The Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau (UPMB), a leading Christian organization coordinating 302 Member Health facilities all over Uganda is implementing a five-year Local Service Delivery (HIV/AIDS) Activity supported by USAID to be implemented in three USAID regions of Uganda (Gulu, Mbarara, Jinja). The project will support private not-for-profit (PNFP) sites to address gaps through optimization of high yielding HIV Testing and Counseling Services approaches, improved retention and viral suppression, provision of HIV/TB care and treatment, scale up services to reach men and key populations, strengthen the PNFP institutional capacity and quality for sustainable service delivery and contribute to Uganda’s efforts in reaching and maintaining epidemic control.

UPMB is inviting applications for the following positions from suitably qualified individuals to work as part of a professional and self-driven team Please note that for upcountry positions you are requested to indicate the region of your interest.
JOB TITLE: Accountant
REPORTS TO: FINANCE MANAGER
DUTY STATION: KAMPALA .

JOB PURPOSE:
To undertake all the finance support for the department and ensure that all accountancy processes and controls are followed by all UPMB Staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prepare monthly books of accounts, payroll and reconciliations
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports in line with financial guidelines
• Classify and assign budget codes, calculate and compile cost estimates and projected budget requirements and assist in budget preparation and revision
• Assist to plan, prepare, co-ordinate and implement all external audit activities
• Track budget allocation against obligations
• Monitor Donor accounts and provide detailed monthly accountability
• Verify the accuracy of calculations and completeness of accounting records and
• Assist to plan, prepare, co-ordinate and implement all external audit activities
• Verify all monthly books of accounts, bank reconciliation requisitions and requisitions for payments invoices donor accountabilities and quarterly financial statements in accordance with financial and project guidelines.
• Provide guidance to the Accounts team
• Conduct surprise petty cash reviews and audit

Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• Professional qualification in ACCA or CPA
• A Bachelor’s Degree of Commerce or Business Administration majoring in accounting
• At least five years of experience in a similar position in an NGO, and with complex donor funded programs/projects.
• Excellent knowledge and familiarity with Navision accounting software
• Good analytical with an eye to detail
• Honest and a high degree of integrity,
• A team player with good Communication and people skills
• Mature and upholds to the values of the Protestant churches
• Excellent financial reporting skills