Program Accountant Job in Uganda at ACDI/VOCA

Job Title:Program Accountant

Main purpose of the Job
The main purpose of the job is to maintain, and update proper books of accounts in a computerized accounting system in use. S/he must ensure effective filling of accounting documents to facilitate easy access and retrieval. The Accountant shall assist ACDI/VOCA accomplish its objective by conducting him/herself with integrity and for advising on the necessary systems to safeguard the assets and financial operations of the program

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting
• Budgeting and budgetary control
• Payments & expenditure control
• Petty cash management
• Compliance to taxes
• Payroll responsibility
• Book Keeping
• Keeping custody of program assets & other documents
• Bank accounts maintenance
• Communications
• Proper filling system

Qualifications
This job is based in Soroti based but may require travel to the field sites. The individual should have a higher Diploma or a University Degree in Accounting, Commerce or Financial Management. Part or full qualification with a professional accounting body such as CIMA, ACCA, and CPA is a definite advantage.

Experience
At least and a minimum of three years experience in a similar position with a reorganized NGO or International Organization (Private or Public). Experience with USAID donor funded project would be an added advantage.

Skills

• This is a key position in the organization that requires intellect, team spirit, self-drive, integrity and honesty. Among others, the individual should have the following skills;
• Proven leadership, managerial and organizational skills.
• Be computer literate and proficient in the use of MS office with hands on experience in an accounting package such as pastel and QuickBooks.
• Knowledge of income tax act and NSSF statutes.
• Be Knowledgeable in OMB A-122(cost principles for not for profit organization)
• Creativity and Initiative
• Ability to supervise and manage finance functions
• Possess good analytical skills, be flexible, honest and innovative
• Good command of English language, strong report writing and analytical skills

How to Apply
To apply please send your cv and cover letter with 3work related referees to the Address or email below. All applications shall be marked: "ACDIVOCA-program Accountant" where you replace position name with the job you are applying for. Emails must not exceed 2MB.

Closing Date is 5pm on the 7th September 2011

People Performance Group
plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P.O. Box 12405,Kampala
Uganda

Email: application@ppg.co.ug