Inventory Controller Job Vacancy in Uganda at Civil Aviation Authority

Job Title: Inventory Controller
Closing date:
August 22, 2012 - 5pm

Job Ref: CAA/ADV/EXT/05/2012
Reports to: Stores Controller

Job Purpose:
The position exists to maintain accurate stores information and accounts for all inventory for CAA

Education:
B.Com with an Accounting or Finance option, bachelors of supplies & procurement management and a post graduate diploma from a chartered institute of purchasing and Supply

Experience;
At least 5 years of relevant experience in a reputable large organization 3 of which should be in management of stores

Knowledge & Skills
• Must have extensive knowledge of stores and inventory management
• Must have working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and sun- sytem accounting
• Must be of high integrity

Principal Accountabilities:
• Updates and maintains the stores register and ensures accurate information which includes description, date of purchase, date issued, receiving department and value
Controls the coding and engraving of stock items for ease of identification
Contact/How to apply:

Hand written applications with detailed CV and copies of academic certificates and transcripts with the job reference number clearly marked at the top left hand corner of the envelop should be sent to;

The Director Human Resource and Administration
Civil Aviation Authority (Head Office)
P.O Box 5536, Kampala

Jobs at Civil Aviation Authority - Stores Officer Job Vacancy

Job Title: Stores Officer
Closing date: August 22, 2012 - 5pm

Job Ref: CAA/ADV/EXT/04/2012
Reports to: Stores Controller

Job Purpose:
The position exists to manage the stores process and ensure stores procedures are followed in the receipt, storage and issue of stocks

Education:
• B.Com, BBA with Accounting or Finance options, Bachelors of Supplies & Post graduate Diploma of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply
• A qualification in Stores Management will be an added advantage

Experience:
At least 5 years of relevant working experience in a reputable large organization

Knowledge & Skills
• Must have extensive knowledge of stores and inventory management
• Must have working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and Sun-system accounting

Principal Accountabilities:
• Issues materials against appropriately approved requisitions only.
• Receives and stores safely all CAA materials and equipment to protect them against loss and damage
• Advises the Stores controller on the status/ condition of stock
• Ensures that the stores and shelves are maintained in clean and orderly condition daily
How to apply:

Hand written applications with detailed CV and copies of academic certificates and transcripts with the job reference number clearly marked at the top left hand corner of the envelop should be sent to;

The Director Human Resource and Administration
Civil Aviation Authority (Head Office)
P.O Box 5536, Kampala

Director Finance Job Vacancy at Save the Children

Job Title: Director Finance

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health and Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the Children has a staff complement of 150 people and operates within a budget of approximately 20$ million each year. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. In 2010, we reached more than 100 million children around the world.
Save the Children seeks to fill the following vacant positions and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Persons. All positions as advertised below report directly to the Country Director, Uganda.
Director Finance (1 position)
Duty Station; Kampala
Job Purpose:
The Director Finance is a member of the Senior Management Team in Uganda and shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office. The Director of Finance in his/her capacity is responsible for finance administration, fiscal management, grant management, and financial and grant reporting, in both emergency and development programming contexts.
Requirement:
A minimum of 8 years senior level experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, of which three should be at a management level within the finance department of a national international organization. CPA or equivalent degree (CA, ACMA, ACCA) strongly recommended.
Excellent understanding of business and financial planning including strategic modelling.
Excellent analytical skills - the ability to analyse complex financial data and' design and produce effective management information.
Excellent experience of budgeting and budget management.
Excellent understanding of financial systems and procedures.
Strong business acumen and the ability to contribute to strategic decisions.
Excellent experience of computerized accounts packages, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Experience of general administration work. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage a complex and diverse workload and to work to tight deadlines.
Ability to build a small, proactive team, motivating staff and working collaboratively with colleagues and providing support and advice as necessary.
Willingness and ability to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.
A full appreciation of the value of co-operation, both internationally and within a team environment.
Understanding of Save the Children's vision and mission and a commitment to its objectives and values.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively in country.
Written and verbal fluency in English.
How to apply:
Full details of role profiles are available on the Extranet (http://scixtranet.savethechildren.org/sci_centre/HR/Pages/Recruitment.aspx). Applications with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors and copies of academic testimonials/ certificates should be submitted to; The Country Director Save the Children, Plot 68/70, Kiira Road, P 0 Box 12018, Kampala, Uganda Or on email: recruitment@sciug.org Note: The closing date for receiving applications is 10th August 2012. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity. Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Director of Member Service Jobs at Save the Children

Job Title: Director of Member Service
   
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health and Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the Children has a staff complement of 150 people and operates within a budget of approximately 20$ million each year. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. In 2010, we reached more than 100 million children around the world.
Save the Children seeks to fill the following vacant positions and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Persons. All positions as advertised below report directly to the Country Director, Uganda.
Director of Member Service (1 position) Duty Station; Kampala
Job Purpose:
The Director of Member Service is a member of the Senior Management Team in Uganda and shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office. The Director of Member Service in his/her capacity is responsible for providing leadership to ensure excellence in serving members and their donors, in both emergency and development contexts.

