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Job Title:  Finance Officer 

Organisation: Malteser International

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Salary range: Gross UGX 5,000,000; provision of an insurance package; 13th pay cheque.

About the Company:

Malteser International is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.

Job Summary:   As the Finance Officer you will be responsible for record keeping of financial documents, Winpaccs entries for Bank cashbooks, preparation of the payroll, cash requests and budget controls and ensures that the Organizations activities are in compliance with finance policies and procedures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support with preparing and seeking approval for the payment summary sheet before uploading the payments on the banking platform on time.
• Ensure that winpaccs entries and monthly Bank reconciliations are done on time and sent for review to the Finance Manager/Country Operations Coordinator.
• Prepare all the supporting documents for Bank cash books and make sure that they are stamped and scanned on time in consultation with the Finance Manager.
• Support with reviewing PRFs and ensure that there is correct use of donor codes and MI Account codes.
• Support with Organizational Audits both Internal and External.
• Support with the drafting of the monthly payroll; with consolidating cash requests from different project managers as well as with drafting Budget Controls and submit to Finance Manager for Review.
• In consultation with the Finance Manager support with preparing WHT, PAYE & NSSF Schedules and Filing Returns monthly

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a B COM or BBA Accounting or equivalent degree and/or professional certification in accounting strongly preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a similar position
• Demonstrated ability to assimilate to new policies and procedures effectively.
• Extremely detail oriented and organized.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Fully computer literate (Microsoft Office, accounting software)
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)

What we offer:

Start Date: September

Duty Station: Kampala

Duration of contract: 5 months

Gross UGX 5,000,000, Insurance package,13th pay cheque

NB: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply 

If you are interested in this position, please apply online at our job portal. Kindly submit your extensive application (CV, letter of motivation, copies of diplomas and three professional references) online at the link below

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Deadline: 21st July 2024

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