Finance and Administration Officer

September 2, 2024
Application deadline closed.
Deadline date:
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

TPO Uganda  is a National  humanitarian and  Development Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that has been  delivering   services  to vulnerable   communities  in Uganda  since  1994. This year,  2024,  TPO Uganda  celebrates   30  years  of transforming  lives  in  Uganda  and  beyond.  Our  work  covers;  Mental, Neurological and  Substance  Use Disorders  (MNS); Child  Care and  Protection; Gender-Based Violence Prevention  and  Mitigation;    HIV/AIDS   Prevention,  Care  and  Support;   Disaster   Risk  Prevention  and Response; livelihood  support;  and, Organizational Development and Sustainability.

Over  the  years,  TPO Uganda  has grown  into  a respectable  National  NGO with  a demonstrable  track record  in up to 46 Districts  spread  across seven sub-regions as at May 2024.

TPO  Uganda   is  now  seeking   applications  for  the  following    position   under   the   Project;   \”Uganda Comprehensive Refugee  Health  Program  (RECOP)\”with funding  from  BPRM-USAID.

Responsibilities

This role  is responsible for  routine  and  basic accounting  work  involving  carrying  out  initial  data  entry, sorting  documents, filing  and keeping  custody  of accounting and financial  transaction records.  The role supports  the Accountant to implement  effective  and efficient  financial  controls  within  the context  of the country   strategy   as well  as the  finance  team  objectives,   financial   regulations,  policies  and  standard operating   procedures. The position  holder  will also be expected  to prepare  and present  reports  as per TPO reporting  guidelines  and schedule.

Core  roles  and  responsibilities    related  to  position  

✓    Financial  Reporting

✓    Cash flow  management

✓    Participate  and assist in the TPO’s year-end  audit- schedules

Qualifications

Personal  specifications    knowledge    and  experience  

  • A Bachelor’s degree  in Accounting,   Business, Finance  or a relevant  field from a recognised university
  • Professional  accounting   qualification   desirable
  • Quality  and relevant  experience   in finance  and accountancy in a in a major organisation
  • IT literate  and excellent  knowledge   and skills in using computer-based  Accounting   systems  and Microsoft  Excel and Word  packages.
  • Knowledge  of government   policies  and regulations  on financial  management and taxation
  • Communication skills
  • Analytical  skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Attention  to detail
  • Ability  to multi-task
  • Planning  and organizing  skills
  • Knowledge  of statutory  and tax regulations

How  to  apply:

Please send your CV, letter  of interest  and academic  documents  with 3 work  related  referees  via email: jobs@tpoug.org  . Include  your  salary  history  for  the  past  3 years  (Attached  as one  document   of  not more than  2MBs). visit: www.tpoug.org  

 


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