Senior Accountant US Non-profit Jobs – Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Organisation: Management
Sciences for Health (MSH)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Director
Finance and Operations
About US:
Management Sciences
for Health (MSH) is a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven
approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and
communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater
health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and
action in public health. Since its founding in 1971, MSH has worked in over 150
countries with policy makers, health professionals, and health care consumers
to improve the quality, availability and affordability of health services.
Job Summary: The MTaPS Senior Accountant in collaboration
with Country Project Director, Director Finance and Administration ,Regional
Finance & Administration Director and focal US-based MTaPS Finance team
will participate in preparation of reports for donor agencies as required.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- S/he will provide hands on support in budget management, financial
analysis, accounting, operational and management support for MTaPS, under
the supervision of the Director Finance and Operations in the country and
Regional Finance and Administration Director. S/he develops routine and ad
hoc reports, budget updates for different technical activities to ensure
the regular flow of accurate and relevant financial information for
enhanced project management and planning. This position will prepare and
enter in accounting transactions, prepare payroll and make vendor
payments. - S/he will provide hands on support on all financial operations of
MTaPS in country. S/he ensures that MTaPS project in country operates as a
cohesive, neutral, functional unit that provides high-quality, responsive,
timely and cost effective services within the framework of local laws, MSH
policies and standard operating procedures, and donor requirements. S/he
is a member of the Project management team and is expected to play an
active role in assisting the Country Project Director and Director Finance
and Administration develop a strong and strategic country presence, as
necessary. - S/he will assist in safeguarding the assets (financial and physical)
of MSH and ultimately the U.S. Government or other donor against fraud,
loss or misuse. This position is responsible for ensuring that any money
expended in the field is done in accordance with Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles, MSH policy, and any cost principles imposed by the
donor agency. S/he is aware of, and adheres to, MSH’s procurement
integrity standards in all activities. - This position has primary responsibility for ensuring that MSH
operations in country are functioning efficiently and effectively, and
aligned to support attainment of project results, donor regulations and
client expectations and MSH policies. - Work closely with Director Finance and Administration, will assist
and oversees core systems by implementing and proactively engaging,
coordinating and working with the following HO colleagues: human resource
management in conjunction with the HO Human Resources Manager, financial
budgeting and budget management with MTaPS Director of Finance and
Operations, and the MTaPS Finance Manager, general management and
operations with the HO Senior Manager and HO Senior/Project Officer field
accounting and cash management in conjunction with MSH’s regional office;
payment of payroll; management of local contract, consultant and vendor
agreements; procurement and purchasing with HO Procurement; travel, fleet
management and logistics; security; and facilities and communication
services. - S/he will participate in preparation of payroll information. The
Senior Accountant is aware of and adheres to the MSH Procurement Integrity
policy and is responsible for safeguarding the assets (financial and
physical) of MSH and ultimately USAID against fraud, loss, or misuse. - S/he will partner with Project Director, Director Finance &
Administration, Regional F&A Director and US MTaPS HQ team to lead and
conduct the annual work planning process. S/he help ensure that the work
plan activities are feasible, and that all activities and costs comply
with MSH’s and donor policy. S/he will assist in revising work plan budget
when warranted and will work with MTaPS HQ teams throughout these
processes to ensure a seamless flow of information.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
Senior Accountant job should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in
Accounting or Business Management or ACCA/CPA Uganda in similar field for
six years of relevant work experience OR a Master’s degree in Business
Administration, Accounting, and a similar field and 4 years of relevant
work experience. - Advanced spreadsheet skills required. Familiarity with accounting or
business information systems software strongly preferred. Database skills
desired. (Microsoft Office applications preferred). - Experience in office management preferred.
- Experience in working with USAID funded projects required and
knowledge of applicable regulations and requirements. - Work experience with projects supported by international
organizations. - Ability to create and monitor budgets. Understanding of the basic
tenets of Cash Control, Asset Management, and Bank Reconciliation. - At least four years’ experience as a Senior Accountant
- Understanding of key aspects of accounting
- Experience creating and analyzing journal entries.
- Ability to use basic accounting software i.e. Quickbooks Online
- Strong leadership, mentoring, management, analytical and
organizational skills demonstrated by ability to work both independently
and within a team, assess priorities, and manage a variety of activities
with attention to detail. - Understanding of the principles of adequate documentation and of
audit, and of the procedures necessary to ensure audit compliance. - English fluency required (including speaking, writing,
understanding, and reading and the ability to work with vendors, staff and
stakeholders). - Excellent communication skills.
- Expert skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and QuickBooks or similar
accounting packaging, comfortable in a Windows PC environment. - Ability to work in a cross-cultural team and willingness to travel.
Core Competences:
- To continue process innovation, must be determined, self-motivated,
and with excellent interpersonal skills. - Group facilitation
- Capable of managing work with shifting priorities
- Able to manage and coordinate a variety of activities simultaneously
- Can work in a team-oriented environment while driving for results
- Perform logical analysis
- Creative problem solving
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Process oriented
How to Apply:
All candidates who
wish to join Management Sciences for Health in the aforementioned capacity
should apply online at the link below.
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