Job Title: Project Accountant – Promoting Rights and Accountabilities in the African Communities (PRAAC) Projec
Plan Uganda
Location: Kampala, Kampala
Date: 05/23/2013
Job Type: Employee
Job Status: Full Time
Categories:
Accounting / Finance / Auditing
Plan Uganda
Job Details
Organisation: Plan Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Country Finance Manager
About Plan:
Founded 75 years ago, Plan International is one of the oldest and largest children’s development organizations in the world. We work in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lilt millions of children out of poverty. Plan’s vision is of a world in which all children realize their ‘full potential in societies that respect people’s rights and dignity. Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governments/affiliations. Working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan’s vision is to create a world in which children realize their full potential in societies that respect people’s rights and dignity.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Lead the PRAAC project budget preparation, management and control to ensure adherence to the donor requirements.
Provide support to the Project Manager to manage the project budget in line with Plan and AusAID set policies and Guidelines
Monitor the project budget expenditures for the different program areas to ensure conformance with Plan and AusAID set policies and guidelines
Prepare project financial reports and other financial related documents to comply with AusAID and Plan guidelines
Prepare analysis of the project Program Outlines expenditure
Maintain and regularly update the PRAAC project Asset Register
Carry out due diligence of new and continuing partners to assess capacity
Review partnership agreements to ensure compatibility with work plan and budget provided
Follow up partners for accountabilities
Monitor the usage of stationery as well as welfare items
Requirements
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
Qualified Accountant with either ACCA or CPA
Bachelors degree in Finance/Accounting or related field
Minimum of four (4) years working experience as an Accountant in a busy organization preferably with NGO experience
Experience in managing different donor requirements and handling multi-Donor projects
Demonstrable abilities in planning, budgeting and financial management
Experience in grant accounting will be an added advantage
Good skills in report writing, interpersonal, analytical and communication
Computer literacy and conversant with Ms Office packages
How to Apply:
All interested applicants seeking to work with Plan Uganda should submit letters of application to the email address below, together with a CV, contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant certificates, names and contact details of three references plus salary history should be included and sent to:
NB: Only soft copies of application will be accepted.
The People & Culture Manager,
Plan Uganda
Email the address provided..
NB: Plan Uganda is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please consider your application unsuccessful in case you do not hear from us by 21st June, 2013.
Deadline: 31st May, 2013
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted therefore applicants who do not receive any response within three weeks of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.
Deadline: 31st May 2013 before 2:00pm.