Vacancy title:
Accountant

Jobs at:
TechnoServe

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, March 31 2017

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
Job Title: Accountant
Reporting Unit/Supervisor: Country Director
Location: Kampala
Number of Positions: 1

TECHNOSERVE BACKGROUND
TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries. We are a nonprofit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital and markets. With more than four decades of proven results, we believe in the power of private enterprise to transform lives.

As part of a 10-year vision, TechnoServe in partnership with Nestle Nespresso aims to re-build the coffee industry in South Sudan. The opportunity for coffee to have a positive impact is significant as coffee could be South Sudan's first major formal agricultural export and potentially contribute to diversifying its economic base.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The accountant will handle all accounting functions for the South Sudan Coffee initiative project. The person will work closely with respective project and country management team. S/he will be responsible for financial planning and oversight, budget analysis, accurate financial reporting and analysis, Tax filings and ensuring compliance with organization and donor fund regulations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that all processes adhere to TNS policies and Donor Fund regulations
• Ensure timely processing of staff/vendors invoices and payments
• Review supplier invoices for accuracy and relevance before making payments. Resolve supplier issues and make payments in a timely manner
• Code payments to appropriate Funds according to established allocation basis
• Capture payments/transactions in the Financial system
• Prepare bank reconciliations, petty cash reconciliations and other Balance sheet reconciliations at the end of every month or periodically as required.
• Manage staff travel advances
• Payroll management -Ensure payroll is prepared correctly incorporating all payroll changes and correct calculation of statutory deductions. Ensure that remittances to relevant authorities are done before set deadlines.
• Prepare statutory returns including PAYE, NSSF and VAT
• Timesheets management-conduct preliminary reviews of time portal entries to ensure all timesheets are in and that they are tree of general errors before finial review by program managers,
•  Work with HR to ensure time portal Vacation entries reconcile with physical records and analysis maintained by HR.
• Close the month within the stipulated deadlines
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and request for cash from Hit on n periodic basis
• Fixed Assets management -periodic reviews, updates and physical confirmations of the fixed assets register
• Work with procurement, operations and Field teams to ensure donor regulations are adhered to in procurement and project implementation .
• Maintain accounting records in an orderly manner for future Audit purposes
• Share periodic spend reports with the country Director for financial decision-making
• Train and Support non-finance project staff
• Coordinate and participate in periodical internal and external audits and follow up on all issues raised
•  Maintain high levels of confidentiality in relation to sensitive and confidential financial information and decisions
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications and Experience

• Must possess a Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field and a professional qualification of CPA or ACCA at least at final level
• At least 3 years work experience in Finance preferably in the NGO Sector

Competencies

• Computer Literacy: Demonstrates knowledge and ability to use specific computer programs or applications for own functional area. Has the ability to improve performance by integrating new and existing technology into the workplace.
•  Financial & Resource Management: The ability to estimate, justify, and manage appropriate funding levels to support goal accomplishment. Managing Resources is about understanding human, financial, and operational resource issues to make decisions aimed at building and planning efficient project work flows, and at improving overall organizational performance.
• internal Client Focus: Client Focus is based on the ability to understand the client's needs and concerns in the short to long-term and to provide sound recommendations and/or solutions.
• Compliance & Governance: Compliance with and knowledge of company policies, applicable legislation, grant requirements, donor contracts, the local labor code and tax laws.

Job application procedure
If you are interested and you meet the requirements , apply by Email only to the Human Resources Manager: ug-jobs@tns.org  ; please submit a resume, cover letter and three professional references with the position title placed in the subject line of your email and on the application letter. All applications must be received by close of business . Please note that only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
TechnoServe Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, women are encouraged to apply.