Requirement:
A Masters degree in an area of social development or its equivalent.
A general appreciation of the issues concerning the INGO sector with an in-depth knowledge in communications, marketing and/or fundraising.
Recommended a minimum of 10 years of work experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, with experience in successfully leading the development and implementation of communication and campaign strategies for an international humanitarian organisation, preferably in Africa.
Demonstrable track record of leading change which has led to significant results for the organisation and their stakeholders.
Highly developed' interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets.
Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
Experience of building personal networks, resulting in securing significant new opportunities for the organisation.
Has a strong international network within media and marketing to draw.
Writing and presentation skills, particularly in English.
Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.
Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively in country.
Commitment to Save the Children values.
How to apply:
Full details of role profiles are available on the Extranet (http://scixtranet.savethechildren.org/sci_centre/HR/Pages/Recruitment.aspx). Applications with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors and copies of academic testimonials/ certificates should be submitted to; The Country Director Save the Children, Plot 68/70, Kiira Road, P 0 Box 12018, Kampala, Uganda Or on email: recruitment@sciug.org Note: The closing date for receiving applications is 10th August 2012. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity. Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Director of Programme Quality Jobs in Uganda at Save the Children

Job Title: Director of Programme Quality
   
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health and Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the Children has a staff complement of 150 people and operates within a budget of approximately 20$ million each year. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. In 2010, we reached more than 100 million children around the world.
Save the Children seeks to fill the following vacant positions and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Persons. All positions as advertised below report directly to the Country Director, Uganda.
Director of Programme Quality
Job Purpose:
The Director of Program Development and Quality shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office program. As a member of the Senior Management Team in Uganda, the Director of Program Development and Quality is responsible for overseeing the development of high quality, innovative programs that deliver immediate and lasting change for children and monitoring the quality of the implementation of those programs. Provide technical assistance and appropriate monitoring and evaluation in emergency responses.

Requirement:
A minimum of 5-7 years management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, including experience directing and implementing programs for children in both development and emergency contexts, preferably with solid experience in more than one of the Save the Children priority sectors: education, protection, rights governance, HIV/AIDs, health and nutrition, and emergencies.
Recognized leadership role in relevant technical areas at both field and country level.
A Masters degree in Social Sciences, in an area of social development.
A general appreciation of the issues concerning the NGO sector, both field and country level.
A Masters degree in Social Sciences, in an area of social development. A general appreciation of the issues concerning the NGO sector, both development and humanitarian issues
Solid experience of developing and managing monitoring and learning systems.
Good analytical skills. Effective negotiator, with the ability to positively influence cross departmental and cross sector working. Credibility to lobby, influence and represent Save the Children at all levels Resource management, training , capacity building, coaching, and mentoring skills
Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams, in emergencies.
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children's aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively in country.
Fluency in written and spoken English.

How to apply:
Full details of role profiles are available on the Extranet (http://scixtranet.savethechildren.org/sci_centre/HR/Pages/Recruitment.aspx). Applications with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors and copies of academic testimonials/ certificates should be submitted to; The Country Director Save the Children, Plot 68/70, Kiira Road, P 0 Box 12018, Kampala, Uganda Or on email: recruitment@sciug.org Note: The closing date for receiving applications is 10th August 2012. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity. Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Jobs at Save the Children - Director of Human Resource and Administration

Job Title: Director of Human Resource and Administration

   
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health and Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the Children has a staff complement of 150 people and operates within a budget of approximately 20$ million each year. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. In 2010, we reached more than 100 million children around the world.
Save the Children seeks to fill the following vacant positions and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Persons. All positions as advertised below report directly to the Country Director, Uganda.
Director of Human Resource and Administration
Duty Station; Kampala
Job Purpose:
As a member of the Senior Management Team in Uganda, the Director of HR and Administration shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office. The Director of HR and Administration in his/her-capacity will be accountable for the provision of effective HR and administration services in both emergencies and development programming contexts.

