MAP International ,Finance Assistant Jobs in Uganda

non- profit faith based organization  founded
in 1954, that supports  humanitarian, health, relief and development
initiatives among vulnerable communities to improve the health and overall
welfare of people in more than 130 developing countries. MAP International
maintains an affirmed commitment to diversity and equal opportunity in the
fulfillment of its global mission. MAP offers its services to all people,
regardless of their religion, gender, race, nationality or ethnic background.

• Support
  the immediate supervisor in recording and posting all transactions
  correctly into respective accounts and that the cheques drawn on MAP
  accounts must have the backup vouchers duly posted into the accounting
  system before any cheque is paid out.
• Ensure
  that all assets are identified and the asset register properly maintained
• Maintain
  the staff debtors’ accounts ensuring that all imprests given to staff are
  accounted for in time.
• Advises
  supervisor on the each staff personal imprest account whenever requested.
• Support
  the  immediate supervisor in preparing periodic, quarterly and annual
  financial (project and program) reports.
• Support
  the Senior Finance Officer in monitoring the budgets for the regional
  office by producing budget performance reports on a monthly basis for the
  projects being implemented.
• Ensure proper
  coding of expenditure and provide report on all expenditures and advance
  overdue
• Prepare
  petty cash request base on the approved petty cash levels.
• Reconcile
  supplier statements to purchase ledger.
• Register
  supplier invoices and distribute for review and approval with the relevant
  authority
• Ensure
  the payroll deductions are correctly accounted for- remittances to the
  statutory bodies are remitted in time and proper custody of the returns is
  done
• Performs
  any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor

• The
  applicant should hold a BBA or BCom (Accounting) – from a recognized
  university.
• Professional
  qualifications: Level 1 in either ACCA or CPA will be an added advantage.
• A
  minimum of three years working experience, in an NGO environment.
• Proven
  knowledge in accounting for USAID funds
• Proven
  knowledge of donor and general financial accounting procedures and clear
  understanding of Government of Uganda accounting requirements
• Past
  experience working in auditing setting an advantage.
• Computer
  literacy with proven skills in using Microsoft Office and at least two
  accounting packages,
• Possess
  the ability to meet tight deadlines and commitment to duty.
• Excellent
  experience in budgeting and budget management.
• Excellent
  understanding of financial systems and procedures.
• Possession
  of good communication and administrative skills.
• Excellent
  communications skills – interpersonal, written and verbal.
• Possess
  the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of
  concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability
  to manage conflicts professionally and responsibly.
• Be a
  mature Christian with proven active involvement a local church