Accounts Assistant NGO Jobs – Dwelling Places (DP)
Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Organisation: Dwelling Places (DP)
Duty Station: Karomoja, Uganda
Reporting to: Finance and Procurement Manager
About US:
Dwelling Places (DP) is a registered Christian Non-Governmental Organization which specialises in the rescue, rehabilitation, reconciliation, resettlement and follow-up of children living on the streets. The overall objective of DP is to have a society where every child has a chest to rest their head on and a place to call home.
Job Summary: The accounts assistant will be responsible for the creation of financial transactions including posting information to accounting journals and reconciliation of accounts to ensure their accuracy. The incumbent will ensure timely submission of donor accounting and financial reports for the regional office
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· The incumbent will receive funding from the finance office and make payments and accountabilities
· Pay supplier invoices in a timely manner
· Maintain an orderly accounting filing system for Dwelling Places
· Maintain the chart of accounts
· Carry out periodic reconciliations of all accounts to ensure their accuracy
· Maintain the petty cash fund to pay suppliers
· The incumbent will calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
· Keenly monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants
· Issue invoices as required
· Ensure that donor funds are monitored as required
· Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
· Regularly update quickbooks
· Ensure all accountabilities are in by close of business every Friday
· Manage petty cash
· Produce accounts reports on a weekly and monthly reports in a timely manner
· Participate in the follow up and implementation of activities
· Perform other duties as may be required
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant should at least hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration, or its equivalent
· At least two years’ experience in a busy finance department.
· Broad working knowledge of bookkeeping and generally accepted accounting principles.
· Attention to detail
· Computer literacy skills i.e. Ms Word, Excel, Financial packages and Internet. Preparing and producing spreadsheets and using bookkeeping software will be necessary.
· Excellent grasp of the English language: verbal and written.
· Excellent analytical skills with the ability to pre-empt and resolve mathematical problems.
· Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
· Experience in tally and good understanding of Accounting & financial reporting principles
· High level of confidentiality required
· Both written and spoken Ngakaramojong or Itesot language is an added advantage
Requirements
· A handwritten application letter with a CV and academic qualifications
· Should be a born again Christian.
· A Pastor’s, LC 1 Letter and three passport photos
· A driving/riding permit and experience
· Supervisor(s) recommendation letter(s)
How to Apply:
All candidates should hand deliver their applications to: Dwelling Places head office -off Nalukolongo Masaka road near Mutundwe Police Station or email hr.dwellingplaces@gmail.com between 8:30AM-5:00PM Monday to Friday.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Deadline: 5th February 2021 by 5:00PM
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