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Job Title:
Assistant Accountant
Reports
to: Finance
Officer
Position
Location: Mbarara -
Uganda
Background:
Project
Description:
JSI has
received funding from the United States Agency for International Development
(USAID) to implement
the
Strengthening Partnerships, Results and Innovations in Nutrition Globally
(SPRING) Project to work in the
Southwest
of Uganda with a focus on strengthening the treatment and preventive nutrition
services in health
facilities,
and overseeing the implementation of specific tasks that strengthen food
fortification efforts nationally.
Job
Summary:
Under the
direct supervision of the Finance Officer (FO), the Assistant Accountant (AA)
plays an integral role in carrying out the SPRING UGANDA accounting function in
order to ensure the timely, accurate reporting of SPRING UGANDA financial and
accounting information.
Key Result
Areas
• To
prepare and maintain accounting records, monthly reports and following up
financial transactions with outside agencies and vendors.
• To
disburse funds related to project activities in a reliable and timely way,
ensuring proper accountability.
Specific
duties shall include:
• Ensure
safe custody of an adequate petty cash float, to be issued in accordance with
SPRING UGANDA policies and procedures.
• Prepare
payment vouchers and cheques, code and post all financial transactions in
QuickBooks.
• Carry
out cash disbursements during Trainings and other Technical activities.
•
Photocopy all vouchers, back-up documentation and cheques as soon as the
transactions are entered into quick books.
• Follow
up with HR to ensure that timesheets are on time in support of the payroll
voucher.
• Arrange
voucher for dispatch to Home Office along with other Quick Books reports.
• Ensure
that that all original documents are photocopied before they are dispatched to
Washington.
• Follow
up financial transactions with outside agencies & vendors as necessary.
• Provide
support in reviewing staff Accountabilities and forward them for second review
to FO
• Provide
back up support in alerting staff for their pending travel Advances and the
need for them to account as soon as the activity is completed.
Position
Specifications:
Education:
A
University degree in Business Studies (Finance or
Accounting
option) or Professional Qualifications at level 2 of: ACCA, CPA, etc.
Experience
1. At
least three years work experience in financial management.
2.
Experience of accounting of International Donors program funds
3.
Familiarity with USAID regulations and procedures desirable but not mandatory
Specific
Knowledge or Skills Required:
1.
Financial/accounting background
2.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
3.
Computer literate, proficient with Excel, Quick Books
4.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills
5.
Ability to pay attention to detail
6. Strong
skills in teamwork
Applications
should be addressed and hand delivered to the addresses below;
The
Country Manager
SPRING
Uganda
JSI
Research and Training Institute
Block 01
Plot 295, Kaciika, Kacence,
Mbarara -
Uganda
Tel +256
(486) 660012
OR on 2nd Floor,
UHMG House,
Plot 20 -
21/27 - 28, Martyrs Crescent, Ntinda,
Kampala –
Uganda.
Or by
e-mail to: kojuka@spring-nutrition.org
Deadline
for receiving applications is:
Monday,
29th April, 2013 by 1.00pm.
SPRING
will contact only the short-listed applicants.
Those who
do not hear from us two weeks after the deadline should consider their
applications as unsuccessful.
JSI is
an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace
diversity. We are committed
to
providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and
employees without regard to
age,
race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability,
marital status, genetic information, or
political
affiliation in any employment decisions.
