About Mercy Corps:
Mercy Corps is an International NGO that exists to alleviate poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. Mercy Corps has been fully registered in Uganda as an operational NGO. Currently Mercy Corps has an office in Kampala and is implementing Food Security programs which comprise of Water and Sanitation, Livelihood and Agriculture and Conflict Mitigation Management Program in ;North and North Eastern Uganda. We implement programs in the northern districts of Pader, Kitgum, Agago, Lamwo, Kaabong, Abim and Kotido with funding from USAID, USDA, Walmart Foundation, SDC, DFID as well as other private donations.

Job Summary: The Finance Assistant Cashier will be responsible for assigned field office finances, compliance, budget monitoring, reporting, resources management, coordination with others, etc. He / she is responsible for assigned field office finances, compliance, budget monitoring, reporting, resources management, coordination with others, etc.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Expeditiously follow all Mercy Corps policies, procedures, grant compliance and documentation requirements.
Implement and Make sure all Mercy Corps FFM, procurement, assets management, HR policies and procedures are implemented.
Implement and ensure all respective donors and local Gov’t rules and regulations are respected.
Keep office safe, safe keys, cash and other assets in a secure and protected place.
Keep record of all cash, bank and advances on excel worksheet, update every day and reconcile daily.
Do cash counts weekly and whenever needed by Finance Officer, Finance Director, Country Director and official auditors directed by the supervisor..
Ensure all required documents are attached; calculations are correct, appropriate approvals and reviews made per the AAM before payment of any cash or bank payments.
Enter transactions to the accounting software under the supervision of the finance officer whenever required.
Ensure compliance with GAAPs, Ugandan and US laws and standard accounting practice.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should possess a Diploma or advanced certificate or equivalent in accounting or finance is required.
At least two years’ experience in cashier, finance assistant and accounting.
Past international NGO/PVO experience is preferred.
Accounting skills and experience in general ledger, journal entries, payroll, cash/bank mgt.
Computer literacy skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel and accounting software experience.
Excellent oral and written English skills

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications including a cover letter clearly stating your salary requirements, CV (with 3 referees), and copies of academic qualifications/certificates to the Human Resource Manager via E-mail to: mcuganda@ug.mercycorps.org will also be accepted.

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by Mercy Corps. Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.

Deadline: 6th March, 2015