Background
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent humanitarian organisation working to provide durable solutions and promoting human security.
In Uganda, DRC works in north, north-western, south-western and north-eastern regions in a range of emergency/development support for the communities in need (for more information please go to www.drc.dk).
General objective
The finance intern will facilitate the efficient and effective financial operation of DRC operation. She/he will ensure compliance with the DRC operations Handbook alongside donor policies, procedures, guidelines and rules.
She/he will seek and receive policy guidance/instructions and support from the Senior Finance Officer and the Accountant in their respective areas of responsibilities.
Reporting line: The Finance Intern will directly report to the Senior Finance Officer
Specific tasks and responsibilities
The Finance Intern will perform the following tasks:
• Manage accounting files/ vouchers for the Country Office
• Prepare vouchers for Cash and Bank payments
• Prepare cheques and maintain the cheque register
• Ensure completeness and correctness of documents before any payment is made
• Scan financial vouchers on monthly basis
• In charge of verifying vouchers received from the field offices
• In charge of maintaining file register for finance files held in Kampala office
• In liaison with Logistics Department, follow up on receipts from Suppliers
• Any other duties assigned.
Personal Specifications
Essential:
• A degree in Accounting, Business Administration or the equivalent of the professional qualification in Accounting with at least Knowledge in CPA or ACCA level 2
• No experience required
• Good communication and writing skills in English
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with minimum supervision
• Computer literate (MS word & excel and other accounting software)
Preferable:
• Good IT skills
Conditions for the positions
• The position is planned for 3 months – Extendable depending on the need.
• We offer an Ex gratia allowance for every month completed.
HOW TO APPLY:
Application and CV
Applications should be in English and include the following:
1. A cover letter (1 page) in which you express your interest in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria.
2. Concise and accurate CV (maximum 3 pages). The CV should include information about your qualifications, name and contact details of 3 relevant references.
The application should be sent to administrator@drcuganda.org and the subject line should read
Finance Intern – Kampala
The deadline for submission of applications is Friday 28th October 2016.
We thank applicants for their interest in the position however; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.