Uganda Red Cross Society Accounts Administration Clerk Jobs in Uganda

Uganda Red Cross Society Accounts Administration Clerk Jobs in Uganda

Job Purpose:

The Accounts & Administration Clerk will be responsible for provision of accounting and administrative services to the project at Branch level.

The position holder will also be responsible for maintaining appropriate accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate financial report are delivered to tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Follows up, receives and reviews accountability from the field before submission to URCS HQ, shares feedback with field officers immediately;
  • Generates the monthly closures of the accounts under his/her care by the 10th of each month;
  • Prepares and liquidates staff working advances on time
  • Ensures projects assigned receive clean audit reports
  • Ensures core recharge costs are paid on time for all projects assigned to him/her
  • Ensures the proper filing and safe custody of financial and administrative documents at branch level;
  • Ensures a regular update of the inventories relating to the project at field level;
  • Proactively follows up on incomplete financial documentation and pending settlement of advances with the respective officers to avoid delays in bookkeeping;
  • Organizes photocopying, sorting and dispatching the financial documents to donor HQ;
  • Manages the project field petty cash and monitors the office cash flow;
  • Assists in procurements and independently processes comparative bid analysis for approval by the supervisor;
  • Organizes stationary and other office supplies;
  • Carries out other duties as assigned by your immediate supervisor.

    Education Qualifications
  • A Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a finance related field from a recognized institution.

    Essential Knowledge and Experience
  • Minimum (1) years’ experience in a similar position;
  • Work experience with a donor funded institution will be an added advantage;
  • Experience and/or working knowledge of an accounting software.

    Essential Skills
  • Full computer literacy with proficiency in the application of all MS Office functions, especially Excel ;
  • Excellent English communication skills including proven proficiency in drafting official letters and other documents;
  • A proactive approach to work, the ability
    to handle multiple tasks and to maintain a high quality standard when working under time pressure;
  • A mature personality of high integrity with great team working skills, a courteous attitude and a clear sense of confidentiality;

    How to Apply
  • Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 12th August 2019
  • Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) is the leading National Humanitarian Organization in Uganda and a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
  • Applications from suitable persons to be considered for appointment in the outlined positions are hereby invited.
  • All applicants should adhere to the Red Cross Principles.
  • URCS is an equal opportunities employer mindful of gender balance in its establishment.
  • Full job descriptions and application forms can be viewed from the jobs section of our website at https://www.redcrossug.org and the application template from here
  • Please send your filled application formand attach your academic transcripts and certificates.
  • The filled application forms and academic transcripts and certificates can be e-mailed to: sgurcs@redcrossug.org or hand delivered, and or by post to:
  • Please send your filled application form and attach your academic transcripts and certificates.
  • The filled application forms and academic transcripts and certificates can be e-mailed to; vacancies@redcrossug.org or hand delivered, and or by post to:
  • The Secretary General,
  • Uganda Red Cross Society,
  • Plot 551/555 Rubaga Road,
  • P.O. Box 494, Kampala, Uganda.
  • Email: vacancies@redcrossug.org
  • For more information and job application details, see; Uganda Red Cross Society Accounts Administration Clerk Jobs in Uganda

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