Entry Level Customer Service Jobs - Business Banker - Stanbic Bank

Job Title:          Business Banker

Organisation: Stanbic Bank

Duty Station:  Uganda

About US:

Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited is a subsidiary of Stanbic Africa Holdings Limited which is in turn owned by Standard Bank Group Limited (“the Group”), Africa’s leading banking and financial services group. The Standard Bank Group is the leading banking group focused on emerging markets. It is the largest African banking group ranked by assets and earnings. Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited is the largest bank in Uganda by assets and market capitalization. It offers a full range of banking services through two business units; Personal and Business Banking (PBB), and Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB).

Job Summary: The Business Banker will provide a proactive business banking sales and service management function that will retain and grow a portfolio of Stanbic Bank SME customers by identifying and implementing value adding and specialized financial product solutions from a range of standard and/or customised offering

Key Duties and Responsibilities:   

• The incumbent must adhere to the service standards and provide excellent customer service
• Receive and verify customer documents for account opening, facilities, account amendments and any other customer instruction according to laid down procedure
• Adhere to the Sales High 5 standards
• Acquire new business relationships and accounts Grow the portfolio balance sheet as per set targets
• Manage credit and operational risk in account opening and loan processing
• Manage the loan portfolio by active participation in watch list meetings, monitor/manage pre-Non Performing Loans (NPLs) and fully recover bank funds
• Agree performance contract for the Account Support Officer and provide monthly performance feedback in order to maintain performance at required levels
• Coach/mentor and arrange training interventions for the Account Support Officer

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate for the Stanbic Bank Business Banker job  opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies or a related field from a recognized university
• A minimum of two years of sales experience in branch banking
• Previous experience running a small business an added advantage
• Extensive knowledge of the Business Banking value proposition
• Sound knowledge of bank products/services
• Sound knowledge of the bank's policies and procedures relating to all areas under his/her control
• Knowledge of service standards
• Knowledge of the core banking system
• Knowledge of the risk management and credit principles
• Good knowledge of bank policy regarding product criteria, pricing, charges and interest rates
• Understanding of financial statements

How to Apply:

All candidates who wish to join the one of Africa’s biggest Banking Groups, Stanbic Bank in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to Apply Online by visiting Link below.

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Fresher Finance Officer Jobs - Rotary International and USAID

Job Title:          Finance Officer

Organisation: Rotary International

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Since 2009, Rotary International and USAID have been working together to deliver WASH programs with greater impact and sustainability in developing countries under the H2O Collaboration. Joint efforts have been conducted in the Dominican Republic, the Philippines and in Ghana. Beginning 2019, this partnership was extended to Uganda where Rotary and USAID have committed $4 million for a WASH Project over a period of three years (2019 - 2021). Under the collaboration, Rotary will focus on access to potable water; while USAID’s implementing partner - Sanitation for Health (S4H) will focus on sanitation and hygiene. The overall goal of the project is to improve water, sanitation and hygiene practices in targeted communities in 9 districts of Uganda including: Kitgum, Sembabule, Bukomansimbi, Gomba, Luuka, Jinja, Lwengo, Kyotera and Namutumba.

Job Summary:  The Finance Officer will provide financial support to various aspects in the accounts department, the accounts officer is generally responsible for disbursing cash payments and maintaining the short-term personnel payroll, in line with organizational SOPs and Policies.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in business administration or Accounting, Commerce or a related field
• CPA and or ACCA qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Experience working in an accounts/finance environment
• Financial reporting Knowledge
• Cash and financial management skills
• Should have good communication skills
• Knowledgeable in use of Microsoft Office packages
• Experience in the use of any accounting software

How to Apply:

All candidates should send their applications to the address below:

Uganda Rotary Office,

National Insurance Building,

9th Floor, Pilkington Road, Kampala.

Email to: ugarotary@gmail.com

Deadline: Friday, 11th October 2019

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Senior Economist Job Careers - Deloitte

Job Title:      Senior Economist

Organization: Deloitte

Duty Station: 3rd Floor Rwenzori House, 1 Lumumba Avenue, Kampala, Uganda

About Deloitte:

Deloitte is a leading provider of world-class professional services dedicated to providing value added solutions to our clients. We take pride in our reputation for providing a globally consistent quality service, an integrated approach and world-class expertise. Deloitte is renowned for its innovative and collaborative culture, where talented people work closely with like-minded individuals to achieve collective success.

