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Job Title:     Finance Officer
Organisation: Marie Stopes International (MSI)
Project Name: USAID Long Term Family Planning Methods (LTFP)
Programme
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Annual Salary: £15,300 – £18,720.
About US:
Marie
Stopes International (MSI) is a global organisation providing personalised
contraception and safe post-abortion care services to women and girls. Our
local teams of professionals are passionate about the work they do in
communities across 37 countries. The services we provide give a woman the power
to choose when she has children so that she is free pursue her plans and dreams
for herself and her family.
About USAID LTFP Programme:
Marie
Stopes International Uganda (MSI Uganda) is currently the lead partner in
implementing the USAID Long Term Family Planning Methods (LTFP) Programme.  The LTFP Programme expands affordable
services and choice of the full range of contraceptive choice to rural and
underserved communities through a dynamic mix of mobile clinical outreach,
social franchising and community based distribution.  In partnership with the Ministry of Health,
this programme supports the long term capacity of public and private sector
providers to deliver high quality FP counselling and services.
Job Summary: The Finance Officer will offer technical support to
the finance team dedicated to the effective and appropriate financial
management of the organization. The Finance Officer will be responsible for
ensuring that front end is properly managed and finance team is supported in
terms of information provision at their end. The role will have a critical
obligation to work closely with the team to process and post payments on time
ensuring that all financial documentation is prepared correctly and filed properly. 
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate for the USAID Project Finance
    Officer job opportunity should hold a Bachelor of Accountancy degree or
    equivalent is essential.
  • Membership, affiliation or enrolled student
    of a professional accountancy programme for example ACCA, CPA desirable
  • A minimum of two years’ experience at the
    level of finance officer in busy environment or an auditor in a reputable
    audit firm.
  • Working knowledge of internal controls,
    systems and procedures.
  • Previous exposure and experience using
    computerised accounting systems for example SUN, Tally, QuickBooks etc.
  • Working knowledge of IFRS and or GAAP
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Able to communicate effectively at all levels
  • Excellent verbal, written and presentation
    skills
  • Cross-functional team player
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their
electronic applications including a cover letter, updated CV and academic
documents via E-mail to: Vacancies@msiu.or.ug.
Deadline: 20th May 2016 by 11:59 pm

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