This job offer is not available in your country.

Grants Officer, Entebe Region

FHI360Entebbe , UG

30+ days ago

Job description

Job Ad & Profile Description

Position : Grants Officer, Entebe Region

Job Station; Entebe Uganda.

Objective of the Job Position :

The job involves performing grants and general administrative duties, working in close collaboration with department heads. Ensuring proper financial management, assisting in the preparation of annual grants budgets and strict adherence to finance and administrative policies.

Responsibilities for the Grants Officer Job

Perform on-going accounting and grants tasks :

Correctly allocate expenditure and process transactions to the correct general ledger (GL) accounts in cashbook as per the grants guidlines
Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations including bank reconciliations for review by your Manager)
Produce accurate end of month, end of year accounts and other financial reports on time for approval by your Manager and CFO
Maintain the fixed asset register, perform periodic physical counts of the assets, and review the state of the asset with your Manager
Ensure Hope Aid’s assets and financial information are adequately safeguarded and confidentiality is maintained.
Provide analysis and recommendations to improve efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability of the projects

Government, Compliance and Statutory requirements :

Prepare the annual statutory financial statements

Create and maintain a record of all Ugandan regulatory requirements including insurance renewals, work permits, other licenses and premises permits etc.

Ensure all insurances, other licenses and premises permits are current, complete and adequate for all aspects of the business and are renewed on time

Ensure all statutory liabilities of FHI360 for taxes and duties are paid on time

Keep up-to-date with relevant accounting standards and regulations

Oversee and ensure all relevant government reporting requirements are adhered to and filed by deadline dates;

Where required, work with management to prepare and maintain employment contracts for FHI360;

Required profile for job ad : Grants Officer, Entebe Region

Job Qualification

The prospective candidate will possess a

Degree in Commerce or Business Administration

With at least 2 years’ experience preferably in the NGO sector.

A relevant professional qualification,

The position holder must be computer literate.

How to Apply

If you feel you fit the required qualification and experience for the above position, kindly send your letter of interest and CV

The closing date for application is 12th October, 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job criteria for job ad : Grants Officer, Entebe Region Job category : Accounting, controlling, finance Industries : Associative activitiesSocial, public and human services Region : Bwizibwera - Entebbe - Gulu - Hoima - Jinja - Kampala - Kasese - Kira - Lira - Masaka - Mbale - Mbarara - Mukono - Nansana - Rest of Uganda Educational level : Bachelor Key Skills : accountingcontrollingfinancial statementsbalance sheetfinancefinancial reportsbankfinancial management Number of Position(s) : 1 Be cautious! Do not send money to a potential employer. Do not pay any money for a potential contract of employment or for pre-employment training.

Please report any irregularities by using the candidate contact form and selecting the subject "Report a job ad".