General Summary
The Senior Accountant will provide finance and operational support to the USAID OVC-Inter-regional Activity.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide operational support for the project finance and administrative function, specifically, financial management and supply chain.
• In coordination with IDI F&A Department, Strategic Planning Department and Program Management Team, ensure project compliance with USAID and IDI financial procedures, rules, and regulations, as well as country regulations.
Ensure timely submission of monthly and quarterly financial reports to Management and to the Funder, and any adhoc reports as requested
• Manage project’s payables and receivables accounts; ensure timely payments and that all paid invoices have the required supporting documentation per funder requirements. Follow up on all receivables and mitigate any potential risk of bad debts.
• Implement appropriate systems for management of and accounting for cash advances to field offices and sub grantees.
• Closely work with the F&O and Grants Managers in management of project budget, burn rate, financial projections and project cash flow management.
Ensure timely quarterly submission of VAT report to the Funder.
• Review and post orders, payment vouchers (for bank and mobile money payments) and make the necessary adjustments to the project accounts in consultation with the F&O Manager.
• Manage and track project assets as guided by USAID and IDI asset management policy
• Support coordination of project financial performance reviews and audits.
Any other duties as assigned Person specifications
Person Specification
1. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant business or finance field. Professional qualification and/or a Master’s degree is an added advantage.
2. Minimum of 5 years in similar financial, compliance, and operational role supporting US Government (USG) and international donor projects.
3. Demonstrable experience managing the budgeting and financial reporting requirements for USG funded projects.
4. Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices, financial reporting standards, financial management processes and procedures.
5. Familiarity with USG Federal Acquisition Regulations and USG contracting rules.
6. Strong organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal and relationship management skills.
Excellent oral and communication skills
Candidates that meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in these positions should send their CVs, including details of email address, present position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3)
Referees plus telephone contact to the stipulated email address not later than 25th
October 2022.
Please follow this link https://idi.mak.ac.ug/hrms to apply for this position.
Key Notes:
• IDI is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a recruitment fee or any other fees at any stage of the recruitment process
• Internal candidates who meet the required specifications and have worked with
IDI for a period of at least one year will be given priority.
• Make sure that your application letter, CV and certificates are attached as one
• PDF document
• Automatic email notification will be sent to you as reference for receipt of your application
• Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
NB: Candidates should attach a copy of their National Identity Card
The Senior Human Resource Manager
Infectious Diseases Institute — IDI Knowledge Centre, Makerere University Main
Campus; College of Health Sciences, Makerere University
P.O. Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda