Finance Officer uganda job at Uganda Road Fund (URF)

Job title:Finance Officer 
Financial Accounting Section 
Reports to Fund Management : Manager Fund Management
Accountant - Financial Accounting [)epartment : Fund Management
Reports to Finance Officer (Financial Accounting)

Role Definition
To execute financial transactions, prepare financial records and prepare financial reports in accordance with International Acceptable Accounting Standards.
 
Key Responsibilities:
Collect and process data on the Secretariat's administrative expenses and disbursement to Designated Agencies for analysis. Counseling and Guidance
Manage payables and receivable registers of the Fund. Prepare, code payment vouchers and post transactions in the computerized financial management system.
Prepare periodic financial reports on quarterly absorption pertormance of Desiqnated Agencies.
Collect data, verIfy and prepare quarterly performance reports of Designated Agencies for input into the absorption report of Management.
Prepare and administer the monthly payroll in coordination and close consultation with the Human Resource function of tile Fund.
Manage petty cash and accountability in line with the petty cash policy of tile Fund.
Archive financial records of the Fund and retrieve such records upon request by Management.
Perform any other duties assiqned by Management from time to time.
 
Qualifications & Experience:
I. A bachelor's degree in Commerce or Business Administration or Accounting or Financial Management or equivalent qualification;
ii. Must be pursuing a professional qualification in ACCA or CPA
iii. Minimum of 2 year experience gained in a reputable agency.
Skills and Abilities:
 i. Computer literacy
ii. Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
iii. Ability to work under tight deadlines without compromising Quality.
iv. Demonstrable team leadership and good organization skills.
Age Limit : Not more than 30 years
Gross Salary: UGX. 3,500,000 p.m.
 
Salary and Benefits
The position will be offered under a contract of 3 years, renewable subject to performance. Attractive salaries and benefits will be available to the right candidates. In addition to starting salary the following benefits will be available to tile right candidates: Gratuity and Medical Insurance etc.
 
Conditions for Applications
Applications accompanied by (i) a capability statement detailing the applicant's general qualifications, adequacy for tile post or assignment and illustrated personal experience in the East African region; (ii) copies of testimonials; (iii) detailed curriculum vitae showing experience and positions held; (iv) current salary; (v) 3 referees, including email and phone contacts; and (vi) postal addresses, daytime telephone contacts and email address of applicants should be submitted only in hard copy to:

Applications:
Suitable candidates should forward their cover letter, curriculum vitae, and copies of professional/Academic documents and addresses of three referees to the Human Resources Officer, WWF Uganda, or email kampala@wwfuganda.org, no later than Friday, 20th March 2015. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for interviews.
WWF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to having a diverse workforce.