Job Title: Accounting Officer
Organization: Infectious Disease Institute (IDI)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: 6th October 2024
Job Summary:
The Accounting Officer will support the finance function under MWP, focusing on ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulations, and effective management of accounts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review journals, analyzing financial information for posting in Navision.
- Verify the accuracy and completeness of all documentation for payment processing and liquidation of advances.
- Prepare and review petty cash usage in accordance with finance policy.
- Analyze financial information for fuel replenishments.
- Review accounting documents to ensure accuracy and identify areas for process improvements.
- Prepare and review mobile money payments and carry out monthly period closure processes, including reconciliations of wallets/accounts and bank accounts.
- Respond to internal and external inquiries and resolve discrepancies in accounting transactions.
- Identify internal control improvements and ensure adequate documentation for audits.
- Review and reconcile periodic transaction details of assigned projects or cost centers and share with stakeholders.
- Manage payables and receivables accounts with monthly reconciliations.
- Ensure timely processing of bank payments and cash advances.
- Conduct periodic asset verifications and ensure compliance with financial procedures.
- Support in compiling VAT reports for selected USG grants.
Sub-Grantee Financial Management:
- Conduct site visits to review sub-grantee financial reports for compliance with IDI and donor requirements.
- Collaborate with the Grants unit for timely approval and replenishment of sub-grantee funds.
- Monitor the status of sub-grant advances and report weekly to the Senior Accountant – Sub granting.
- Reconcile sub-grantee reports with NAV transactions and resolve discrepancies.
- Provide training to sub-grantees on financial policies and procedures.
- Ensure annual closeout procedures are applied in a timely manner to limit financial losses.
Academic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.
- ACCA or CPA qualification is an added advantage.
Person Specification:
- Integrity and objectivity.
- Professional competence and due care.
- Confidentiality and professional behavior.
Experience:
- No specific experience required.
Work Hours:
- 8 hours per day.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates can apply by clicking HERE TO APPLY.
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