Job Summary:   The Senior Economist will ensure that all assignments are carried out to the highest standards in order to provide outstanding value to clients and the Firm.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

·         Conduct economic analysis and provide technical and policy advice, delivery and leadership on economic policy on the Project;

·         Analyses global and country specific requirements as well as economic, social, environmental factors to provide critical input to the Project;

·         Reviewing and advising on the technical quality of economics research on the Project as required; and,

·         Take a lead role in the development of quantitative appraisal techniques, focusing on economic and financial modelling.

Key Performance Areas

·         Strategic Impact

·         Budgets / Profitability

·         Core Technical/Professional

·         Tax laws and rules.

·         Delivery excellence.

·         Analytical thinking and problem solving.

·         Technology tools and solutions

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

·         The applicant for the Deloitte Senior Economist career placement must hold an advanced degree in economics, public administration, business, or other relevant field;

·         Additional professional credentials preferred (such as, illustratively, a Ph.D. in a required field, CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CA, industrial or other professional certifications that denote specific technical, business, or industry qualifications relevant to the required area of work);

·         At least ten (10) years of professional experience in economic development, preferably with donor-funded projects in Uganda or other developing countries;

·         Experience managing and working on donor-funded capacity building projects, including working with senior level Government, private sector, and NGO counterparts;

·         Demonstrated leadership, decision-making, attention to detail, ability to work as part of a team, and management skills;

·         Strong analytical and communication capabilities; and,

·         Be a Ugandan Citizen.

How to Apply:

All candidates are encouraged to apply online through Deloitte East Africa Careers portal at the link below.

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Deadline: 26^th September 2019.

NB: We are an equal opportunity employer and do not ask individuals to pay any fees or money as part of the recruitment process.

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Financial Accountant Jobs - Uganda Christian University

Job Title:         Financial Accountant  

Organization:  Uganda Christian University 

Duty Station: Uganda

About US:

Uganda Christian University (UCU) is an authentic Christian institution established by the Church of Uganda in 1997 in response to a call for quality university education with a Christian perspective. In 2004, UCU became the first private university to be chartered or accredited by the government of Uganda. Located in Mukono, less than an hour’s drive from the capital city Kampala, Uganda Christian University is one of Uganda's leading teaching and research universities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for entering all payment vouchers
• Preparing and making adjustment vouchers.
• Reconciling all control accounts and reporting to the Bursar any anomalies.
• Management, checking and verifying the accuracy of the payroll for both full time and part time staff.
• Reviewing  monthly trial balances
• Training and supervising all accounts personnel.
• Ensuring that documents, vouchers, cheque counter folios, receipt copies and all supporting documents are brought for filing.
• Preparing quarterly and final financial reports.
• Managing the staff statutory deductions and ensuring that they are carefully done and in time.
• Ensuring that all donated funds are receipted.
• Managing the budget including projections and monitoring.
• Carry out routine bank reconciliations of all bank statements.
• Reconcile cash and petty cash floats.
• Supervising  Assistant Accountant
• Any other official duties that the Bursar may assign from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal applicant must hold  a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration or Bachelor of Business Science majoring in Accounting or finance from a recognized institution of higher learning.
• A professional qualification (at least level 3) in Accounting or Finance, obtained from a recognized institution, is a must e.g. CPA/ACCA/CIA/FIA
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Must be a good leader with excellent communication skills.
• Committed and mature practicing Christian.
• At least three years of experience performing similar tasks in a large and reputable public or private sector organization (One in which he/she supervised subordinates)
• Must be literate in relevant Accounting Packages.

How to Apply:

All qualified candidates should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: Friday, 27^th September 2019.

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Grants Accountant NGO Jobs - SOS Children's Villages

Job Title:     Grants Accountant

Organisation: SOS Children's Villages

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Head of Finance

About US:

SOS Children's Villages is an independent, locally registered, child-focused, social development non-governmental organization with a strong reputation for providing quality care and protection, education and health needs for vulnerable children. Since its inception in 1991, SOS CV Uganda has reached over 60,000 children, youths and adults directly and indirectly to become empowered and self-reliant to contribute significantly to the needs of their families and communities. Works in partnership with a number of donors, (institutional and corporate agencies) including; Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), Austrian Development Agency (ADA), Grieg Foundation, ERIKS Development Partner, USAID/Bantwana World Education, AVIS Foundation, Brand Charity, USAID/Uganda Private Health Support Program (UPHSP), Terre des Hommes (TDH), Stanbic Bank Uganda, DHL - Go Teach, Madhvani Group of Companies.

