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Job Title:    Project Accountant

Organization:
Medical Teams International

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Senior Grants Officer

Position Number: #E2078

About US:

Medical Teams
International is a faith-based not for profit health relief and development
organization with a Calling “Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break
barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world”. MTI-UG has
operations in West Nile and South western Uganda. We provide Comprehensive
Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS and Nutrition.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting & Finance,
Business Administration, Economics or Commerce is required; Master’s Degree is
an added advantage.

·       
Minimum
Level 3 progressive stage in Accounting certification is required; Full
Chartered Accountant or CPA is preferred.

·       
At least
two years of progressive experience in grants management overseeing multi-donor
project funds

·       
Experience
working with INGOs is an added advantage

·       
In-depth
knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and relevant donor
requirements

·       
In-depth
knowledge of preparation and presentation of financial statements and audit
practices

·       
In-depth
knowledge of ERP systems and computerized accounting software such as Sage,
Unit4, etc.

·       
Skilled
in using ERP system to process financial transactions High degree of analytical
and financial reporting Skills

·       
Strong
administrative skills in managing documentations and project funding
information

·       
Skilled
in training and capacity building

·       
A good
command of both written and spoken English, with strong interpersonal skills

·       
Ability
to respond to tight deadlines and changing priorities

·       
Ability
to maintain detailed records with high accuracy

·       
Highly
organized with good quantitative ability

·       
Ability
to act with integrity and maintain the highest ethical standards

·       
Ability
to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information

·       
Ability
to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified and interested applicants who meet the criteria should email their
Application letter and CV ONLY including 3 work related referees to;
recruitmentug@medicalteams.org.

·       
Please
indicate your Salary expectation/ current or previous salary/Notice Period
required; at the bottom of your CV

·       
INDICATE
CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE: ONLY THE POSITION NUMBER YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.

·       
Do not
attach your Academic transcripts. They will be requested if you are shortlisted

·       
Only
online applications will be accepted. Your application will be reviewed if you
have fulfilled all the requirements including submission of file types such as MS
Word, PDF.

·       
While we
thank all applicants for applying, only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted. MTI is an equal opportunity employer.

Deadline: 4^th December 2020 by 5:00pm

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