Infectious Diseases Institute Senior Accountant Jobs in Uganda
Infectious Diseases Institute Senior Accountant Jobs in Uganda
Background: The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is a Ugandan not-for-profit organization whose mission is to strengthen health systems in Africa, with strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development. IDI has six operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research, Laboratory services (including the CAP-certified IDI Core Lab & Translational Lab), Global Health Security and Health System Strengthening.
IDI has received a five-year transition award entitled USAID Local Partner Health Services-TB Activity. The purpose of the Award is to increase TB case detection and treatment success in Uganda to 90% of all cases and thus contribute to substantial reduction of Uganda’s TB burden by 2026. IDI will work through technical assistance to the national TB Program in the three districts of Kampala, Mukono and Wakiso and Regional Referral Hospitals to increase availability, accessibility and utilization of integrated TB/HIV and MDR-TB services.
In order to successfully, implement the project, IDI is looking for a competent and experienced individual to fill the positions below:
General summary:
The Senior Accountant- USAID LPHS- TB Activity is responsible for the finance and operational processes of the Project.
Key Responsibilities
Provide operational support for the project finance and administrative function, specifically, financial management and supply chain.
In coordination with IDI F&A units, Grants Management Unit, Project manager and administrators, ensure that the project compliances with USAID and IDI financial procedures, rules, and regulations.
Ensure timely submission of monthly and quarterly financial reports
Manage project’s payables and receivables accounts; ensure timely payments and that all paid invoices have the required supporting documentation per USAID requirements. Follow up on all receivables and mitigate any potential risk of bad debts.
Implement appropriate systems for management of and accounting for cash advances to field offices and sub-grantees.
Closely work with the Grants Manager in management of project budget,
burn rate, financial projections and project cash flow management.
Compilation and submission of quarterly VAT reports with all supporting documents as guided by OFM (Office of financial management)
Verifies the accuracy and authenticity of project accountabilities, identifies appropriate general ledger codes for expensing accountabilities in NAV.
Prepares monthly journals for indirect costs and project billing. Reconciles deferred income account and reclassifies transactions in preparation for quarterly reports and annual audits.
Manage and track project assets as guided by USAID and IDI asset management policy
Support coordination of project financial performance reviews and audits.
And any other duties as may reasonably be assigned from time to time.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience:
Demonstrable experience managing the budgeting and financial reporting requirements for USAID funded projects
Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices, financial reporting standards, financial management processes and procedures.
Familiarity with USG Federal Acquisition Regulations and USG contracting rules.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Good interpersonal and relationship management skills.
Excellent oral and communication skills.
Critical Thinking Ability.
Creativity.
Integrity
Strong People Skills.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
A minimum of Bachelor of Accounting or Business Administration (BBA), Finance or related field from a reputable Institution/University.
Professional qualification and/or a Master’s degree is an added advantage.
At least 5 years’ experience in similar financial, compliance, and operational role supporting US Government (USG).
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Infectious Diseases Institute Senior Accountant Jobs in Uganda
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