Fresher Accounts Assistant Non-profit Jobs – ASARECA

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Job Title:   Accounts Assistant (Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA)

Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda

Reports to: Accountant

 

About US:

The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) is a sub-regional not-for-profit association. It was established in 1994 by 11 member countries represented by their national agricultural research for development institutes. The 11 member countries are: Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. The major objective of ASARECA is to develop policies and programs aimed at deepening co-operation in agricultural research and policy among its member countries for the mutual benefit of all the stakeholders in the agricultural sector.

 

Job Summary:  ASARECA wishes to recruit an Accounts Assistant to support the finance functions objectives on an Initial Contract basis for a period of two years, renewable subject to satisfactory performance, continued need and availability of resources. The job description of the

 

The Accounts Assistant shall workhand in hand with the Accountant and supports the Finance unit in ASARECA by performing administrative and clerical tasks and other support roles necessary to ensure accurate and timely maintenance of books of accounts and financial reporting. It is aimed at boosting the timeliness and efficiency of corporate financial reporting.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger
  • Analyze Invoices, identify cost centers and enter data into the system
  • Prepare and generate system encoded accounting vouchers (i.e. bank payment. General journal, and Coding slips)
  • Review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness
  • Preparation of statutory returns and filling them with the respective authorities
  • Preparation of Cash and bank reconciliations
  • Checking documents submitted to their validity, accuracy, completeness and correct errors and irregularities
  • Support processing and accountability of staff travel advances
  • Ensure all finance files are updated on a daily basis and that the relevant accounts documents are filled correctly and timely
  • Prepare cash budgets for expenditure for meetings
  • Any other duties that may be assigned.




Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Commerce, Finance/Accounting from a recognized Institution.
  • At least three years of related work experience in a busy accounts environment
  • Completion of at least Level 2 of ACCA/CPA qualification will be added advantage
  • Working knowledge of Financial Management in Donor funded projects is an added advantage
  • Knowledge of accounting software especially Sunsystem.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Word & Excel), Microsoft teams and SharePoint, email application etc.
  • Able to uphold and respect financial ethics and to conduct activities with integrity.
  • A team player who demonstrates patience, flexibility and honesty.
  • Be willing and able to meet tight deadlines including working long hours when required.
  • A self-starter, who is able to plan and manage his/her own work and takes initiative.
  • Be able to work in a multicultural environment

 

How to Apply:

All interested qualified persons are encouraged to apply and send by email their application letter, curriculum vitae, relevant academic certificates, day time telephone contacts and addresses of 3 referees (including e-mail addresses and telephone numbers) in one attachment to hr@asareca.org addressed as below.

 

The Executive Director, ASARECA

Attn: The Administrative and Personnel Officer,

P.O. Box 765 Entebbe – Uganda

 

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Deadline: 5th August 2022 by 4:00pm

 

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