Requirement:
A minimum of 10 years Human Resources experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, including experience in the development of strategic and operational support services plans and their implementation in a professional work environment over a sustained period of time.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively in country.
A Bachelors degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or other related academic discipline, and/ or a postgraduate specialisation in Human Resources.
Ability to plan and organise a substantial workload that includes complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities in both development and emergency contexts.
In-depth knowledge of employee relations; develop and maintain knowledge of current employment legislation;
Experience in capacity building and setting frameworks for staff development;
Resourcefulness and creativity in developing the role of HR within the programme and ensuring the most effective support to line management; Willingness and ability to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.
Demonstrated credibility with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate skills in leading a multi- disciplined team through a period of change
Leadership skills, including the ability to supervise and motivate qualified professional staff with strong personal value systems.
Analytical, decision making and strategic planning skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities
Ability to coach, mentor, delegate appropriately and provide developmental guidance to supervised staff
Team building skills
Competent level skills in core IT applications, particularly MS Office.
A commitment to the values and principles of Save the Children.
Experience of exposure to developing countries.
How to apply:
Full details of role profiles are available on the Extranet (http://scixtranet.savethechildren.org/sci_centre/HR/Pages/Recruitment.aspx). Applications with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors and copies of academic testimonials/ certificates should be submitted to; The Country Director Save the Children, Plot 68/70, Kiira Road, P 0 Box 12018, Kampala, Uganda Or on email: recruitment@sciug.org Note: The closing date for receiving applications is 10th August 2012. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity. Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Director of Programme Operations Job Vacancy at Save the Children

Job Title: Director of Programme Operations
   
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health and Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the Children has a staff complement of 150 people and operates within a budget of approximately 20$ million each year. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. In 2010, we reached more than 100 million children around the world.
Save the Children seeks to fill the following vacant positions and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Persons. All positions as advertised below report directly to the Country Director, Uganda.
Tittle: Director of Programme Operations.
Duty Station; Kampala
Job Purpose:
As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Director of Program Operations shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office. The Director of Program Operations in his/her capacity is responsible for Implementation of all programming in country, including the management of all sub offices, emergency preparedness and response (including DRR), and logistics for the Country Office in Uganda.
Requirement:
A minimum of 8 years management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, including significant field operations experience running both development and emergency programs.
A Masters degree in development or other social sciences.
Robust experience of NGO emergency program cycle management, and with experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure.
A very good understanding of at least 3 of the sectoral programs and a working knowledge of the program priorities of the Country Office.
Substantial experience in logistics, including procurement, supply chain, fleet management & inventory.
Significant knowledge of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices in emergency management.
Substantial experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary control and securing and managing grants from major institutional donors Solid project management skills related to organisational development projects and international, cross-functional teams with a proven history of delivering results.
Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically.
An in-depth understanding of national and international development issues in particular in relation to children.
Previous experience of managing and developing a team and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
Fluency in written and spoken English.

How to apply:
Full details of role profiles are available on the Extranet (http://scixtranet.savethechildren.org/sci_centre/HR/Pages/Recruitment.aspx). Applications with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors and copies of academic testimonials/ certificates should be submitted to; The Country Director Save the Children, Plot 68/70, Kiira Road, P 0 Box 12018, Kampala, Uganda Or on email: recruitment@sciug.org Note: The closing date for receiving applications is 10th August 2012. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity. Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Manager Job Vacancy at Musana Jewellery in Lugazi

Job Title: Manager

Job Description

Overview:

Musana Jewelry is a Community-Based Organization in Lugazi, Uganda that trains, employs, and empowers underprivileged women through making jewelry that is sold in Uganda and abroad.

Musana Jewelry is currently in a phase of expansion, and is looking to hire a very capable Manager to lead the organization to a new level. The General Manager will spend approximately 50% of the workday working directly with the female artisans in the Lugazi area, 25% traveling and interfacing with outside businesses, and 25% on reporting and strategic planning.

Responsibilities:

- Communicate with US-based partner organization regularly.
- Monitor the work of 9 full-time employees, and 40 part-time employees.
- Oversee the work of 2 Uganda-based interns.
- Monitor procurement, production, quality control, and supply-chain management.
- Coordinate the delivery of quality social services to the employees including English classes, family planning, and business training.
- Network with businesses, tourism companies, and government officials.

