Fresher Finance & Admin Assistant Jobs – DKT International

Job Title:   Finance & Admin Assistant (Fresher Jobs)  

Organisation: DKT International

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

 

About US:

DKT International is a leading contraceptive social marketing organization whose core mission is the provision of safe and affordable options for family planning, reproductive health, and HIV/AIDS prevention. DKT International is one of the largest private providers of family planning and reproductive health products in the world, with a presence in over 50 countries. DKT currently markets and sells a variety of products under the leading brand categories: Kiss Condoms, Lydia Contraceptives, and Kare Maternal Health products. DKT is a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and health-minded organization where individuals can make a difference in improving lives of people.

 

Job Summary:  DKT is looking for dynamic, committed, and success-driven candidates for the position of a Finance & Admin Assistant to drive the financial and administration processes to generate reliable, transparent & timely financial and administrative requests needed by DKT Uganda to manage its resources and the funds entrusted to it by its donors & partners, thereby generating ongoing confidence.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist the head office, in administration and finance matters to ensure an effective management of the financial resources according to the DKT procedures.
  • Ensure the compliance of administration, finance policies and procedures
  • Conversant with Uganda Transactional taxes-WHT, Vat, Income and LSS
  • Perform debtors’ collection in liaison with the senior accountant and the contractor.
  • Perform stock reconciliation and oversight in the contractors’ warehouse and Staffs Inventory Movement, controls, and banking especially during market visits where there are sales.
  • Ensure credit and Debit Notes are correctly made investigate, explain and resolve any variances.
  • Responsible for fixed assets management and take responsibility for the maintenance of all office equipment.
  • Ensure all procurements comply with competitive 3 quotes bidding in liaison with the procurement manager.
  • Prepare and organize local workshops and responsible for correspondences, follow ups on contracts/Po issued.
  • Ensure quality and compliance of marketing materials purchased in liaison with the sales team and procurement.
  • Facilitate auditors in performing on-site visits.
  • First point of contact for our Uganda office with respect to Uganda office administration and direction.
  • Undertake any other official duties as assigned the Finance Manager




Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold a Degree in Bachelor of Commerce with specialization in Accounting or Finance
  • Three years of experience in accounting and finance in the field of international NGO´s or private sector.
  • Good knowledge of accounting and office administration
  • Hands-on knowledge of the computer packages and excel would be a distinct advantage,
  • Good interpersonal skills (tact, diplomacy, discretion and impartiality) are essential for this position,
  • Strong team-player with ability to work in virtual teams
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of individuals within a broad range of cultural environments,
  • High level of good organizational and administrative skills with an ability to work well under pressure,
  • Must be committed to equal opportunity employment policies, this job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff.
  • The potential candidate should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to positively influence, support teams and process improvements. Passion for excellence will be a distinct advantage.

 

How to Apply:

All interested candidates to send their applications to hr@dkthealthcare.org.  Please kindly also indicate details of your availability, current and expected salary, names & addresses of 3 business referees, current and previous employers, roles and responsibilities handled to date, together with your day and cell contacts.

 

Deadline: 28th February 2022.

 

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