Vacancy title:
Accounts Assistant

Jobs at:
Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE)

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, 21st March 2017 at 5.00pm.

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE) is a national women's non-governmental Organization based in Kampala. FOWODE seeks to recruit an Accounts Assistant stationed at Head Office, Kampala.

Title: Accounts Assistant (1 Post)

Job Purpose
To be part of the team responsible for maintaining an efficient and accurate Accounting function.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive and process all requests for payment and ensure compliance with set guidelines and budgetary procedures.
• Verify accountabilities, reconcile transactions and financial data and post them in the automated accounting system.
• Assist in the compilation and analysis of financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly, quarterly and annual accounts; and donor reports
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures and donor requirements
• Maintain an up to—date assets register
• Deal with daily petty cash
• Assist in the preparation tor financial audit and in the audit process
• Stores management

Qualifications and experience
The candidate must have a minimum of a diploma in Accounting and Finance. A degree in Accounting and Finance will be an added advantage. At least 2 years’ experience in the use of Financial systems and preparation of budgets and financial reports. Experience working with a Non-governmental organization wills also he an added advantage.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping terminology and practices; automated accounting
  systems (0uickBooks); Good knowledge of computer usage including Microsoft and ‘Excel skills
• Ability to compare data from a variety of sources for accuracy and completeness
• Ability to understand and apply accounting guidelines, system updates and revisions, and policy changes
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Excellent attention to detail

Job application procedure

Interested individuals should send their applications with supporting documents and (3) three reference letters to:
The Executive Director
Forum tor Women in Democracy (FOWODE)
Plot 15 Vubya close, Ntinda-Nakawa Road
P. 0 BOX 7176, Kampala

Or email:
fowode@fowode.org  , rebecca.kato@owode.org
Application deadline ls Tuesday, 21st March 2017 at
5.00pm.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.