Certified Public Accountant Jobs in Uganda

Position: Accountant (Full-time)

Duty station: Yumbe, Republic of Uganda

Duration: From mid-September, 2018 to 31st March 2019 including one months of probationary period (possible for extension)

Project Title: Education Assistance for South Sudanese in Refugee Settlements, Northern Uganda

Salary range (Gross): 2,960,000- 3,910,000 K1 a2 (depending on the experience and skill of a candidate)

Control petty cash in office, accounting journal entry, check and organize accounting documents, monthly tax calculation and return, fulfil all the demands pertaining to accounting and finance process

AAR Japan was founded in 1979 with a mission to help refugees from Indochina, and as a civil organization without any political, religious, or ideological affiliations.

It has since then grown into an international NGO approved and registered by the United Nations.

AAR Japan has five main pillars of activities;

emergency assistance,

assistance to persons with disabilities,

landmine and unexploded ordnance (UXO) action,

action against infectious diseases and

public awareness raising about global issues in Japan.

Since the beginning, AAR Japan has operated in over 60 countries. Currently, we are active in 15 countries and areas, including 4 African countries namely Kenya, Zambia, Sudan and Uganda.

Responsibilities

The scope of work for Accountant

Control petty cash in office

Accounting Journal Entry to AAR’s financial system on a daily basis

Fill in, check and organize accounting documents (bills, cash slips, invoices, financial supporting documents, receipts)

Assist in supervising and giving advice as necessary to other staff to ensure their compliance with the required financial procedure

Assist in preparing internal monthly financial reports and financial reports for donors

Assist in preparing project audits and annual audits

File monthly tax return

Fulfil all the demands pertaining to accounting and finance process

Update and manage staff payroll

Providing advice on compiling organization accounting manuals

Perform any other duties

if requested by supervisors

Personnel specification and selection criteria

Experience required:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant field

More than 4 years of experience as an accountant

Experience in data entry with Microsoft Excel and accounting software

Experience in working with aid organizations

Qualifications required:

Ugandan citizen, residing in Uganda and able to station in Yumbe

Relevant professional qualifications (CPA/CA/ACCA)a3

Excellent PC literacy including word processing (MS Word), spreadsheets (MS Excel) and accounting software system

Strong motivation to be part of an aid organization

Excellent at working as a part of the team, especially reporting to supervisor in a timely manner.

Solid drafting/reporting skills

Fluency in speaking and writing English

Strong co-ordination and negotiation skills with stakeholders and problem solving skills

Culturally sensitive and high level of diplomacy and tact

Respected punctuality

How to Apply

Interested individuals should send the following information at aar.uganda.hr@gmail.com. Incomplete application shall not be considered.

Cover Letter

Include your motivation to work for AAR Japan and how your experiences are relevant to this job.

Shall not exceed one A4 page

Curriculum Vitae (CV) : Use following format

Three references including the most recent employer

Certificate of the Certified public accountant

Deadline for applications: 28th August, 2018

Only Short listed candidate shall be notified individually.

For more information and job application details, see; Certified Public Accountant Jobs in Uganda

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