About US:
Montrose is an international development project management and consultancy company providing support to clients operating in the developing world. Specialized in the sectors of health, education, rural livelihoods and private sector development, our clients include bilateral and multilateral development agencies, the private sector, Non-Governmental Organizations and other development stakeholders. Montrose has its head office in UK, and regional offices in Africa (Kampala) and Asia-Pacific (Yangon).
Job Summary: The Finance Assistant will assist the Finance Manager (based in Kampala) and Director of Finance and Administration (based in Jersey) in the financial and accounts management of the Montrose group and its operations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Input financial data into Quickbooks software and other financial systems
· Carry out monthly bank reconciliations
· Assist the Finance Manager and Director of Finance & Administration to prepare month closing and consolidation of project and intercompany accounts
· Provide support in the preparation of accounts for year-end audit where required
· Support maintenance of financial records filing
· Support the implementation of tracking systems for payments and receivables for the company and each project
· Support the preparation of payments
· Support the payroll system and ensure all payroll related filing is maintained
· Other financial support as required
· Support with local tax laws in relation to financial activities (VAT, WHT, PAYE etc) for MA and MLLP
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant should have direct experience in finance/accounting/bookkeeping
· Computer literacy i.e. proficiency in Microsoft Office package, especially Excel
· Excellent written and spoken English
· Ability to work independently and also within a small team
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send an updated and detailed CV together with a covering letter explaining how you are suited for the position at hruk@montroseint.com
NB: Please include ‘FA Kampala’ in the subject of your email. This is a rolling recruitment and applications will be considered before the deadline.
Deadline: 10th November 2017