Qualifications:

- Diploma or Bachelor degree (preferred) in Community Development, Business Management, Social Work, or other compatible degrees.
- Ability to utilize social media, and the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
- Experience in volunteer work, social causes.
- Fluent in English and Luganda.
- Familiarity with Lugazi and Kampala preferred.

Preferred Qualities:

- Interest in grassroots development, social development, women empowerment, poverty elimination, and jewelry/fashion preferred.
- Good communication, empathy, self-motivation, sense of humor, and flexibility.
- Ability to handle multiple roles simultaneously.

Must be willing to live in or commute daily to Lugazi, Uganda.

Salary based on previous experience.

To apply email CV/Resume and Letter of Intent to melissa@musanajewelry.org.

Start Date: August 16th, 2012


How to Apply

To apply email CV/Resume and Letter of Intent to melissa@musanajewelry.org. Apply by: August 13th, 2012

Jobs at FINCA Uganda Limited - Delivery Channels Supervisor Job Vacancy

Job Title: Delivery Channels Supervisor

Job Description

Role definition:
Reporting to the Head of Operations, the position purpose is to develop and integrate multiple delivery channels to serve FINCA’s customers, expanding access to financial services and supporting business growth and outreach.
Role objectives:
1. Enhance Customers’ access to their Savings accounts through multiple delivery channels and branchless banking initiatives e.g. ATMs, POS, Mobile banking, etc
2. Relationship management of third party service providers on delivery channels
3. Independently review and proof all Card requests to ensure due diligence in application procedures and prevent undue errors in granting card access to customers’ accounts
4. Identify operational improvement opportunities through branch interactions and customer feedbacks
Key responsibilities:
a) Branch
- Liaison with Customer Support Centre, branch customers/staff to identify and implement innovations through branch service delivery
- Oversight for branch service experience management
a) Point of Service (POS)
- Relationship management of internal stakeholders/third party service providers and monitoring of Service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure quality service and support for the bank’s POS services
b) Automated Teller Machines (ATM)
- Relationship management of third party service provider and monitoring of Service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure quality service and support for the Interswitch ATM network
- Oversight for customer adoption of ATM channel, in conjunction with Regional/Branch managers
c) Card Management
- Relationship management of independent service providers on outsourced card services
- Oversight for service level agreements monitoring on card services and defined turnaround time
d) Agency Banking & Mobile Banking
- Follow through on regulatory approval for agency/mobile banking and anchor implementation, working closely with all internal and external stakeholders to test-run the concept and rollout
- Anchor innovative mobile payment services for the bank’s savings and loans portfolio to support business
- Oversight for general documentation and review of relevant policies and procedures for agency/mobile banking
- Lead, trainer on Agent identification, recruitment, selection and float management in conjunction with Finance dept.
e) Strategic Partnerships
- Liaison with Marketing/Business teams to identify and explore strategic partnerships on delivery channels e.g. bills collections, valued-added services on payments, savings and loans, etc.
f) Cost/Budget Management
- General oversight of the delivery channels operational budget, close liaison with Business, Finance and other teams to define cost elements of planned channel development and business outreach
g) MIS Reporting
- Develop and manage standardized format for collating and analyzing branch customer interactions e.g. feedbacks, complaints and enquiries
- Generate reports from collected data for management information which will be used to raise the standard of service and decision making.
h) Administration
- Supervision of Team members, Capacity development and general oversight for administrative issues relating to the unit
- Other tasks as assigned by the Head of Department
Job Requirements:
1. Education: Bachelor’s Degree [minimum qualification], Professional qualifications will be an added advantage
2. Work Experience: Minimum of 6 years work experience in financial/banking sector with a minimum of 4 years as an Operations/POS Supervisor
3. Skills:
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong numeracy skills
- Good conflict resolution skills
- Time management
- Proactive and logical approach
- Leadership skills
- Highly Organized
4. Knowledge:
- Strong knowledge of banking operations, products & processes.
- Practical knowledge of Channel management e.g. ATM, POS operations
- Practical knowledge of Core Banking Applications
- Proficiency in Computer Applications/Microsoft Office
5. Personalities and attributes:
- Paying attention to details
- Pleasant and Courteous
- Highly committed and trustworthy
- Confident and assertive
- Customer service oriented (customer centric)
- Team spirit
- Patience and Empathy
- Very good listener


How to Apply

Applicants should submit their documents which should include photocopies of academic documents and testimonials, a CV with at least three reference contacts including a day time telephone (professional and not personal, including current or most recent employer) to the

Chief Executive Officer,
FINCA Uganda Limited MDI,
Plot 22, Ben Kiwanuka Street,
P.O Box 24450,
Kampala