Job Summary:  The Grants Accountant supports the Head of Finance to manage grants provided to SOS Children’s Village Uganda. S/he is responsible for providing support during the preparation of contracts/grants and assists in financial management and monitoring of sub-recipient projects. S/he will also support the grants team in providing financial management support to contractors /grantees. S/he performs a full range of financial and management accounting, planning and monitoring functions which are critical to the smooth running of SOS Uganda contracts/grants program. S/he also manages the smooth flow of communication between the contractors/grantees on financial matters. This position is based at the Kampala SOS Uganda National Office with frequent travels to the field.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Participate in the development of financial systems and tools for management of grants/contracts and annual work plan.
• Provide support during the selection and negotiation process of grants/contracts and in developing proposals and budgets for the grants.
• Work collaboratively with the other grants management team members in overseeing sub-grant functions and coordinate preparation of grant agreements, monitoring of grant periods and close out of the sub-grant awards.
• Participate in the Grants quarterly Reviews.
• Provide all the necessary financial information including approved budgets, monthly and quarterly financial statements for good and effective financial management of grants.
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly reports on strategic plan implementation, budget status, facility requirements and other project requirements to initiate timely decision making.
• Update financial data in databases and ensure that physical accounting documents and other financial information is accurate, properly documented and stored in a manner which facilitates easy retrieval.
• Supervise all the Grants Assistants and directly manage the projects with no Grants Assistants.
• Provide support in tracking and reporting of financial performance of all grants i.e Manage all donor monthly and quarterly reports ensuring that they are ready for review by the Head of Finance by 10th of the following month and submitted to all stakeholders by the 15th of the following month.
• Take a lead role in facilitating external audits, internal audits and implementation of action plans on all donor related projects.
• Prepare regular and adhoc reports of all Contracts/Grants transactions.
• Monitor the Key Implementing Partners (KIPs) by visiting their field activities, as necessary, to assess performance and identify areas of weakness that require action on the part of the KIP or that require external technical assistance and follow up to  ensure appropriate action is taken in liaison with Programme/Project team and the location level.
• Ensure that KIPs and Implementing staff (staff) comply with SOS and Donor reporting guidelines.
• Implement policies and procedures around the administration and monitoring of grants, and procedures designed to comply with donor regulations.
• Ensure that funds advances/payments to KIPs and staff are prepared, reviewed         and approved in a timely manner in order to facilitate smooth flow of funds to them.
• Draft financial communications to Partners, Donors, staff and KIPs.
• Monitor data captured into the system and thereafter generate monthly and quarterly reports to be shared with the respective stakeholders and Managers in time.
• Support the review of reports, accountabilities and queries submitted by the KIPS, Partners, Donors and staff.
• Work closely with the members of the grants management team to put in place a consistent- hard copy / electronic filing structure and system for financial information and contracts related to grants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicant for the SOS Children's Villages Grants Accountant vacancy must hold a University degree in accounting, business administration, commerce with Professional Qualification up at least ACCA, CPA Level 
• Five years of experience preferably in Grants Management.
• Good communication and report writing skills
• Analytical and research skills
• IT Skills and familiarity with any accounting computer software
• Experience with accounting voucher reviews
• Willingness to work as a team member, taking on additional tasks as needed to ensure the overall success of the project
• High level of attention to detail, ability to multi-task and work well under pressure
• Strong analytical and inter-personal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and in a culturally sensitive environment.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Deadline-oriented

How to Apply:

If you believe you are the right candidate for any of these positions, please send your application letter, detailed curriculum vitae (CV), and photocopies of academic certificates, and names, emails and contact details of three traceable referees to the address below:

The Head Human Resource and Administration,

SOS Children’s Villages Uganda,

Plot 53 Ntinda II Road Kampala. Uganda

Electronic Applications must be sent as one Single PDF Document not exceeding eight pages to: nationaloffice@sosuganda.org

Applications that are late, do not have CV or certificates or exceeds eight pages or electronically submitted as images will be disqualified.

Deadline: Thursday 26th September 2019

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 4th October 2019

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