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Job Title:          Accountant

Organization:  Palladium

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Palladium is a leading
implementer of international development programmes. Working in over 90
countries and across a broad range of sectors, we offer donor agencies a
balance of global scale and in-house technical expertise. Aid is a critical
component of our shared pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals, and we
bring our knowledge of the private sector to bear in designing solutions that
use aid to spark lasting social and economic development

About the Job:

Palladium seeks Kampala—based
staff for its newly awarded Uganda Health Systems Strengthening (UHSS) Project.
The purpose of the UHSS Project is to strengthen Uganda’s health system through
improved leadership and accountability for results in public and private health
sectors. All staff must be fluent in written and spoken English and able and
willing to travel frequently within Uganda. Experience on USAID-funded
contracts is highly desired.

Job Summary:  Under the direction of the Finance &
Administration (F&A) Director, s/he is responsible for assisting the UHSS
leadership team to manage and direct the financial accounting, administration,
and reporting of the project, including budget administration, payroll
processing, banking and cash management, financial reporting, and
reconciliation of expenses.

Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:

·        
Bachelor‘s degree in accounting, finance or
related field required; masters and/or CPA preferred.

·        
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in
accounting for donor-funded projects; experience with USAID contracts highly
preferred.

·        
Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and
Excel.

·        
Well-developed and effective organizational
skills, including to ability to multi~task and work in a high-pressure
environment.

How to Apply:

To apply, please e-mail your
resume with the job title as the subject line to: us.UHSSHIRE@thepalladiumgroup.com
 

Applications will be reviewed on
a rolling basis.

Deadline: Friday 8th November 2019

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