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Job Title:   EpiC Uganda Accounts Payable Officer 

Organisation: FHI 360

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

FHI 360 is a leading global development organization dedicated to improving lives around the world. Our professional staff includes experts in education, health, nutrition, economic development, civil society and environment as well as cross-cutting experts in gender issues, research, applied science, behavior change and Technology giving us the unique mix of capabilities to address today’s diverse and interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,400 staff in the U.S. and around the world.

Job Summary: The EpiC Uganda Accounts Payable Officer mainly performs accounting functions and conducts the theory and practice of recording, classifying, examining and analyzing data and records of financial transactions. Reviews and consolidates Country Office financials on a monthly basis. Processes and records journal entries, cash receipts/field cash management and wire payments. Responds to inquiries and assist in trainings. Maintains general ledger accounts and supporting sub-ledgers and produces various accounting reports. Participates in various accounting projects including external or internal audits, system upgrades, changes to accounting processes or procedures and other projects as assigned.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Applies accounting principles and practices to a limited range of accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting and/or other fiscal functions.
• Provides support for field programs by conducting live meeting training on financial systems and processes.
• Works with Global Program Management (GPM) staff to help them understand the financial aspects of the assigned Country Offices.
• Reviews Country Office monthly financial reports for month end closings involving cash and travel reconciliations, accuracy of reports, and cost allowances.
• Work may include: reconciliation of accounts or reports, examination of various financial statements for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to guidelines, and maintenance of subsidiary ledgers.
• Assists in various financial analysis projects and closure of accounting records.
• Reconciles US based sub recipients with the General Ledger accounts.
• Reviews inter department cash requests and journal entries.
• Assists with internal and external audit request.
• Prepares field office risk assessment reports.
• Independently applies accounting principles and practices to a variety of accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting and/or other fiscal functions.
• Work may include: account report preparation and reconciliation, development and implementation of control systems for determining and distributing costs, working with administrators to develop and operate accounting systems, examination of a variety of accounting documents to verify conformance with internal policies and external accounting standards.
• Prepares reports and statements requiring interpretation and analysis.
• May be involved in system design.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Independently interpret and apply thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and their application.
• Apply thorough knowledge of applicable information technology to perform the accounting duties.
• May develop and implement system changes.
• Compile, monitor, examine, and audit various moderately complex financial statements / reports / accounts or budget codes for accuracy, integrity and conformance to accounting and program guidelines.
• Develop, evaluate and implement changes to accounting systems and processes.
• Identify substantive issues and thoroughly and accurately research and analyze them.
• May design data collection, reporting tools and financial models.
• Prepare, disseminate and interpret financial reports.
• Serve as technical advisor on fiscal management and reporting issues.
• Evaluate systems of control and recommend improvements/changes.
• Prepare written and/or technical products which convey concise, comprehensive and accurate findings and conform to guidelines; provide appropriate documentation to support conclusions; may review and edit the work of others.
• Convey and/or consult on issues of a moderately complex nature in a clear, concise, and organized manner.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships that foster organizational success.
• Modify delivery, language, or content to account for the characteristics and needs of the audience.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree or its International Equivalent – Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Related Field
• At least three years of accounting experience in public accounting firm or a large company.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet software required.
• Must demonstrate excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
• Prior team lead experience preferred.
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO).
• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 2^nd September 2022

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