Accounts/Administrative Assistant Jobs at FINCA Uganda Limited

Job Title: Accounts/Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Reports to; Agency/Branch Accountant
Duty Station; Agency/Branch (Country wide)
Immediate Subordinates; Office Assistants
Role definition
The accounts/administrative assistant is a member of the branch accounting operations team and will participates actively in regular Branch operations with high interaction with the branch accountant and the Accounts relation’s officers and supervisors, and represents the branch accountant at the meetings to be held at their branch offices in case he/she is absent.
Major Areas of Responsibility
Loan Tracking and Portfolio Management:
a) Receive all weekly credit officers’ coupon (green) and ensure that they are sorted by bank and date follow up for any non-remittances with the Administrative assistant and ensure they are remitted next week.
b) Reconciles and clears unapplied deposits for the branch in coordination with the accounts relations’ officers/ supervisors before final close of books, present report to the Branch accountant on daily basis.
c) Perform all accounting processing of loan requests and to ensure they are submitted in time and posted online with the paper work required attached under the prescribed policies and procedures.
d) Maintain and track loan portfolio for the branch and regularly report to the accountant on the progress of this function. Posting to loan subsidiary ledger accounts (including repayments that have not been posted on the VB account statement on recapitalization). Ensure that all loans processed have the prior cycles cleared to zero
e) Writing journal entries (Debit/Credit memos) for loan adjustments and other loan portfolio related transactions.
f) Making an immediate follow-up on aged loans on a monthly basis with the branch accountant from the branches (keeping records of all communications & actions taken.)
Reporting:
a) Conduct basic accurate reports as requested by the branch accountant.
b) Respond to issues raised in Branch meetings and provide a response to the Branch accountant within two business days of the reported meeting.
c) Compilation of the validation report on client numbers, outstanding portfolio and aged loans, establish reasons for the variances.
d) Conduct weekly/monthly bank reconciliation for the branch and forward them to the branch accountant with all the adjustments attached copy clearing unapplied deposits, bank charges and errors.
Booking Keeping:
a) Making correct and complete entries of all transactions ensuring that the narration relates clearly to the transaction. Organize and forward the batched vouchers to branch accountant with a detailed log of posted batches in the batch register.
b) Prepares accurate cheques for loan disbursements and other branch transactions. Forwards them to the branch accountant for review. Arranges to send to Head office for verification and second signatory with all the attached documents.
c) Reviewing and controlling petty cash voucher replenishments and ensure availability of funds at all times through the standard procedure as arranged by the branch management. Follow closely the policy on petty cash like replenishment levels and all other relevant policies.
d) Ensure that cash is available for every cheque issued.
Data/File security:
a) Data processed should be protected from destruction; unauthorized persons should not access the data, log off every time you are off your desk.
b) All financial information about the branch/FINCA Uganda should be kept under key and lock for confidentiality.
c) File all the batched vouchers in an orderly manner by pre-numbered voucher numbers & stored in a secure place & keeping them out of reach to unauthorized persons.
Back office processing:
a) Prepares all the batch vouchers, withdrawal slips, repayments and other transaction from the tellers, counts the net cash balance daily with the till sheets and general ledger in SIEM6.
b) Perform and posts all the transactions to and from the Teller to provide quality service to customers and a branch as a whole.
c) Review all the withdrawals above the set limit of the Teller cashiers to be approved by the regional manager.
d) Arranges for any cash demands from the strong room to cover the branch cash requirements, in liaison with the branch accountant.
Maintaining records:
a) Creates filing system for all accounting records.
b) Ensures that all accounting documents are filed on a timely basis
c) Ensures that files are kept within prescribed retention periods set by government or state authorities
Other duties:
a) Perform any other duties as required or requested by the branch accountant, and automatically step in for the branch accountant in case of his/her absence and perform all tasks except (signing and approving of transactions of any kind or cheques).

Qualification and experience
Minimum of Diploma in a Business/Accounting related field
At least 1 years’ working experience in the Accounting/Administrative field
Key personal competences
Proficiency in use of computer
Ability to work in a team
Good analytical skills and attention to details.


How to Apply

Applicants should submit their documents which should include photocopies of academic documents and testimonials, a CV with at least three reference contacts including a day time telephone (professional and not personal, including current or most recent employer) to the

Chief Executive Officer,
FINCA Uganda Limited MDI,
Plot 22, Ben Kiwanuka Street,
P.O Box 24450,
Kampala