Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 09, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Senior Accountant- USAID LPHS- TB Activity is responsible for the finance and operational processes of the Project.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide operational support for the project finance and administrative function, specifically, financial management and supply chain.
• In coordination with IDI F&A units, Grants Management Unit, Project manager and administrators, ensure that the project compliances with USAID and IDI financial procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Ensure timely submission of monthly and quarterly financial reports
• Manage project's payables and receivables accounts; ensure timely payments and that all paid invoices have the required supporting documentation per USAID requirements. Follow up on all receivables and mitigate any potential risk of bad debts.
• Implement appropriate systems for management of and accounting for cash advances to field offices and sub-grantees.
• Closely work with the Grants Manager in management of project budget, burn rate, financial projections and project cash flow management.
• Compilation and submission of quarterly VAT reports with all supporting documents as guided by OFM (Office of financial management)
• Verifies the accuracy and authenticity of project accountabilities, identifies appropriate general ledger codes for expensing accountabilities in NAV.
• Prepares monthly journals for indirect costs and project billing. Reconciles deferred income account and reclassifies transactions in preparation for quarterly reports and annual audits.
• Manage and track project assets as guided by USAID and IDI asset management policy
• Support coordination of project financial performance reviews and audits.
• And any other duties as may reasonably be assigned from time to time.

Skills Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrable experience managing the budgeting and financial reporting requirements for USAID funded projects
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices, financial reporting standards, financial management processes and procedures
• Familiarity with USG Federal Acquisition Regulations and USG contracting rules
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Excellent oral and communication skills
• Critical Thinking Ability
• Creativity
• Integrity
• Strong People
• A minimum of Bachelor of Accounting or Business Administration (BBA), Finance or related field from a reputable Institution/University.
• Professional qualification and/or a Master's degree is an added
• At least 5 years’ experience in similar financial, compliance, and operational role supporting US Government (USG)

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Candidates that meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in this position should send their CVs, including details of email address, present position, current remuneration, certificate/testimonials and updated email address and phone contacts of three (3) referees not later than 22nd , June 2022. Please follow this link https://idi.mak.ac.ug/hrms  to apply for the position above.

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