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Title:         Finance and Administration
Officer

Organization:
Roots of the Nile Limited

Duty Station: 
Uganda

Reports to: Business
Manager

About US:

Roots of the Nile
Limited is a social enterprise producing organic moringa products in northern
Uganda.

Job Summary:  The Finance and Administration Officer will facilitate
and improve the financial practices and procedures within the company. Ensure
organization adherence to financial regulations and legislations. Coordinate
and execute financial transactions and activities. Assist in the audit process.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

Finances

·       
Prepare
bank deposits and process transactions, including but not limited to management
of receipts, payment, coordination of procurement services

·       
Issue
invoices to customers based on goods sold and track all accounts receivables to
ensure that debts are recovered in time

·       
Validate
invoices against items or services received

·       
Review
employee expenses and make reimbursements

·       
Assure
adherence to budget for specific activities and business needs

·       
Ensure
internal control mechanisms, as well as implement and adhere to the company’s
financial procedures and policies

·       
Maintain
proper records for all transactions and books of accounts

·       
Analyze
financial information for trends and errors

·       
Produce
accurate useful and timely reports for budget holders and assist in the
presentation of these reports

·       
Assist
in the audit process by providing information and data as requested

·       
Advice
on all financial matters in the company

·       
Communicate
and cooperate with accounting company supporting Roots of the Nile

Administration and
HR  

·       
Support
recruitments, keep up to date records of employees, and review payrolls

·       
Develop
strong organizational systems

·       
Create
and check organized records and a filling system

·       
Ensure
transport of the staff e.g. control vehicle/ motorcycles logbooks

·       
Manage
office supplies stock

·       
Assist
in procurements of company equipment according to guidelines

·       
Prepare
basic contracts

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in business administration or a related
field; including accounting

·       
A minimum
of two years of experience in finance and administration

·       
Knowledge
and experience with accounting systems (Quickbooks, etc.), spread sheet and
accounting software

·       
Knowledge
of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

·       
Administrative
and organizational skills

·       
Ability
to detect inconsistencies in recording and pay attention to details

·       
Good
Communication skills

·       
Ability
to work with minimum supervision

·       
Ability
to write and speak English and Luo fluently

·       
Knowledgeable
in basic computer applications i.e. Microsoft (Word, Excel)

How to Apply:

All candidates
should send their updated CVs and cover letters with 3 work related referees
ONLY by e-mail to richardakeraopiyo@gmail.com, please use your name and the
position you are applying for as the subject of your email. While we thank all
applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be
contacted.

Deadline: 14^th June 2020 by 23:59 Hours

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