Job Title: PROGRAMME ACCOUNTANT
About this Job:
The Justice and Reconciliation Project (JRP) is a nonprofit organisation based in Gulu. JRP has played a key role in transitional justice in Uganda since 2005 through seeking to understand and explain the interests, needs, concerns and views of the communities affected by conflict. Aiming to promote locally sensitive and sustainable peace, our work focuses on the active involvement of communities in research and advocacy on local level transitional justice issues as a means of giving a voice to populations which have suffered from conflict for over twenty years. For further information see our website: www.justiceandreconciliation.com
PROGRAMME ACCOUNTANT
JRP seeks a qualified Programme Accountant to support the programme work of JRP in seeking to be financially responsive and accountable. The role supports the maintenance and development of financial and funding infrastructure that supports JRP’s programmes. It looks at day-to-day management and reporting on financial progress of JRP programmes in consultation with programme leaders. The role demands a varied range of skills and aptitudes. As a mid-level officer, the accountant works in close collaboration with the Management Team, programme team leaders and the Finance and Administration Team Leader. S/he supports the JRP team in planning and management of programme finances. The post is based at the JRP headquarters in Gulu.
Key duties include:
Maintenance and routine monitoring of finance systems.
Day-to-day records and book-keeping.
Preparing programme budgets in consultation with programme leaders.
Monitoring day-to-day financial progress.
Operating and maintaining accounting systems.
Ensuring programme value for money.
Requirement:
The successful candidate will have a relevant finance / management qualification (at least a Bachelor’s degree) and substantial experience in financial and administration management, ideally in the NGO sector.
How to apply:
To apply for these posts, please send an email to recruitment@justiceandreconciliation.com. Attach a CV, strong cover letter, academic qualifications and a list of at least three referees to be contacted in case of short listing.
All applications should be addressed to the Programme Coordinator. The closing date for applications is 30th MARCH 2012. Any form of lobbying or phone calls will lead to automatic disqualification of one’s application. No hard copy submissions will be accepted. JRP is an equal opportunity employer. Women and disabled persons are advised to apply for any of the above positions
