Malteser International Job Vacancy for An Accountant (national position)

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Malteser International has been working in Uganda since 1996, with projects in several regions of the country. In Northern Uganda and more specifically in the West Nile region, Malteser is currently active in the WASH sector for improving the lives of both the host population as well as the refugee population. In the capital Kampala Malteser International’s focus is on the health sector with the development of an operative ambulance system and the support of an initiative for mothers of disabled children. Our team in the regional office in Kampala also provides logistical support to our projects in other African countries such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan
Malteser International is planning to scale up its intervention at Juba, South Sudan; and as a part of this process the organisation has submitted a new project proposal to a prospective donor. The initial reaction of the donor is very positive. Thus, for this new project in Juba, South Sudan, Malteser International is looking for qualified candidates subject to the approval and receipt of donor funds.

For its program office in Arua, Uganda, Malteser International is looking for a motivated Accountant (national position).
The Accountant supports the program coordination in the implementation of project activities as outlined in log frames as well as with the financial matters in relation to project management.

Responsibilities:

  • Handle petty cash expenses and bank payments for MI Arua Office
  • Collect all receipts arising from the purchase of goods and services
  • Update daily cash balance sheet and enter data in Malteser booking software according to booking instructions provide by Kampala office Accountant or Programme Coordinator
  • Ensure accuracy in bookkeeping for cash and bank books, preparation of cheques, bank communication
  • Ensure proper weekly and monthly reconciliation of cash books
  • Preparation of payroll for national staff in cooperation with Accountant in Regional office in Kampala and Programme Coordinator
  • Ensure timely monthly accountancy closure (e.g cash books, receipts, and cash count protocol) and send it to Regional Office in Kampala
  • Ensure complete monthly accountancy is scanned and uploaded in Malteser booking software
  • Sort receipts after monthly closure into project folders
  • Close cooperation with all Finance and Admin staff from Regional Office in Kampala

Qualifications:

  • University degree in CPA or ACTA or equivalent is advantage
  • At least 2 years of proven experience in finance management, preferably in the NGO sector. Working with donors like ECHO, PRM, BMZ is an asset
  • Fully computer literate (Microsoft Office) and good working knowledge of ITC technologies
  • Good organizational skills, flexibility, diplomatic and negotiation skill
  • Sensitivity for other cultures
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken), local languages an asset

Conditions:

  • Starting date: January 2018
  • Intended duty stations: Arua, Uganda
  • Duration of contract: 12 months (with possible Extension)
  • Salary according to qualification and experience, insurance package
  • Please note that this is an unaccompanied position
  • Kindly note that this a national position with a local contract

If you are interested in this position, please apply online at our job portal.

Kindly submit your application (CV, letter of motivation, copies of diplomas and three professional references) online until December 19th, 2017.
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