Chief Accountant Needed at Margaret Thatcher Fund in Uganda

Job Title: Chief Accountant

Organisation: Margaret Thatcher Fund

Location:  Kampala



Job Description
The Chief Accountant  is responsible for sound financial management and planning of the fund’s operations in the Horn of Africa a. The position requires a person who is dedicated to accuracy of details while at the same time able to see tasks from a more overall perspective and one who is able to manage a large number of different donors in a busy working environment.

Requirements:
• Must possess a degree in accounting/management/business administration;
• Chartered accountant certification or equivalent relevant education,
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience, preferably in an international ngo,
• Professional financial management background,
• Demonstrated it skills, knowledge of navision an advantage,
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills and excellent aps ,
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural team,
• Proven ability to manage large and varied workloads, and
• Deal constructively with stress and periods with long hours, pro-active, stable and robust character and a good team-player.


Remuneration
Monthly salary USD 2640 to 2740 based on skill and experience.

Group Life and medical cover.

4 days Rest and Recuperation(R&R) after 8 week in field location.


To Apply:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications including a one-page cover letter together with their CV (not more than 3 pages) with contacts of three professional referees to hr@thatcherfund.org

Please indicate “Chief Accountant Position” in the subject heading of the email application.

Closing Date: 27th February 2014