Accountant at The USAID/Uganda
Private Health Support Program- Uganda
Position Title:Accountant
Duty Station: Uganda
Organization:USAID/Uganda
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Application Deadline: March 20th, 2015
The USAID/Uganda Private Health Support Program is a USAID flagship 5 year
program in the private sector in Uganda.
The program has three main objectives:
(1) To expand the availability of health services by private providers.
(2) To increase the affodability of
private health services and products and
(3) To improve the quality of
private health sector facilities and services
Position Summary
The Accountant will assist the Finance Management Specialist with processing
of payments, staff payroll, tracking and clearing of advances.
Specifically, the Accountant will:
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Maintain vouchers and receipts
for all purchases and payments
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Process accounts receivable and
other incoming deposits
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Ensure that all payments have
been approved by the authorized personnel in writing, and to ensure that proper
hard copies of all accounting records are kept
·
Track all advances whether for
travel or petty cash payments
·
Submit quarterly VAT report to
the donor.
Required Qualifications
·
Graduate degree in Business,
Finance, Accounting; ACCA or CPA qualification is an added advantage
·
A minimum of three (3) years’
experience managing finances under donor funded projects, preferably USAID-
funded projects
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Excellent communication skills
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Knowledge of MS Excel and Word
·
Proficiency in using Quickbooks
software.
Mode of application:
Application letters, CVs and copies of testimonials should be addressed to:
The Finance Management Specialist
USAID/Uganda Private Health Support Program
Plot 6B Nakasero Hill road.
Tel 0392000089/0312202945
Email: Hellen.Karuhanga@ugandaphs.org
Dead line: Friday March 20, 2015
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.