Accounts & Administration Clerk (3 Positions) at (URCS), Uganda Jobs,

Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) is the leading National Humanitarian Organization in Uganda and a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Applications from suitable persons to be considered for appointment in the outlined positions are hereby invited. 

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Position Title:   Accounts & Administration Clerk (3 Positions)

Grade : UR 8

Reports:Finance Officer

Location :  Field

Duration : Six (6) Months- Renewable

Organisation:Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS)

Job Purpose:

The Accounts & Administration Clerk will be responsible for provision of accounting and administrative services to the project at Branch level. The position holder will also be responsible for maintaining appropriate accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate financial report are delivered to tight deadlines.

Key responsibilities

·             Follows up, receives and reviews accountability from the field before submission to URCS HQ, shares feedback with field officers immediately;

·             Generates the monthly closures of the accounts under his/her care by the 10th  of each month;

·             Ensures the proper filing and safe custody of financial and administrative documents at branch level;

·             Ensures a regular update of the inventories relating to the project at field level;

·             Proactively follows up on incomplete financial documentation and pending settlement of advances with the respective officers to avoid delays in bookkeeping;

·             Organizes photocopying, sorting and dispatching the financial documents to URCS HQ;

·             Manages the project field petty cash and monitors the office cash flow;

·             Assists in procurements and independently processes comparative bid analysis for approval by the supervisor;

·             Organizes stationary and other office supplies;

·             Carries out other duties as assigned by your immediate supervisor.

Minimum qualifications, working experience and competencies:

Education Qualifications             

    A Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a finance related field from a recognized institution.

Essential experience    

·             Minimum  (1) years’ experience in a similar position;

·             Work experience with a donor funded institution will be an added advantage;

·             Experience and/or working knowledge of an accounting software.

Essential Knowledge    

·             Sound knowledge and skills in database management and statistical analysis, monitoring and evaluation or public health information management.

·             Demonstrated knowledge, competency and professional skills on the public health aspects of infectious disease control, epidemic and pandemic preparedness and response with particular attention to application of an all-hazard approach in the context of the International Health Regulations (IHR), Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) and the use of event based and indicator based surveillance.

·             Knowledge

Essential Skills

·             Full computer literacy with proficiency in the application of all MS Office functions, especially Excel ;

·             Excellent English communication skills including proven proficiency in drafting official letters and other documents;

·             A proactive approach to work, the ability to handle multiple tasks and to maintain a high quality standard when working under time pressure;

·             A mature personality of high integrity with great team working skills, a courteous attitude and a clear sense of confidentiality;

·         Please you can download application template from here

All applicants should adhere to the Red Cross Principles. URCS is an equal opportunities employer mindful of gender balance in its establishment.

How To Apply:

Please send your filled application form and attach your academic transcripts and certificates. The filled application forms and academic transcripts and certificates can be e-mailed to;  vacancies@redcrossug.org or hand delivered, and or  by post to:

The Secretary General,

Uganda Red Cross Society,

Plot 551/555 Rubaga Road,

P.O. Box 494, Kampala, Uganda.

Email: vacancies@redcrossug.org

Closing date for receipt of the applications 22nd January 2018 at 5:00 p.m.

Due to large volumes of applications, only short listed candidates shall be contacted.

Canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.