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Position: Finance Officer (Maternity Cover)
Type: Contract
Deadline: 21st July 2024
Organization: Malteser International
Location: Kampala, Uganda
About Malteser International:
Malteser International is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years, we have provided relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin, or political convictions. Malteser International has been working in Uganda since 1996, with projects in several regions of the country. In Northern Uganda and specifically in the West Nile region, MI is active in the sectors of WASH, livelihood, and environment for improving the lives of both the refugee population and the host communities. In Kampala, Malteser International focuses on the health sector with the development of an operative ambulance system, improved care for physiotherapy patients, and the support of an initiative for mothers of disabled children.
Job Description:
For its work in Kampala, Uganda, Malteser International is looking for a motivated Finance Officer (Maternity Cover) – National Position. As the Finance Officer, you will be responsible for record keeping of financial documents, Winpaccs entries for bank cashbooks, preparation of the payroll, cash requests, and budget controls, ensuring that the organization’s activities comply with finance policies and procedures.
Start Date: September
Duty Station: Kampala
Duration of Contract: 5 months
Gross Salary: UGX 5,000,000
Additional Benefits: Insurance package, 13th pay cheque
Responsibilities:
- Payment Summary Sheet: Support with preparing and seeking approval for the payment summary sheet before uploading the payments on the banking platform on time.
- Winpaccs Entries & Bank Reconciliations: Ensure that Winpaccs entries and monthly bank reconciliations are done on time and sent for review to the Finance Manager/Country Operations Coordinator.
- Bank Cash Books: Prepare all the supporting documents for bank cash books and make sure that they are stamped and scanned on time in consultation with the Finance Manager.
- Review PRFs: Support with reviewing PRFs and ensure the correct use of donor codes and MI account codes.
- Audits: Support with organizational audits, both internal and external.
- Payroll & Budget Controls: Support with drafting the monthly payroll, consolidating cash requests from different project managers, and drafting budget controls for submission to the Finance Manager for review.
- Tax & Filing Returns: In consultation with the Finance Manager, support with preparing WHT, PAYE, and NSSF schedules and filing returns monthly.
Qualifications:
- Education: BCOM or BBA Accounting or equivalent degree and/or professional certification in accounting strongly preferred or equivalent experience.
- Experience: Minimum of three years’ experience in a similar position.
- Skills: Demonstrated ability to assimilate to new policies and procedures effectively. Extremely detail-oriented and organized. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Fully computer literate (Microsoft Office, accounting software). Fluency in English (written and spoken).
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their interest in the role to malteser@uganda.org.
Deadline: 21st July 2024
Malteser International is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
