Finance and Administration Officer Career Jobs – Partnership Africa Canada (PAC)

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Organization: Partnership
Africa Canada (PAC)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Finance Director,
Ottawa, Canada
About Us:
Partnership Africa Canada (PAC) is a global leader in developing
innovative approaches to strengthen natural resource governance in high-risk
and conflict regions. For 30 years, PAC has collaborated with partners to
promote policy dialogue and solutions for sustainable development.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
 
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Follow
existing financial systems including expenses, mileage claims, income and
expenditure records, and processing all payments based on HQ policies and
funding agreements;
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Manage
cash flow and prepare monthly bank reconciliation;
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Maintain
financial and administrative controls and book keeping;
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The incumbent
will develop and monitor budgets;
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Ensure
financial monitoring of contracts (consultants and partners);
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Prepare
financial reports on a monthly basis;
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Examine
travel expenses and financial reports of staff, and contractors ensuring
compliance with requirements;
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Provide
help in preparing financial statements and other documents for audits if
needed;
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Arrange
travel, including the booking of flights and hotels for staff during visits
to the region, as well as stakeholders and partners during trainings and other
events;
·        
Order
and purchase office equipment and supplies in accordance with procurement
policies;
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Maintain
inventories of supplies and equipment;
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Regularly
monitor vacation and sick leave records, and ensure that employee weekly
time sheets are properly completed;
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Manage
employee leave (Vacation, Sick Leave, and other);
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Put
in place a Health insurance package for staff based on Ugandan’s labor law;
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Prepare
payroll for staff and ensure all government taxes and obligation are
paid on a monthly basis;
·        
Put
in place vendor agreement for procurement;
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Perform
other finance and administrative tasks as required.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:  
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The ideal
candidate should preferably hold a University degree in accounting, finance,
administration or equivalent.
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At least
five years of relevant work experience.
·        
Prior
work experience in a non-governmental organization and an understanding of
African development issues would be an asset.
·        
Previous
exposure and experience providing finance and administrative support,
preferably to a non-governmental organization.
·        
Experience
working within and applying Ugandan legislation applicable to NGO’s as well as
the tax laws of the Uganda Revenue Authority, is an asset.
·        
Excellent
computer skills, particularly with Excel and an accounting system.
·        
Demonstrated
experience with Sage 50 is an asset.
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Excellent
communication, with verbal and written English essential. Swahili or French is
an asset.
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Keen attention
to detail and accuracy.
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Demonstrated
time management abilities, multitasking, and planning.
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Demonstrated
ability to work cohesively as part of a team, experience having worked with
international teams is an asset.
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Applicants must be Ugandan citizens, or
Ugandan-based with legal status to work in Uganda.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send the following
via Email to jobs@pacweb.org:
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A cover letter explaining your interest in the
position
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An updated resume/curriculum vitae
·        
The completed Supplementary Information Form, download
here
Deadline: 21st November,
2016
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