About SBCA Project:
The Social and Behavioral Change Activity (SBCA) is a five-year program implemented through a cooperative agreement between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID/Uganda) and Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs (CCP). The vision of USAID’s Social and Behavioral Change Activity is a Uganda where individuals and communities are not just healthy, but resilient, supported by strong adaptable systems and institutions to lead productive lives. The SBC Activity supports the Government of Uganda (GoU) and US government (USG) implementing partners to design and implement Social and Behavioral Change (SBC) communication initiatives that contribute towards reduction in Maternal and Child mortality, Malaria prevalence, Total Fertility rate, new HIV infections, TB prevalence and improved Nutrition out comes, resilience and improved SBC systems and expertise.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare auditable journal entries
Assemble financial vouchers in an organized way that facilitates quick review and approval that meet audit standards and are signature ready with the first submission
Immediately inform, guide and request revision to supporting documents that do not meet donor, University or audit requirement (e.g. incomplete or inaccurate forms, missing support, illegible photocopies, missing printed names, signatures, dates, etc.)
Enter financial vouchers into QuickBooks daily ensuring the accuracy and completeness of each entry
Make timely and appropriate escalated follow-ups with travelers to ensure they reconcile advances
Assist in reviewing travel and program accountabilities to ensure accuracy and proper cost allocations
Ensure timely and appropriate transfers of cash between the UGX and the USD bank accounts
Maintain photocopies of financial transactions and file per CCP imprest filing procedures
When necessary, write checks for disbursement and receipts for cash received
Support completion of end-of-month tasks in a timely manner, with minimal or no errors
Conduct routine and ad hoc independent verifications of transactions submitted to finance
Ensure the completeness, accuracy, timeliness, adequacy and appropriateness of all financial transactions and related support i.e. ensure all financial transactions meet audit standards
Review invoices to ensure all applicable withholdings and taxes are correct per accounting and revenue authority guidelines
Prepare, process and keep records of VAT exemption and reimbursement documentation, and remit based on prevailing host country and sponsor guidelines for CCP and USAID funded award project subrecipients
Ensure documentation supporting VAT transactions is adequate, appropriate, complete and correct for CCP and USAID funded award project subrecipients
Engage, submit and follow-up on VAT submissions with USAID
Follow appropriate protocol for reporting suspected internal controls violations
Act at all times in accordance with the country law and standards of accounting practices
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Experience managing USAID cooperative agreements including a working knowledge of the 2 CFR 200/700 a significant added advantage
At least three years of experience in the financial management of donor-funded programs of similar size
Bachelor’s degrees in Commerce Finance, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field; Master’s degree in related field is an added advantage
Certified Public Accountant (CPA); part qualified or equivalent will also be
Considered; either is an added advantage
Knowledge of U.S. Government cost principles, rules and regulations
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment
At least an intermediate skill level using Microsoft Excel and Word and QuickBooks
Ability to apply mathematical concepts that include but are not limited to algebra, probability, statistics and numerical analysis
Ability to apply mathematical concepts that include but are not limited to algebra, probability, statistics and numerical analysis
Ability to communicate adequately and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged to submit e-mail applications to jobs@jhccpug.org with copies of current CV, cover letter and three professional referees. Please indicate which position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.
Deadline: 28th June 2021