EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTIFICATIONS
- A Degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce, or Finance or a Diploma with 5 years’ experience.
- Minimum Level 2 progressive stage in accounting certification is required.
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in Finance & Accounting
- Experience working with INGOs is an added advantage
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Knowledge of preparation donor donor-specific financial reports for different donors (UN, EU & USAID preferred)
- Knowledge of ERP systems and computerized accounting software such as Sage, Unit4, etc.
- Knowledge of UN, USAID & EU donor requirements and regulations would be an added advantage
SKILLS
- Skilled in using ERP system to process financial transactions
- High degree of analytical and financial reporting skills
- Proficiency in MS Excel
- Strong administrative skills in managing documentations and project funding information
- A good command of both written and spoken English, with strong interpersonal skills
ABILITIES
- Ability to respond to tight deadlines and changing priorities
- Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy
- Highly organized and pays attention to detail
- Ability to act with integrity and maintain the highest ethical standards
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information
- Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS
This position may require occasional travel to health facilities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions.
NOTE:
The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by staff assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of staff in this position. Duties, responsibilities and skills are also subject to change based on the changing needs of the job, department or organization. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by Medical Teams International as the requirements of the job change.
Medical Teams International is an equal opportunity employer and DOES NOT at any stage of the recruitment process (application, Shortlisting, interview meeting, processing, reference verification, training) request candidates to make payments of any kind. Further, Medical Teams International Uganda DOES NOT retain any agent to conduct recruitments on behalf of the organization. Please note that under NO circumstances shall Medical Teams International Uganda be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages, expenses or other inconvenience resulting from or in any way connected to the actions of fraudsters and other false agents.
Medical Teams International is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation - regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment process includes extensive reference and background checks, self-disclosure of prior issues regarding sexual or other misconduct and criminal records and our values are a part of our Performance Management System.
