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Organisation: Infectious
Diseases Institute (IDI)
Duty Station: Kampala and
Upcountry, Uganda
Reports to: Accountant
About US:
The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is an international non-profit
organization which is a partnership of infectious diseases and public health
specialists. The overall objective of the IDI is to strengthen health systems
with strong emphasis on Infectious Diseases, through Research and Capacity
Development. IDI has five operational areas through which it works to achieve
its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research and Laboratory
services (provided through a partnership with the Makerere University – John
Hopkins University Core Lab) and Outreach.
Job Summary: The Accounts
Assistant will support the Accountant in carrying out a variety of accounting
activities related to the payments, compute, classify, records, and reconcile
transactions into the financial systems. The Assistant checks the transactions
to locate and resolve discrepancies. The incumbent applies working knowledge of
the applicable laws and regulations of Uganda
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
  • The jobholder records , classifies, and
    summarizes accounting transactions
  • Disburses payments in accordance with
    established procedures of the organization
  • Verifies the accuracy and authenticity of
    all accountabilities
  • Applies a working knowledge of applicable
    laws and regulations; verifies documents for completeness and compliance
    with government and private agencies
  • The jobholder also responds to inquiries,
    checks accounting transactions to locate and resolve discrepancies
  • Tasked with ensuring proper filing of
    documents for easy retrieval
  • Performing regular reconciliations
  • Perform any other duties as may be
    reasonably assigned
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the Infectious
    Diseases Institute (IDI) Accounts Assistant job placement should
    preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or in Business
    Administration or Finance / Financial Management (majoring in Accounting)
  • At least level II of any Accounting
    professional course
  • Practical knowledge in any Accounting
    package preferably NAV MS Dynamics is an added advantage
  • At least two years’ work experience with a
    reputable busy organization preferably an NGO
  • Ability to work under minimum supervision
  • Excellent oral and written communication
    skills
  • Good problem solving and interpersonal
    skills
  • Good team player
  • Proficiency in the use of computers
    especially Excel Spreadsheets and Word processing
  • Ability to work under pressure with tight
    deadlines
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested persons may apply through e-mail
or hand-deliver their application letter with a detailed CV, naming at least
two referees, to:
The Manager, Human Resources,
Infectious Diseases Institute,
Makerere University P.O. Box 22418, Kampala.
E-mail to: hr@idi.co.ug
Deadline:  28th April 2017

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