Accounts Assistant at Uganda Virus Research Institute in Entebbe

Job Title: Accounts Assistant.

Employer: Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI)

Duty Station:  Entebbe

    

Duties and responsibilities:

• Makes petty cash payments, checks claims, files receipts, checks accountabilities and imprest reimbursement and balances the cash daily.

• Enters journals in the accounting system (Dynamics) and ensures that entries are correctly coded using the Unit expense code and cost centres.

 Observes compliance with accounting SOP’s in all accounting entries.

• Raises invoices and follows up to ensure payments are made and receipted in the specified timelines, and chases up outstanding balances.

• Enters mileage recharges onto the Dynamics system and prints off monthly fuel reconciliations for review by the fleet supervisor and SME, for final review by DOP

• Helps resolve any general accounting queries on request by sourcing information from the system

• Provides support during internal and project audits by availing requested documentation on the Dynamics system and makes monthly reconciliation of fuel stocks for fleet and generators.

• Enters mileage recharges for the fleet across different projects

• Monthly reconciliation of Bank and petty cash accounts balances.

• Maintains and ensures the safe custody of financial records and documents.

• Deposits bankings and collects cash

Qualifications and experience:

• The post will suit an individual who has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Accounting, Commerce or a related field.
• At least two years’ experience working in a busy accounts environment in an international or research organization.
• Working knowledge of MS Dynamics Navision ERP packages is desirable.
• People and financial management skills and a high degree of numeracy is required

How to Apply:

Applications and supporting documents including curriculum vitae (CV), copies of academic qualifications and names plus telephone contact details of three referees should either be addressed to:

The Human Resources Manager,

MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS,

Uganda Virus Research Institute,

P. O. Box 49, Entebbe.

Or sent by email to: mrc@mrcuganda.org

The closing date for applications is by 05:00pm,

24th January, 2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Application Deadline: 24th January 2014