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Job Title:    Assistant Accountant – Cashier (NGO Jobs)  

Organisation: Amref Health Africa

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Deputy Finance Manager

About US:

Amref Health Africa is the largest international health development organization based in Africa. With headquarters in Kenya, Amref Health Africa has offices in Ethiopia, Uganda, South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, Southern Africa and Western Africa providing services to over 30 countries. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, Amref Health Africa aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. Amref Health Africa is committed to improving the health of people in Africa by increasing sustainable health access to communities in Africa through solutions in human resources for health, health service delivery, and investments in health. Our Vision is Lasting Health Change in Africa.

Job Summary:   The Assistant Accountant-Cashier will mainly be responsible for all financial functions, including accounting, payments and banking, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting, grant financial management and compliance.

The Amref Health Africa Finance Department ensures compliance with donor regulations as well as Amref Health Africa’ internal policies and procedures.

In its role as a support to the Programs and other Departments, the Finance Department provides timely reports and assistance to all departments, senior management and HQ to ensure that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow all Amref Health Africa policies, procedures, grant compliance and documentation requirements.
• Implement and make sure all Amref Health Africa, procurement, assets management, HR policies and procedures are implemented.
• Implement and Make sure all respective donors and local Gov’t rules and regulations are respected.
• Keep the office safe, safe keys, cash and other assets in a secure and protected place.
• Do cash counts weekly and whenever needed by Deputy Finance Manager, Finance Manager, Country Director and official auditors directed by the supervisor.
• Print all payment vouchers, match with the documents, and file.
• Disburse or receive authorized cash or bank payments and receipts.
• Ensure all required documents are attached; calculations are correct, appropriate approvals and reviews made as per the finance policy before payment of any cash or bank payments.
• Enter all transactions to the accounting software under the supervision of the Deputy Finance Manager, periodically
• Ensure compliance and adherence with, Ugandan laws, donor requirements and standard accounting practice.
• Code all expenditures following the standard chart of accounts, code budget and record to the accounting software or recording system daily and ensure weekly review and posting.
• Match invoices/receipts with payment vouchers, GRN and other required documents.
• Prepare cash, bank and advances reconciliations and submit for review/approval every week and monthly.
• Ensure all income taxes, withholding taxes, VAT and other taxes are withheld and paid Accordingy.
• Keep all finance documents and reports properly filed, labelled and stored in a clear and easily accessible manner following FFM.
• Be adaptable and flexible to take new tasks and new assignments as requested from time to time.
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Amref Health Africa and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or any other related field, and;
• Accounting professional qualification(CPA/ACCA)
• At least three years of experience in the accounting/finance department of an international NGO
• Prior experience with the NAVISION system will be an added advantage
• Strong Analytical skills and ability to present and report findings verbally and in writing
• Good Communication skills
• Professional Organization Skills
• Computer Proficiency
• High Quality work
• Timelines in meeting deadlines
• Team work
• Integrity and Ethics
• Attention to Detail

How to Apply:

Interested? Please visit our website the link below to make your application. You will be directed to our online portal where you will need to create an account in order for you to be able to submit your application. Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience.

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Deadline: 23^rd October 2023

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