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Job Title:  Accountant

Organisation: World Education

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

World Education, a division of JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI/WE) is dedicated to improving people’s lives around the world through greater heath, education and socioeconomic equity for individuals and communities, and to providing an environment where people of passion can pursue this cause.

Job Summary:   The Accountant is a full-time position and will be based in Kampala, Uganda. S/he will set up and maintain the JSI/WE financial accounts and an up-to-date Mobile Money payment system; preparation of expenditure projections, documenting and reporting all expenses paid through the bank and the Mobile Money payment system as well as processing Accounts Payables. The Accountant reports to the Finance Manager.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:   The Accountant will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the project’s Mobile Money payment system, financial records, payments, and receipts, as well as processing Accounts Payables. This management includes the following:

• Provide supervisory line management and technical guidance to the Finance Assistants and be responsible for their performance.
• Work with the Finance Assistants, Program Staff and the Finance Manager to project weekly cash requirements for the Mobile Money Payment system, and initiate request of funds transfer/EFT to the Mobile Money account.
• Ensure adequate cash is available for bank and Mobile Money payments and that all due payments are made timely.
• Receive, review and initiate payments for national level activities on the Mobile Money Payment system and forward to the Finance Manager for onward review and approval.
• Perform second level review of all payments for conformity/compliance to purchase orders or contracts.
• Review consultant payments based on approved time sheets and contracts from Human Resources.
• Process monthly staff payroll computation.
• Manage account receivable/payable (vendor accounts and staff advance).
• Reconcile project taxes/obligations.
• Code all expenses according to the relevant accounts codes and enter them into QuickBooks before submitting for further onward reviews and approvals in a timely manner.
• Submit all reviewed Payment Requests for online payments.
• Timely address all issues raised on submitted Payment Requests.
• Ensure end of month closure and adjustments into Quick Books.
• Support the Partners with setting up their Mobile Money payments systems as needed.
• Review/reconcile sub-awards accounts and ensure a timely expense liquidation and disbursement of advance requests.
• Participate in the preparation of work plan and work closely with the Finance Manager, Technical staff to prepare and monitor costed work plans.
• Interface and work with cross functional teams within the organization.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Key Result Areas

• All expenses are paid and documented in compliance with the USAID rules and regulations and the JSI/WE policies and procedures.
• All payments are coded appropriately and recorded in the QuickBooks accounting system on a regular basis.
• All mobile money payments are made in a timely manner as per policy.
• All Accounts Payables are reviewed and processed in a timely manner, and coded appropriately.
• Finance Assistants performances are efficiently and effectively managed.
• Program staff are supported to project weekly cash requirements.
• Project advances are cleared within the policy timelines.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in finance, accounting or business-related field;
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in financial management and/or accounting in an NGO setting;
• Experience with QuickBooks accounting system;
• Working with Mobile Money payments systems is strongly desired;
• Relevant experience with USAID-funded programs and knowledge of USAID rules and regulations strongly desired;
• Ability to deal appropriately with sensitive issues and maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times;
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and manage various activities in a team setting with minimal supervision;
• A proven ability to work as part of a team and to be self-managing;
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality for all project and staff proprietary matters.

How to Apply:

All interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online at the link below

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Deadline: 31st October 2024.

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