JOB OPENING: ACCOUNTANT (02 POSITIONS)
The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) seeks to hire two suitable candidates for the position of Accountant to be based in Kampala. The Successful candidates will report to the Senior Accountant.
Summary: The Accountants will provide financial support in terms of physical processing of cash transactions and financial reporting, strictly respecting and applying IDRC rules in Financial management.
Job description
1. Ensure the efficient management of IDRC financial resources in accordance with
internal policies and financial standards.
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2. Ensure that all IDRC financial obligations and statutory requirements are fulfilled,
including requirements to funding partners and timely reporting to Donors and
stakeholders.
3. Liaise with the Head of Finance to participate in annual audit exercises, including
preparation of necessary documentation.
4. Ensure timely disbursement/payment of statutory dues e.g. NSSF, PAYE, WHT, VAT,
LST as well as core costs e.g. Salaries, utility bills and project expenses.
5. Ensure adequate record keeping of all financial data as per IDRC policies e.g. filing of
vouchers, receipts and other documents.
6. Ensure implementation and adherence to internal controls.
7. Feed data in an accurate manner in the accounting software.
8. Ensure safety of the accounting information and risk management.
9. Preparation of monthly reconciliation.
Qualifications and other desirables for the job:
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or financial management, B.COM or BBA from a
recognized University.
2. Part or a complete level of CPA, ACCA or its equivalent is an added advantage.
3. At least a minimum of two years’ experience in finance and accounting.
4. Experience with management of US federal funds, Knowledge of internal control
principles and procedures.
5. Extensive experience in working with computerized accounting systems preferably
Navision.
6. Experience in analyzing financial data and communicating to non-finance staff.
7. Extensive experience in preparing and managing significant budgets with diverse
streams of income and expenditure.
8. Good written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills and strong
organizational skills.
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit your applications using this link: http://idrc-uganda.org/careers.html
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT COMMENTS:
1. All applications must be submitted through the IDRC website on or before 5:00pm, Friday 18th February 2022.
2. Submission of incomplete or inaccurate documents will render the applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening.
3. Applications cannot be amended following submission.
4. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FURTHER.