Job Title: Accountant
Organization: Archbishop Janan Luwum Vocational Training Institute (AJLVTI)
Location: Gulu, Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: 4th October 2024
Reporting To:
- Directly: The Principal
- Indirectly: The Board of Governors
Key Result Areas:
- Budgeting and Planning:
- Lead the development of annual and project-specific budgets.
- Collaborate with management to guide departmental budgeting.
- Prepare quarterly and annual work plans.
- Review termly budgets and monitor actual expenditures.
- Ensure budget compliance with policies, donor requirements, and financial standards.
- Submit budget modification requests to donors when necessary.
- Financial System Development and Oversight:
- Develop and manage an efficient financial management system with appropriate controls.
- Act as systems administrator for QuickBooks.
- Work with the IT team to enhance the finance system and streamline reporting.
- Stay updated on donor/legislative financial management requirements.
- Oversee the upload of institute-wide and project budgets into QuickBooks.
- Ensure timely banking operations and tax/statutory payments.
- Financial Analysis, Reporting, and Advisory:
- Prepare accurate and timely financial reports to support decision-making.
- Generate income statements, project performance reports, and cash flow analyses.
- Ensure expenditures align with budgets and flag any discrepancies.
- Stay compliant with statutory obligations to avoid litigation or financial loss.
- Prepare monthly financial projections and variance analyses.
- Disbursement of Payments:
- Oversee accurate and timely disbursement of funds to vendors, partners, and service providers.
- Review payment vouchers and process payroll and allowances.
- Ensure all statutory deductions and tax payments are accurately handled.
- Maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks.
- Financial Administration:
- Ensure adherence to good accounting practices and donor agreements.
- Oversee accounts receivable, ensuring timely submission of debit notes and invoices.
- Manage accounts payable and conduct bi-monthly reviews.
- Maintain inventory of consumables and fixed assets.
- Ensure timely financial audits and implement audit recommendations.
- Team Management:
- Lead and manage the Accounts Officer, ensuring high standards of service.
- Organize workloads, monitor performance, and take corrective action when necessary.
- Ensure team members meet functional objectives effectively.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting Option), Business Studies (BBS), or Business Administration (BBA) (Accounting Option).
- Certification in ACCA, CPA, or CIMA.
Experience:
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar position or as a Senior Assistant Accountant.
- Knowledge of EFRS and Taxation Management.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks, advanced Word, Excel, and email.
Personal Attributes:
- A mature Christian, flexible, honest, able to work independently, an effective communicator, team builder, and a dynamic accounting professional.
Employment Terms:
- 6 months of probation, followed by confirmation into contract service.
How to Apply:
Submit your application, CV with three references, certified copies of academic testimonials, a recommendation letter from a religious leader, and daytime contact details to the address below by 4th October 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Principal
Archbishop Janan Luwum Vocational Training Institute
P.O. Box 1222 Gulu
Email: principal@ajlvti.ac.ug
About Archbishop Janan Luwum Vocational Training Institute:
AJLVTI is an NGO dedicated to producing self-reliant entrepreneurs through research-based skills training for sustainable community empowerment.
Apply by 4th October 2024 and join the AJLVTI team!