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JOB TITLE/ POSITION:
PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
ORGANISATION: Child
Fund International
REPORTS TO:
PROJECT MANAGER
COUNTRY:UGANDA
Background
Information:
For over seventy years, Child Fund International has
provided support to deprived, excluded and vulnerable children to have the
capacity to improve their lives and opportunities to become young adults,
parents and leaders who bring lasting and positive change to their communities.
We promote societies whose individuals and institutions participate in valuing,
protecting and advancing the worth and rights of children. Our core commitment
is child-centered change that will ensure healthy and secure infants, educated
and confident children, and youth who are skilled and engaged meaningfully in
the affairs and decision making processes within their communities.
In order to serve our clients, Child Fund International
Uganda seeks to employ suitably qualified self motivated and hardworking
candidates for the following positions,
JOB SUMMARY
Purpose of Position: This position is responsible for
executing the project’s accounting process and generating financial statements
and reports, generating reliable and timely analysis and decision-making, in
accordance with General Accounting Principles, local laws and procedures of
ChildFund.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responsible for bank reconciliations for Project accounts,
monitoring all funds transferred to program area bank accounts and ensures that
financial activities are in accordance with donor regulations and laws of host
country.
• Responsible for development of financial reports and
analyses, including cost analysis, expense to budget comparisons, and local
program, management and donor reports.
• Compiles project monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Reviews and approves general ledger transactions.
• Ensures that all financial transactions and operations
comply with organization policies, systems and procedures and donor requirements.
• Monitors project fund utilization compliance and provides training
for corrective actions, if necessary.
• Coordinates annual external audit; prepares required documentation
and support implementation of the resulting plan of action and implements audit
corrective measures.
Complies with local tax laws and other local legal requirements.
• Maintains financial security by following internal
controls.
• Review supporting documentation prior to payment ensuring compliance
to the policies of the Organization and local laws.
• Develop accruals, depreciation and reconciliation as well
as analysis of daily ledgers and balance sheets and preliminary assessment,
adjustments, including AP closure correction or supplemental information.
• Prepare the P & L Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow
and other required reports.
EDUCATION
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or related
disciplines.
• Demonstrated relevant work experience in accounting, including
analysis, financial reporting, budgeting, and financial software/ reporting
systems. Experience in an organization with UN/EU/USG Grants Standard
Provisions and Financial Requirements preferable. 5 years NGO experience working
with grants is required.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles,
International Accounting Standards, internal controls, and segregation of
duties.
• Good understanding of administrative, financial and
general management principles and skilled in financial reporting, budgeting and
taxes.
• Experience in the areas of management, development, control
and supervision.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidential financial information.
• Full Professional Accounting qualification required.
Submission of
Applications
If you meet the above requirements and are interested,
please submit your Applications including detailed Curriculum Vitae, academic
and professional papers and names of 3 work related Referees with their Email/
daytime telephone contacts to:
The National Director, ChildFund International
P.O. BOX 3342 KAMPALA, Email: hr@uganda.childfund.org
OR Hand delivers to ChildFund National Office located on
Plot 71/72 Namirembe Road, P.O. Box 3341, Kampala
NOTE: While we
appreciate every response to this advert, only short listed candidates will be
contacted.
ChildFund is an equal opportunity employer.
Applications
Deadline:
22nd November 2013 not later than 2.00pm.
