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Organisation: Johns
Hopkins University/Center for Communication Programmes
Location: Kampala,
Uganda
Supervisor:
Regional Representative
Background:
The Johns Hopkins University/Center for Communication
programs (CCP) is a pioneer in the field of strategic, research based
communication for behavior change and health promotion that has helped
transform the theory and practice of public health. In Uganda, CCP’s goal is to
strengthen public health through strategic communication programs. JHU is
recruiting for a Finance Officer who will be responsible for providing overall
financial management and accounting support for the CCP Uganda Office.
Specifically, the
Finance Officer will:
• Prepare budgets for annual work plans and proposals;
• Track expenditures against budgets
• Maintain a payroll system
• Track VAT payments.
• Prepare documentation for procurements.
• Prepare journal entries and monthly financial reports in
QuickBooks;
• Maintain equipment inventory
• Assist sub-grantees with financial reporting
• Ensure financial compliance and management systems
• Calculate and prepare travel advances for staff and review
expense reports
• Maintain operational financial filing system
• Perform other tasks as requested by supervisor
Qualifications:
·
Bachelor’s of Commerce Finance or Business Administration;
Certified Public Accountant (CPA); At least 5 years accounting experience;
·
NGO sector experience a plus; Strong
organizational skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment;
·
computer skills including Microsoft Office and
Quick Books; Fluent in English, both written and spoken;
·
Excellent written and oral communication skills;
·
Previous USAID related experience a plus
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are invited to send their applications,
academic transcripts and three professional references to the;
Johns Hopkins University/Center for Communication
Programmes,
Plot 15 Binayomba
Avenue
(between Ambrossoli International School and Royal Suites)
Bugolobi,
Please indicate on the envelope the job you are applying for.
Closing Date; 09/06/2013
