Accountant – Vredeseilanden

About VECO:
Vredeseilanden (VECO) is a Belgian NGO that envisions a world in which small scale farmers claim their rights to achieve sustainable livelihoods. We believe that small scale farming can feed the world and reduce rural poverty while respecting the limits of the earth. VECO East Africa seeks to contribute to viable livelihoods and empowerment of organised small scale farmers through improved income from sustainable agriculture. VECO facilitates sustainable Agricultural Chain Development with small scale farmers and private sector in East Africa. We support small scale farmers in their ambitions to feed a growing world population.

Job Summary: The Accountant will provide support financial support to the VECO Uganda program under the guidance to the Finance, HR and Admin Manager. The incumbent will provide administrative and logistics support for the good functioning of the Mbale Regional Office.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Responsible for daily accountancy tasks, following agreed reporting format
· Ensure timely consolidation of accounts
· Oversee the pilot level accounting (veco spending)
· Preparation and submission of reports
· Responsible for collecting justification proofs, control the conformity with regulation of expenses
· Provide financial and logistical support
· Manages services contracts (cleaning, ICT)

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant should hold a University Degree in Finance and Accountancy or equivalent by experience, Holder of CPA
· A minimum of three years’ experience at country level
· Prior exposure and experience with people management
· Prior experience in an international environment
· Excellent analytical skills
· Good coaching skills
· Reliable, accurate and respects deadlines
· Excellent cross-cultural communicator and active listener
· Good working knowledge of relevant PC software
· Knowledge of Navision is an asset
· Proficiency in English
· Knows key concepts and tools in HRM
· Has a strong affinity with VE mission and values
· Positive attitude focused on win-win solutions
· Acts with integrity and respects others (working together)
· Constructively challenges self and others (making it happen)
· Ability to deliver commitments (accountable)
· Creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team, fosters open dialogue and shares successes (building effective teams)
· Inspires people to act (in accordance with the vision/plan of Vredeseilanden)
· Willingness to learn and share lessons learnt

How to Apply:
Please send a copy of your motivation Letter and updated CV to veco-ug@veco-eastafrica.org and copy Emmanuel.odongo@veco-eastafrica.org with the position title in the subject line.

You may send to:
Uganda Program Mbale Field Office,
Plot 18, House No. 261 Wanale Road, Mbale
P. O. Box 2379, Mbale Uganda East Africa.

Deadline: 18th September 2015.