UVRI - Entebbe: Grants/Accounts Assistant

Job title: Grants/Accounts Assistant
Reports to: Grants Manager

Overall Purpose of Job:

To ensure that the terms and conditions of the award are adhered to and that UVRI is responsive to relevant USG and GOU regulations. The incumbent will also coordinate all Cooperative agreement actions between UVRI and ICAP.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

Coordinate all the sub-award activities between UVRI and ICAP Manage the day to day finance, accounting and compliance aspects of the sub-award
Record, file and track all sub-award expenses and ensure that they are correctly allocated, are reasonable and are allowable
Make regular financial reports, as per sub award contract
Work closely with the Senior Accountant, Administrative Assistant and UPHIA project team lead.
Required Knowledge:

USG funding regulations
Work experience requirements:

3 – 5 years’ experience in grants or accounts for a USG funded project
Experience in financial and grants management systems in an NGO setting
Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration. Professional qualification in accounting or related field would be desirable.
Skills and attitude required:

Ability to work in a team-oriented and multi-cultural environment
Effective oral and written communication
Self-driven with a high sense of quality, efficiency and dedication

More information: http://www.uvri.go.ug/index.php/about-uvri/jobs-uvri/124-grants-accounts-assistant-laboratory-information-officer-logistics-assistant-and-driver