Project Officer- Finance

About this job Ankole Diocese and African Evangelistic Enterprise (AEE) Uganda a Christian Non Governmental Organization operating in over 25 districts of Uganda are implementing a community development project in Bugamba Sub County. Bugamba Community Development Project is located in Bugamba Sub County, Rwampara County in Mbarara district south Western Uganda, 56 kilometers off Mbarara - Kabate highway. The Project is aimed at improving the lives of the poorest women and vulnerable children through the Self Help Approach. Ankole Diocese and AEE Uganda wishes to fill the following positions: 2.
Job Title: Project Officer- Finance
Duty Station: Bugamba Main
Job Purpose:
Oversees the financial and accounting activities at the project level, prepares financial projections, prepares budget/expenditure estimates, monthly financial monitoring statements, maintains and enforces compliance with internal control system and accounts records for all financial transactions, and updates all records in accordance with AEE financial policies, guidelines and procedures

Job requirement Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
I. A Degree in Accounting, Finance or Procurement is desirable, II. Knowledge of tally accounting package III. Experience of project finance management is a plus IV. Experience in budgeting for development projects is desirable V. Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision, willing to reside in a rural area and start work immediately.
How to apply
Interested persons should send their application letters and CVs with two referees with their daytime active phone contacts and an introductory letter from a Church leader of the applicant not later than 7th September 2011 addressed and delivered to:
The Diocesan Secretary Ankole Diocese
P.OBOX 14 Mbarara

Applications can also be hand delivered at African Evangelistic Enterprise Uganda Plot 12 Berkeley Road Old Kampala P.O BOX 30768 Kampala.