Job Title: Accountant (3 Fresher NGO Jobs)
Organisation: African Initiatives for Relief and Development (AIRD)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
The African Initiatives for Relief and Development (AIRD) is a non-political, non-religious and non-profit making NGO with Country Program Offices in Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Niger, Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. AIRD’s objective is to offer operational support, including but not limited to supply chain, logistics, construction, infrastructure, environment, livelihoods and WASH in partnership with relief and development organizations that focus on disaster-affected and development-oriented areas. AIRD delivers for and through partners including but not limited to UN Agencies, international and national donor organizations and governments
Job Summary: The objective of this post is to focus on accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in handling financial transactions and records.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure all financial data, such as invoices, receipts, and payments, are recorded accurately in the accounting system to prevent errors in financial reports.
- Process financial transactions, such as payments and receipts, promptly to maintain up-to-date financial records and meet payment deadlines.
- Adhere to relevant accounting standards, regulations, and organizational policies to ensure proper handling of financial data.
- Maintain organized and up-to-date financial records for easy retrieval during audits or financial reviews.
- Regularly reconcile bank statements, accounts payable, and accounts receivable to ensure all discrepancies are identified and resolved in a timely manner.
- Assist in the preparation of financial reports by providing accurate and timely data, ensuring the reports are compliant with organizational guidelines and accounting principles.
- Manage interactions with vendors, clients, or internal stakeholders regarding billing, payments, and account queries in a professional and timely manner.
- Ensure the confidentiality of sensitive financial information, handling it with discretion and following security protocols.
- Identify and resolve any discrepancies or issues in financial transactions or records to maintain financial accuracy.
- Identify and suggest process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce errors in accounting operations.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration accounts option or any other related Business Studies.
- At least 2 years working experience in accounting, office administration and employee relations management
Others/Extra Details
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- High level of honesty and Integrity
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and knowledge of spread sheet and database packages
- Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
- Willingness to work in any part of the country.
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 15th January 2025
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