About FOWODE:
Forum for Women in Democracy is a non-partisan Women’s rights organization operating in Uganda with its head office in Kampala. FOWODE grew out of the Women’s Caucus of the 1994 – 1995 Constituency Assembly (CA) that debated and passed the 1995 Constitution. The organization’s mission is to promote gender equality in all areas of decision making through Capacity Development, Community Empowerment, Policy Engagement and Strategic Partnerships.

Job Summary: The Accounts Assistant will be part of the team responsible for maintaining an efficient and accurate Accounting function.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent will receive and process all requests for payment and ensure compliance with set guidelines and budgetary procedures.
Verify accountabilities, reconcile transactions and financial data and post them in the automated accounting system.
Provide support in the compilation and analysis of financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly, quarterly and annual accounts; and donor reports
Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures and donor requirements
Maintain an up-to-date assets register
The jobholder will be tasked with managing daily petty cash
Provide support in the preparation for financial audit and in the audit process
Tasked with stores management

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should at least hold a diploma in Accounting and Finance. Possession of a degree in Accounting and Finance will be an added advantage.
A minimum of two years’ experience in the use of financial systems and preparation of budgets and financial reports.
Previous exposure and experience working with a nongovernmental organization will also be an added advantage.
Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping terminology and practices; automated accounting systems (QuickBooks);
Computer literacy i.e. good knowledge of computer usage including Microsoft and Excel skills
Ability to compare data from a variety of sources for accuracy and completeness
Ability to understand and apply accounting guidelines, system updates and revisions, and policy changes
Ability to meet schedules and deadlines
Ability to communicate effectively
Keen attention to detail

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications, updated CVs with supporting documents and thee reference letters to:

The Executive Director
Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE)
Plot 15 Vubya close, Ntinda-Nakawa Road P. O. Box 7176, Kampala

Or email to: fowode@fowode.org and rebecca.kato@fowode.org

Deadline: Tuesday, 21st March 2017 by 5.00pm.