level of accuracy
- High level of integrity
- Committed to meeting deadlines
- Self-starter
- Team player
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 7th October 2019
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