Accountant (General Ledger) NGO Job Opportunities – TPO Uganda

 

Job Title:    Accountant (General Ledger)
(Fresher NGO Jobs)

Organisation: TPO
Uganda

Duty Station: 
Kampala, Uganda

Reports to:
Director Financial Management & Operation

 

About US:

TPO Uganda is a
local Ugandan NGO that has been operating in the country for 25 years. Our
programs comprise interventions organised around the following themes; Care and
protection of OVC; child protection, livelihoods support, mental health and psychosocial
support, response and prevention of all forms of violence against women and
children as well as emergency response and humanitarian action. TPO Uganda is
active in 33 districts in the region and is a member of several partnerships
and coordination mechanisms in the country.

 

Job Summary:  The Accountant (General Ledger) will perform
routine Accounting and Financial Management support for TPO Uganda resources
allocated to your custody; including but not limited to budget control and
management, transaction management, enforcement of internal controls and
accounting support to project finance staff as allocated by your supervisor.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Ensure
Data Accuracy

·       
Analyse
Financial Information – Daily basis

·       
Support
Monthly and Annual Close Processes

·       
Reconcile
Accounts – Daily Basis

·       
Prepare
Journal Entries – Daily Basis

·       
Document
Filing system – Daily Basis

·       
Coding –
Daily Basis

 


Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
applicant must hold a Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in accounting, or in a
related specialization.

·       
At least
three years of experience in managing partner sub-grants and interacting with
partners on operational issues.

·       
At least
two years’ experience in general ledger accounting, or similar.

·       
Proficiency
in accounting and business management software, such as Sage Evolution 200.

·       
In-depth
knowledge of accounting standards and regulations.

·       
Exceptional
attention to detail. Superb time-management and organizational skills.

·       
Part
professional qualifications at least stage two either CPA, CIMA or ACCA is and
added advantage.

 

How to Apply:

All candidates
should send their updated CV and cover letter with 3 work related referees and
a table showing your past 3-year salary history to: Human Resources Manager,
TPO Uganda, P.O Box 21646 Kampala, Uganda, email: info@tpoug.org or hand
deliver (preferable) to Plot 652, Block 257, Wamala Close, Munyonyo or nearest
TPO Uganda field office country wide.

 

NB: TPO Uganda is an
equal opportunities employer that does not discriminate on any basis. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted, thus, if you do not hear from us by
12th February 2021, you are not considered.

 

Deadline: 31st January 2021 

 

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