3 Entry Level Cluster Accountant Job Opportunities – The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda)
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Job Title: Cluster Accountant (3 Job Opportunities)
Organisation: The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda)
Funding Source: Centre for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) Uganda
Duty Station: Uganda
VA No.: TASO-2017-HR/5
REF: REF: TS/HR/SORP-01
Reports to: Cluster Team Leader
About Us:
The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda) is an organisation contributing to a process of preventing HIV infection, restoring hope and improving the quality of Life of persons, families and communities affected by HIV infection and disease.
About CDC Project:
TASO has received a 5-year CDC-PEPFAR Grant to implement accelerated HIV/AIDS epidemic control activities through a Health Systems Strengthening approach in Soroti Region, covering 8 districts of Soroti, Kaberamaido (Cluster 1), Katakwi, Amuria (Cluster 2), Serere, Kumi, Bukedea and Ngora (Ouster 3). In addition, TASO will be implementing accelerated HIV/AIDS epidemic control activities through a Health Systems Strengthening approach in Masaka and Kalungu districts, as a Sub-recipient under the Masaka Region Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) Consortium funded by PEPFAR through CDC.
Job Summary: The Accountant will mainly prepare and examine financial records. They will make sure that records are accurate and that taxes are paid properly and on time. The Accountant shall perform overviews of the financial operations of the project at Cluster level in order to help it run efficiently. The Accountant will also provide technical assistance to the sub-grantees at various levels to ensure strict adherence to financial regulations; timely retiring of accountabilities before other disbursements are made.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Examine financial statements to ensure accuracy and conformity to regulations and donor needs
- Ensure that statements and records comply with laws and regulations
- Taxes owed computed, tax returns prepares, prompt payment of staff; sub-grantees and service providers
- Ensure that account books inspected and accounting systems kept up-to-date
- Ensure that all financial records are organized and maintained
- Innovate ways to reduce costs, and ensure program quality
- Provide auditing services for sub-grantees to ensure compliance with donor requirements
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidates for the CDC Project Accountant jobs should hold Bachelor’s degree in Commerce majoring in Accounting and Finance.
- Professional Level II CPA/ ACCA will be an added advantage
- A minimum of two years’ experience in financial accounting in a busy PEPFAR or USG-funded organization.
- Previous experience working in PEPFAR or USG-funded organizations is highly desirable
- Previous exposure and experience in applications of the NAVISION Accounting Software
- Excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, Power point and MS Outlook
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are invited to send an application letter, resume, copies of academic certificates, testimonials and three referees. All interested Candidates MUST attach a fully filled Application Form, download here, or pick it from any TASO Centre and register in the applications book.
Note: Please firmly staple your papers together only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please forward your applications to:
The Director, Human Resource & Administration,
P.O. Box 10443, Kampala. Uganda
OR Hand deliver your application to TASO HQ level II, located at Old Mulago Hospital
Deadline: 27th May 2017 by 4:30pm