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CARE INTERNATIONAL IN UGANDA

Job Title: Assistant Accounts Officer.
Reports to: CUHQ Accounts Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities:
- Enter data into the Accounts received and Gender Ledger as appropriate. Check the supporting documents before entry for ensuring compliance with CARE Uganda polices and generally Accepted Accounting principles (GAAP)
- Upon receipt of vouchers ready for payment prepare cheques and follow up the stage of signature/disbursement. Also notify sub offices/vendors in case of payment done through Telegraphic Transfers.
- Prepare timely recording of all receipts and timely banking. In the absence of Bank Agent perform all bank runs.
- Perform monthly billing and settlement function within the accounting software.
- File all finance documents records and communications for all CUHQ bank accounts.

Qualifications / Requirements:
- A University degree in Accounting from a reputable institution is a must and Accounting Technician stage or ACCA/CPA Level 1.
- At least 3 years experience in a similar position.
- Strong conceptual and analytical skills to enable holder to implement activities of a fast moving unit.
- Maturity and initiative: work independently with minimal support/supervision from the supervisor.
- Observance to strict deadlines, attention to detail and ability to stand pressure in a multi-cultural environment.
- Good planning, time management, computer skills and prioritization skills.
- People management skills especially at work.
- Flexibility and willingness to learn at all times.
- High standards of integrity.

Interested individuals should apply by December 17, 2010 to;
THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER, CARE International in Uganda, P.O Box 7280, Kampala; Plot 17 Mackinnon Road, Nakasero-Kampala.
Include your C.V, photocopies of your academic qualifications, day time telephone number and contact address of three professional referees, plus a cover letter explaining how you fit the profiles outlined above.