Accounting JOB Opportunities USAID FROM THE AMERICAN PEOPLE

Job title: Accountant
Country: Uganda
City: Kampala
Organization: PATH

About PATH, is an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. We accelerate innovation across five platforms-vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations-that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passion for health equity. Learn more at www.path.org.

The USAID Advocacy for Better Health is a five-year, USAID funded project implemented by PATH in collaboration with Initiatives whose goal is to improve the quality, availability and accessibility of health services in Uganda by fostering citizen demand and enhancing the capacity of CSOs to advocate for improved responsiveness and accountability by decisionmakers and service providers. The project is implemented in 35 districts in Uganda. 

PATH is seeking an Accountant, to be based in Kampala, Uganda, responsible for the following functions:
Financial Management:
Build financial management capacity for the 20 CSOs that PATH works with under the Advocacy for Better Health Project;
Lead assessments of partners' financial management capacity and ability to adhere to USAID grant requirements. Develop related action plans with program and finance staff to address any capacity/system gaps;
Review periodic financial reports to ensure adherence to PATH and USAID policies. Support follow up actions to resolve any identified problems with the CSOs
Monitor budgets and expenses on an ongoing basis and ensure that local partners do not exceed the approved budget;
Work closely with the Finance and Grants Manager to immediately address any financial issues and serve as point of contact for all financial issues related to sub awardees; Carry out monitoring visits together with the Grants Officer to ensure compliance of CSOs with all USAID rules and regulations;
Verify all CSOs fixed assets bought using the Award funds and ensure that they meet the minimum requirements for Inventory as per USAID regulations.
Ensure compliance with PATH administrative and financial procedures and policies, including for local travel and related expenditures and for local workshops and meetings. Ensure that Foreign Tax reports are accurate and submitted on time by CSOs
Plan for all logistics required for CSOs trainings/Workshops

Required skills:
Knowledge of applicable USAID procurement, contracting, grant rules and regulations, as well as administrative policies and techniques;
Expertise in administrative project management and training in international settings;
Proficiency in developing complex spreadsheets and financial tracking systems;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Excel; Strong communication skills in English;
 
Other requirements:
A Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or other relevant field;
At least five (5) years' experience in financial management. Must have legal authorization to work in Uganda
For detailed job description, required skills and required experience as well as applications forms, please visit PATH website (www.path.org/jobs )
All applications must be received by Monday, 30th March 2015.