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Job Title:  Accountant

Organisation: Bantwana Initiative Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Director Finance & Operations

About Organisation:

In 2005, Bantwana Initiative Uganda was founded to support the fourth wave of the HIV epidemic impact on communities that saw a massive increase in Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Since local registration, Bantwana  has strengthened its collaboration with  local leaders as well as focused community efforts which emphasizes holistic care for orphans and vulnerable children (OVC). Bantwana has addressed compounding vulnerabilities especially those affected by poverty, HIV, and gender-based violence, which are affecting adolescent girls and boys as well as younger children-through parenting programs.

Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the Director Finance & operations, the Accounts will assist in instituting accounting controls, recording and reporting of assets, liabilities and income and the monitoring of disbursements of donor funds in support of the program.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Handling day to day accounting transactions for all projects at BIU head office.

Responsible for daily posting and submission of monthly accounts including updated QuickBooks database and supporting documents for all transactions.

Review of BIU payment documents submitted to finance and operations.

Tracking and reconciling staff advance accounts on monthly basis.

Carry out bank reconciliation for all BIU projects

Responsible for filling of all project financial documents

Responsible for tracking and reconciling all fuel advances and payments

Ensure all statutory payments are captured all payroll related tax ledgers are up to date.

Provide support in the Financial Management Training.

Any other duties assigned

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

A degree in Business Administration with accounting/finance major from a recognized institution, or related field; a professional accounting qualification will be an added advantage

At least 6 years of increasingly responsible experience in Financial Management.

Vast experience finance and accounting work with a reputable international NGO.

Experience in using QuickBooks

High level of attention to detail, ability to multi-task and work well under pressure

Strong analytical and inter-personal skills

Ability to prioritize, meets deadlines and work on multiple tasks

How to Apply:

All interested applicants with the required Qualification, Knowledge, Skills, Attributes and Abilities should send their applications and CVs (detailing responsibilities carried out in previous positions) as one pdf to the HR and Admin Officer, Bantwana Initiative Uganda through the following email: info@bantwana.or.ug

Indicate clearly on the application subject line the position and region applied for easy reference.

Deadline: 27th September 2024

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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