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Job Title:
Finance Officer Receivables
Employer:
Walimu
Location:
Country:
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Finance Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Tuesday, 23 April 2024

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Finance Officer Receivables job at Walimu | Apply Now

Kampala, Uganda

​Walimu, officially known as the World Alliance for Lung and Intensive Care Medicine in Uganda, is a non-governmental organization established in 2010 and incorporated in Uganda in 2013, dedicated to improving clinical care for severely ill patients in hospitals across Uganda. Renowned for its evidence-based approach, Walimu has collaborated with the Ugandan Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization to train over 500 health workers from 30 health facilities, enhancing patient management practices.

The organization fosters a collaborative work culture, emphasizing innovation, integrity, and partnership, offering employees opportunities to engage in impactful health interventions and research. With a team that grew from 114 in 2022 to 169 in 2023, Walimu provides various job opportunities in health research, policy advocacy, and program implementation. Since its inception, Walimu has evolved by integrating implementation science into its programs, focusing on behavior change interventions to enhance healthcare quality.

Operating primarily within Uganda, the organization's core values include evidence-driven work, excellence, innovation, integrity, and impactful partnerships. Demonstrating corporate social responsibility, Walimu actively engages in initiatives aimed at transforming patient care and improving health outcomes. For more information, visit their website at www.walimu.org.

Are you looking for Finance Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Finance Officer Receivables job at Walimu

Full-time

Deadline: 

23 Apr 2024

Finance Officer Receivables job at Walimu

Walimu

Job Description

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Under the direct supervision of the Finance & Grants Manager, the Finance Officer - Receivables will be responsible for receivables in terms of receiving, retiring staff advances & accountabilities, Post payments in QuickBooks cashbook. The function reports to the Finance & Grants Manager and works a lot in collaboration with the procurement department, various department end users and suppliers.

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  • Prepare BVRs for review by the Finance and Grants Manager and obtain feedback comments on major variances.

  • Assist the Finance and Grants Manager in executing budget reallocations for the projects.

  • Prepare a month-end checklist/report to be approved by the Finance and Grants Manager, however in collaboration with the Grants Assistant.

  • Perform donor funds ledger reconciliations on a monthly basis and present to the Finance and Grants Manager any major arising discrepancy.

  • Perform staff advance reconciliations on a monthly basis and present to the Finance and Grants Manager any major arising discrepancy.

  • Review ledgers for the statutory accounts generated from QB on a monthly basis to ensure balances are well explained.

  • Will support the accountant payable on confirming advance balances for staff requisitioning for activity and operational advances.

  • Receive and retire staff advances /accountabilities.

  • Post payments in QuickBooks cashbook

  • Ensure timely delivery of responsibilities assigned.

  • Any other authorized assignments.

Finance Officer Receivables job at Walimu

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  • A bachelor degree in business-related course i.e. BBA, Finance, Accounting, BCOM.

  • ACCA/CPA (U) will be of added advantage.

  • Two to three years of experience in busy commercial environment/FMCG involving import/export.

  • Strong knowledge of the accounting regulatory framework and standards is an added advantage.

  • Good computer knowledge, especially in an ERP environment and reporting tools (Good knowledge of common spreadsheet applications desirable).

  • Self-driven, results oriented.

  • High level of integrity.

  • Good communication skills across the business.

  • Able to plan and prioritize.

  • Experience in managing dead- lines and work load.

  • Strong stakeholder management skills.

  • Should be innovate and excellent team player with good analytical skills and attention to detail.

  • Comfortable dealing with people and a good listener.

  • Reliable, tolerant & determined.

  • Able to work extended hours when required.

  • Flexibility to work anywhere within Uganda is added advantage

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