Senior Accountant NGO Jobs – Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

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Job Title: Senior Accountant

Organisation: Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

Duty Station: Kampala/Wakiso, Uganda

Job Code: SACCX007

 

About US:

Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is an independently governed institute within the College of Health Sciences at Makerere University and has the mission “To strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development.” IDI has operations across Uganda as well as in a number of other African countries and has a staffing of over 1,000 managing multiple projects in research, clinical services, public health and training.

 

Job Summary: The Senior Accountant will provide finance and operational support to the USAID OVC-Inter-regional Activity.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide operational support for the project finance and administrative function, specifically, financial management and supply chain.
  • In coordination with IDI F&A Department, Strategic Planning Department and Program Management Team, ensure project compliance with USAID and IDI financial procedures, rules, and regulations, as well as country regulations.
  • Ensure timely submission of monthly and quarterly financial reports to Management and to the Funder, and any adhoc reports as requested
  • Manage project’s payables and receivables accounts; ensure timely payments and that all paid invoices have the required supporting documentation per funder requirements. Follow up on all receivables and mitigate any potential risk of bad debts.
  • Implement appropriate systems for management of and accounting for cash advances to field offices and sub grantees.
  • Closely work with the F&O and Grants Managers in management of project budget, burn rate, financial projections and project cash flow management.
  • Ensure timely quarterly submission of VAT report to the Funder.
  • Review and post orders, payment vouchers (for bank and mobile money payments) and make the necessary adjustments to the project accounts in consultation with the F&O Manager.
  • Manage and track project assets as guided by USAID and IDI asset management policy
  • Support coordination of project financial performance reviews and audits.
  • Any other duties as assigned Person specifications


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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The ideal applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant business or finance field. Professional qualification and/or a Master’s degree is an added advantage.
  • At least five years in similar financial, compliance, and operational role supporting US Government (USG) and international donor projects.
  • Demonstrable experience managing the budgeting and financial reporting requirements for USG funded projects.
  • Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices, financial reporting standards, financial management processes and procedures.
  • Familiarity with USG Federal Acquisition Regulations and USG contracting rules.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal and relationship management skills.
  • Excellent oral and communication skills

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the link below.

 

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Deadline: 30th October 2022

 

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