Accounting Officer (Full Time Ngo Job) – Infectious Disease Institute (IDI)

Job Title: Accounting Officer
Organization: Infectious Disease Institute (IDI)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: 6th October 2024

Job Summary:

The Accounting Officer will support the finance function under MWP, focusing on ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulations, and effective management of accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review journals, analyzing financial information for posting in Navision.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of all documentation for payment processing and liquidation of advances.
• Prepare and review petty cash usage in accordance with finance policy.
• Analyze financial information for fuel replenishments.
• Review accounting documents to ensure accuracy and identify areas for process improvements.
• Prepare and review mobile money payments and carry out monthly period closure processes, including reconciliations of wallets/accounts and bank accounts.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries and resolve discrepancies in accounting transactions.
• Identify internal control improvements and ensure adequate documentation for audits.
• Review and reconcile periodic transaction details of assigned projects or cost centers and share with stakeholders.
• Manage payables and receivables accounts with monthly reconciliations.
• Ensure timely processing of bank payments and cash advances.
• Conduct periodic asset verifications and ensure compliance with financial procedures.
• Support in compiling VAT reports for selected USG grants.

Sub-Grantee Financial Management:

• Conduct site visits to review sub-grantee financial reports for compliance with IDI and donor requirements.
• Collaborate with the Grants unit for timely approval and replenishment of sub-grantee funds.
• Monitor the status of sub-grant advances and report weekly to the Senior Accountant – Sub granting.
• Reconcile sub-grantee reports with NAV transactions and resolve discrepancies.
• Provide training to sub-grantees on financial policies and procedures.
• Ensure annual closeout procedures are applied in a timely manner to limit financial losses.

Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.
• ACCA or CPA qualification is an added advantage.

Person Specification:

• Integrity and objectivity.
• Professional competence and due care.
• Confidentiality and professional behavior.

Experience:

• No specific experience required.

Work Hours:

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates can apply by clicking HERE TO APPLY.