Finance Assistant Job at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundations ( EGPAF ) - Career Opportunity in Uganda

Vacancy title:
Finance Assistant

Jobs at:
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundations ( EGPAF )

Deadline of this Job:
28th December 2018


Duty Station:
Mbarara , Uganda , East Africa , 256

Summary
Date Posted: 17th December 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time , Currency: Ush

 

JOB DETAILS:
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundations ( EGPAF ) seeks to end pediatric HIV/AIDS through research, advocacy, and prevention and treatment programs. We are a global leader in the fi ght against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 15 countries and at 7,000 sites around the world to prevent the transmission of HIV to children, and to help those already HIV infected. Today, because of the highly successful work of the Foundation and its partners over the last 25 years, pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States and new infections in children have declined by 58% worldwide. EGPAF is therefore looking for suitable persons to fill position of Finance Assistant at our Mbarara office.


Core Duties and Responsibilities:
In liaison with the Program Officers, support the District Health Offi cer and/or designated district health office staff in developing quarterly and annual budgets. Ensure swift disbursement of funds for program activities and ensure that all requests processed are within the district approved work plans and budgets. Participate in monitoring of the implementation of the project-funded activities and ensure that they are implemented in line with the agreed upon implementation plan. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual activity financial reports for various districts and thematic areas. Prepare other regular financial reports, analysis and correspondence as required by various stakeholders. Support in capturing of transactions in the accounting system in a timely and accurate manner. In liaison with the Senior Finance Offi cer, track monthly advances to the project staff and district teams. Provide fi nancial support to the team members and resolution of fi nance related queries. Check activity payment requests, identifying unrealistic requests and suspicious accountabilities. Ensure that the organization’s financial regulations are followed and provide appropriate training and guidance to teams. Check the correct procedures including appropriate approvals and ensure they are followed for all transaction. Check the accuracy and validity of the transactions of the fi eld activities. Any other duties that may be assigned.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
A Diploma in Accounting and Finance from a reputable Institution. An additional certification in the related field will be of an added advantage. Working experience of a minimum of 3 years in a similar position, preferably with a USAID funded agency or nongovernmental organization. Prospective candidates should have experience working with Local Government partners and knowledge of their operations. Good analytical ability. Good knowledge & experience in using Quick Books accounting package. Good level of competence in excel, word and outlook. Basic understanding of accounting processes and procedures..

Job application procedure
Please send cover letter and CV to:
The Senior Human Resources Manager
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
Plot 15, Kitante Close
P.O. Box 21127, Kampala, Uganda
Application should be sent to: UgandaRecruitment@pedaids.org .
Deadline for submission of applications 28th December, 2018.
NO HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Please note that EGPAF does not solicit for fee to have applicants shortlisted or offered employment.

 

Job Info
Job Category: Accounting/ Finance jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 28th December 2018
Duty Station: Mbarara, Uganda
Posted: 17-12-2018
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 17-12-2018
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 17-12-2061
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