Accountant Job Opportunities – Medical Teams International
Organization: Medical Teams International
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Programme Manager
Ref No: #E1919
About US:
Medical Teams International is a faith based organization with the calling of “Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world”. MTI-UG has established activities in West Nile and South Western Uganda. We provide Comprehensive Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS and Nutrition.
Job Summary: The Accountant will be responsible for implementing MTI and donor financial policies and procedures.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The holder will work with Director of Finance/ Program Manager to prepare internal monthly financial reports and account analysis.
- Performs accounts payable accounting function including receiving and matching invoices, account coding, preparation of disbursements and accounts payable related record keeping. S/he will coordinate activities with field-office accounts teams and Program Managers.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a University Degree in, Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting & Finance.Master’s degree added advantage.
- Professional certification in either CPA, ACCA,CFA, CIMA preferred
- At least three (3) years’ progressive experience in multi-donor funding.
- Proven experience in Financial Management and Budget Monitoring
- Familiar with ECHO/EU/USAID/UNHCR/WFP/UNICEF grant management Procedures and Donors Relations.
- Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, local Laws and other statutory requirements regarding INGO operations
- Experience in external/internal audit compliance & risk management.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office & computerized accounting software such as sage,unit4
How to Apply:
All Interested applicants who meet the criteria should email their Application letter and CV Only saved as your name (Surname First Name) in PDF or Word Only; including 3 work related refereesto;recruitmentug@medicalteams.org.2.
Indicate your Salary expectation/ current or previous salary/Notice Period; at the bottom of your CV3.INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE: Position Ref No. ONLY.4.
Do not attach your Academic transcripts. They will be requested if you areshortlisted5.
Only online applications will be accepted. Your application will be reviewed if you have fulfilled all the requirements including submission of file types such as MS Word,PDF.6.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. MTI is an equal opportunity Employer.
Deadline: 15th November 2019 5.00p.m.