Finance Officer (Maternity Cover) – National Position

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Malteser International is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asiaand the Middle East, we support people in need  regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.

Malteser International has been working in Uganda since 1996, with projects in several regions of the country. In Northern Uganda and more specifically in the West Nile region, MI is currently active in the sectors of WASH, livelihood and environment for improving the lives of both the refugee population as well as the host communities. The WASH activities focus on improved access to safe water and sanitation. Livelihood and environment components complement the approach. In the capital Kampala Malteser International’s focus lies on the health sector with the development of an operative ambulance system, an improved care for physiotherapy patients and the support of an initiative for mothers of disabled children.

For its work in Kampala, Uganda, Malteser International is looking for a motivated Finance Officer (Maternity Cover) – National Position.

As the Finance Officer you will be responsible for record keeping of financial documents, Winpaccs entries for Bank cashbooks, preparation of the payroll, cash requests and budget controls and ensures that the Organizations activities are in compliance with finance policies and procedures.

Your responsibilities:

  • Support with preparing and seeking approval for the payment summary sheet before uploading the payments on the banking platform on time.
  • Ensure that winpaccs entries and monthly Bank reconciliations are done on time and sent for review to the Finance Manager/Country Operations Coordinator.
  • Prepare all the supporting documents for Bank cash books and make sure that they are stamped and scanned on time in consultation with the Finance Manager.
  • Support with reviewing PRFs and ensure that there is correct use of donor codes and MI Account codes.
  • Support with Organizational Audits both Internal and External.
  • Support with the drafting of the monthly payroll; with consolidating cash requests from different project managers as well as with drafting Budget Controls and submit to Finance Manager for Review.
  • In consultation with the Finance Manager support with preparing WHT, PAYE & NSSF Schedules and Filing Returns monthly

Your profile:

  • B COM or BBA Accounting or equivalent degree and/or professional certification in accounting strongly preferred or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of three years’ experience in a similar position
  • Demonstrated ability to assimilate to new policies and procedures effectively.
  • Extremely detail oriented and organized.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Fully computer literate (Microsoft Office, accounting software)
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken)

What we offer:

  • Start Date: September
  • Duty Station: Kampala
  • Duration of contract: 5 months
  • Gross UGX 5,000,000, Insurance package,13th pay cheque

Working for Malteser International

Malteser is an equalopportunityemployer and welcomesapplicationsfrom all peopleregardless ofgenderconfessionororigin.

Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these document

Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices – we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information please have a look here.

 

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