About Samaritan’s Purse:
Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Job Summary: The Finance & Admin Officer will primarily ensure the proper accounting in line with Samaritan’s Purse policies and procedures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Finance Responsibilities:
Ensure that SP finance and procurement policies are uniformly applied by all SP programs, in close liaison with SP Program Managers, SP Field Logistics Officer and SP Kampala Finance Manager.
Maintain daily petty cash and bank ledgers for project spending using accurate coding and proper approvals.
In charge of liaising with the bank with regards to SP Uganda transactions.
Maintaining good working relationships with key stakeholders.
Ensure smooth running of financial disbursement and accountability.
Support staff and managers in implementing effective financial systems and accounting procedures.
Responsible for ensuring financial monitoring and proper recording of base and program expenditure in a timely fashion.
In charge of timely financial reporting to SP Kampala Finance Office as per set reporting deadlines.
Compiling, checking and proper filing of all finance documents.
Involvement in composing suitable financial reports on activities funded by IHQ, affiliates and Grantors.
Assist with internal, external and specific program audits.
Ensure that financial/accounting activity is carried out in accordance with Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Relieving other finance officers at their respective field offices.
With a generous and serving spirit perform all other tasks and responsibilities for the benefit of Samaritan’s Purse.
2. Administration Duties:
Manage and maintain cleanliness both within and outside office premises.
Actively facilitate purchase of general cleaning and stationary supplies as well keeping records of their stock and usage per project in accordance with SP finance policy;
Work closely with the Admin manager to coordinate hospitality services for visitors, including transport, lodging and reception at given office plus any other arrangements that arise.
Ensure regular liaison with service providers to improve service delivery; keep contacts and updates, timely payments, provide brochures to them for easy recognition and communication and a good relationship. Examples are Umeme, water, rent, security, newspapers, among others.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all administrative activities, enabling tracking and cross-checking of requests, preparing summary reports to Admin manager.
Perform any other duties or responsibilities assigned by the program manager(s) and the Finance Manager, Kampala

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidates for the Finance & Admin Officer should hold a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and be pursuing CPA/ACCA with Level 1 qualifications.
A minimum of two years’ experience in a related financial accounting and Administration environment.
The applicant must be a person of high integrity, and have good analytical skills and attention to detail.
The applicant must be computer literate and be conversant with different accounting software as well as MS Excel.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a good team player
Ability to learn fast.
The applicants must be committed Christians upholding the values of the organization.
The individual must maintain a personal relationship with and be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, as well as able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged to send an updated CV, covering letter and relevant documentation by email or hand delivery to the Samaritan’s Purse, Plot 11 Luthuli drive, Bugolobi or email it to the Human Resources, UgandaHR@samaritan.org

Deadline: 24th April 2015