Accountant Job at Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP)

Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP)

Accountant Job Post

Location: Jobs in Uganda 2024 - 2025

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: UGX

No. of vacancies: 01

Deadline: August 25 2024

Hiring Organization: Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP)

Job Details:

The Accountant position based in Kalisizo involves providing crucial support to the finance department through the analysis and reporting of financial data. Key responsibilities include daily posting and approval of payment vouchers, managing subgrantee accounts, ensuring compliance with tax and financial regulations, and preparing various financial reports.
The role also requires performing general ledger reconciliations, supporting audits, and conducting capacity-building training for subgrantees. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, a professional qualification (ACCA or CPA), and at least one year of relevant experience. Strong attention to detail, integrity, and excellent interpersonal skills are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities
• Post and report vouchers
• Approve vouchers, manage funds
• Complete additional assigned tasks
• Maintain subgrantee documentation
• Reconcile accounts, process payroll.
• Ensure tax compliance, filing
• Conduct audits, support improvements

Must Have
• Degree in finance/accounting.
• ACCA or CPA required
• Proficiency in Navision
• Highly creative and autonomous
• Minimum one year experience
• Strong accounting knowledge.

Nice to have
• Team leadership experience
• Strong math performance
• Audit experience
• Strong analytical skills