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28 Aug 2020

Grant Accountant at World Vision Uganda

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Job Description


Purpose of the position:

Work with the Response Finance Manager in budget preparations, monitoring grants budgets, MYPBAS commitments against approved budgets and expenditure, prepare financial reports and assist finance & operations staff in understanding basics of government/multilateral grants regulations and World Vision International Financial policies.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Provide guidance and participate in the development of Program proposals with a view of advising on key strategic financial implications as per FM and donor requirements.
  • Prepare and revise program budgets and cash flows in line with donor requirements, financial policies and procedures and advise management concerning appropriate actions to be taken in order to achieve set objectives in line with donor requirements
  • Build the capacity of grants finance and program staff through on job training to enable them understand and interpret the governments and multilateral grants policies and WVI Financial Manual
  • Prepare grants for audits, review and assist in the implementation of program and financial audit recommendations with a view of providing adequate implementation plan to ensure recommendations are implemented on timely basis
  • Review program expenditures to ensure proper documentation, coding, donor requirements and WV financial policies compliances, budget availability and initiate any necessary corrections or adjustments
  • Prepare quarterly, semi-annual and annual program financial reports to different donors, follow-ups and maintain donors’ relationships.
  • Track payable and receivable accounts for vendors and program staff on a monthly basis and maintain them at low levels so as not to put program funds at risk.
  • Update grant files with proposals, grant agreements, budgets, financial reports, narrative reports, cost extensions, no cost extensions and other relevant correspondences..
  • Track and Monitor the use of program assets and equipment as per World Vision Policies and provide assets and equipment report to the management on quarterly basis for corrective actions

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

  1. A university degree, with a major in Accounting/Finance/Auditing
  2. At least 3 years relevant technical and business work experience.
  3. Partial professional qualification in A.C.C.A, CPA, CA, CIA or CMA or equivalent
  4. Extensive Computer knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Vision Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SUN Accounting System and Access is required.
  5. Must have proven knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Internal Control Procedures.
  6. Written and Oral Communication skills are essential, and the incumbent must be a team builder, who is able to work successfully in a multicultural environment.
  7. A high level of integrity is required.
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Closing Date : 4 Sept, 2020





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