Position Title: Accountant – Regional Office
Location: Jinja, Moroto, Gulu, Lira, Arua, Kampala, (6 positions)
Position Type:Full-time
Reports to: Regional Program Coordinator
Start Date: May 15, 2022 (flexible)

Job Summary:
The Accountant is a full-time position based in either Kampala, Jinja, Moroto, Gulu, Lira, Arua. They will be responsible for setting up and maintaining the JSI financial accounts and an up-to-date Mobile Money payment system, preparing expenditure projections, and documenting and reporting all expenses paid through the Mobile Money payment system. They will report to the Regional Program Coordinator.

Responsibilities:
• Work with the Finance Manager and technical staff to project weekly cash requirements for the Mobile Money payment system, and initiate request of funds transfer to the Mobile Money account:
• Ensure adequate cash is available for Mobile Money payments and that all due payments are made timely:
• Receive payment requests from Activity Managers and/or Accountants in the field, verify beneficiaries and amounts requested for payments
• Initiate payments on the Mobile Money payment system and forward to the Finance Manager for onward review and approval
• Adequately document all payments made through the Mobile Money payment system and submit to the Finance Manager for approval
• Code all expenses according to the relevant accounts codes
• Submit all approved Mobile Money payment documents to the Finance Officer for entry into QuickBooks
• Perform end-of-month reconciliations (advance accounts, Mobile Money accounts);
• Help the Grants Manager and partners to set-up their Mobile Money payments systems
• Assist the Finance Manager with the preparation of the annual expenditure analysis report and other reports as may be required:
• Support non-finance staff through in-house trainings, Interface and work with cross functional teams within the organization;
• Carry out other tasks as assigned by the Regional Program Coordinator

Minimum Qualifications for Accountants:
• Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance/Accounting or any business related field
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in financial management and/or accounting in an NGO setting
• Experience with QuickBooks accounting system strongly desired; Working with Mobile Money payments systems is strongly desired
• Relevant experience with USAID-funded programs and knowledge of USAID rules, and regulations strongly desired
• Ability to deal appropriately with sensitive issues and maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and manage various activities in a team setting with minimal supervision
• Proven ability to work as part of a team and to be self-managing
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality for all project and staff proprietary matters.