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• Follow all Mercy Corps policies,
  procedures, grant compliance and documentation requirements.
• Implement and Make sure all Mercy Corps
  FFM, procurement, assets mgt, HR policies and procedures are implemented.
• Implement and Make sure all respective
  donors and local Gov’t rules and regulations are respected.
• Keep the office safe, safe keys, cash and
  other assets in a secure and protected place.
• Keep record of all cash, bank and advances
  on excel worksheet, update every day and reconcile daily.
• Do cash counts weekly and whenever needed
  by Finance Officer, Finance Director, Country Director and official
  auditors directed by the supervisor..
• Print all payment vouchers and match with
  the documents and file.
• Disburse or receive authorized cash or
  bank payments and receipts.
• Ensure all required documents are
  attached; calculations are correct, appropriate approvals and reviews made
  per the AAM before payment of any cash or bank payments.
• Enter all transactions to the accounting
  software under the supervision of the finance officer whenever required.
• Ensure compliance and adherence with
  GAAPs, Ugandan and US laws and standard accounting practice.
• Code all expenditures following the
  standard chart of accounts, coded budget and record to the accounting
  software or recording system daily and ensure weekly review and posting.
• Match invoices/receipts with payment
  vouchers, GRN and other required documents.
• Prepare cash, bank and advances
  reconciliations and submit for review/approval every week and monthly.
• Ensure all income taxes, withholding
  taxes, VAT and other taxes are withheld and paid accordingly.
• Keep all finance documents and reports are
  properly filed, labeled and stored in a clear and easily accessible manner
  following FFM.
• Be adaptable and flexible to take new
  tasks and new assignments as requested from time to time.
• Conduct himself/herself both
  professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy
  Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.

• The ideal candidate should hold a Diploma
  or advanced certificate or equivalent in accounting or finance is
  required.
• Two or more years’ experience in cashier,
  finance assistant and accounting
• International NGO/PVO experience is
  preferred.
• Accounting skills and experience in
  general ledger, journal entries, payroll, cash/bank management
• Computer literacy skills in MS Office
  programs, particularly Excel and accounting software experience.
• Excellent oral and written English skills
• Willingness to travel to Mercy Corps
  offices and take temporary assignments

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