Project Accountant Job Vacancy at VSF Belgium (VSFB) in Moroto, Uganda

Job Title: Project Accountant

Organization: VSF Belgium (VSFB)
Duty Station: Moroto, Uganda

About VSFB:
Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Belgium's work goes beyond vaccinating animals or providing veterinary care. We support local populations to improve livestock keeping and all other aspects surrounding it. These include micro-loans and natural resources management but also training, emergency aid and peace negotiations.

Job Summary:

The Project Accountant reporting to the Country Director -Uganda manages financial activities for all Uganda based projects and ensures systems and procedures are in line with VSFB policies, donor and legal requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

-Ensure compliance to donor regulations and that VSF Belgium financial controls, policies and procedures are applied in all financial transactions.
-To ensure all the financial transactions and payments are conducted professionally recorded accurately and promptly within the budget lines provided.
-Prepare cash forecasts and projections and ensure effective cash flow for implementation of projects.
-Ensure that all accounting records are complete and financial reports as per regulations given are prepared and submitted on time.
-Oversee entry of accounting records in Win books accounting system for all Uganda based projects and submission to Regional office in Nairobi.
-To advise the Country Director- Uganda and Project Manager(s) on balances and budget line expenditures for all Uganda based projects in order to ensure efficiency in planning field activities.
-Provide support to logistics department on procurement and accounting against appropriate budget lines.
-Travel to field locations for stock taking, assets verification exercises.
-Review expenditures relating to all accounting documents for accuracy and consistency with donor regulations.
-Management of bank accounts, petty cash and disbursement of funds as per VSF Belgium and donor regulations
-Support and train the local partners on accounting in relation to the organization’s and donor regulations.
-Coordinate the implementation of internal audits for projects in Moroto.
-Assist with field audits of project teams and accountability for funds and resources received from the office for the field operations.
-Participate and assist with any external audit.
-Follow-up on finance queries with the Regional office in Nairobi and ensure timely response to all finance concerns.
-Support the Country Director -Uganda and Project Manager(s) in Uganda with budget preparation and forecasting.
-Co-ordination with other members of the VSF Belgium support team in Uganda and Regional Office Nairobi.
-Capitalize knowledge and share it within VSF-B.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The applicant should possess a University degree in Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting or Finance option
-Relevant accounting qualifications i.e. CPA (K) or ACCA equivalent
-At least three years of financial management experience in a busy office.
-Experience of working with an NGO will be an added advantage
-Experience in the use of one or more accounting software packages and accounting in different currencies.
-Knowledge of donor rules and regulations i.e. ECHO, USAID, EU, DFID
-Knowledge and experience with the International Accounting Standards (IAS)
-Excellent managerial, organizational and planning skills
-Strong numerical skills and accuracy.
-Good reporting skills
-Computer literacy with very good advanced MS Excel skills and Word
-Ability to work independently, under pressure and meet strict deadlines
-Ability to prepare and present issues at all levels
-Strong interpersonal and communication skills
-Team player
-Attentive to detail and result oriented
-High integrity and initiative
-Identify him/herself with the mission, vision and values of VSF-B
-Display of intercultural sensitivity, respect in dealing with others

How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications (reference “Project Accountant- Uganda”), CV and 3 references (one must be your current employer), by e-mail to recruitment@vsfb.or.ke
This vacancy is open to Uganda male and female candidates.
NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
For more information: www.vsf-belgium.org

Deadline: 31st October, 2013