Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the Children has a staff complement of over 200 persons. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. In 2013, we reached over 143 million children through our work around 52m directly and 91 million indirectly around the world.

Save the Children seeks to fill the following vacant positions and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Persons for the operations.

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the person will provide technical assistance for aspects related to financial management and reporting. The Cost and management Accountant may be called upon as and when necessary to support the emergency team in cases of humanitarian crisis.

Academic back ground, Experience & Person Specifications:

General specifications applicable to all positions:

Please refer to the detailed description of the jobs and the key selection criteria by visiting our website: www.savethechildren.ug

Application letters with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to:

The Director of Human Resources & Administration
Save the Children
Plot 68/70, Kira Road
P O Box 12018
Kampala
Or on email: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org

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Required skills are below:Candidate must have 35 years working experience in an FMCG environment at plant/factory levelShould be actively involved in costing of raw material, projections of raw material requirement based on sales projections etc. knowledge of stock inventory finished goods and raw materialQualified Commerce Graduate/preferably if done some qualification in cost accountingMust have sound knowledge of SAP in CO module

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Job Title: Accountant
REPORT TO: General Manager
Location: Kampala
Country: Uganda
Job Description (Duties):

In consultation with other senior managers identify short and long-term financial targets which are in line with company’s overall corporate strategy.
Monitor and report on the financial performance of Company in terms of the above targets against budgets/plans, and review and report on variations to plans, offering action to take advantage of any given opportunity.
Support the Management in the preparation and monitoring of the financial Business Plan, and in the preparation of financial report
Ensures that monthly, quarterly and other periodic accounts and financial statements are produced accurately and on a timely basis.
Develop, implement and monitor plans to optimize company’s cash management functions.
Co-ordinate the provision of revenue information including the daily cash positions and ensure all the revenues are billed, Invoiced in time and recognized in the General Ledger.
Implement the company’s credit management policies and procedures and produce timely and accurate credit reports for all the customer segments
Ensure that goods received are in accordance with the relevant Purchase Order in terms of quantity, quality, price and Liaise with the GM to ensure timely payment to suppliers.
Facilitates regular internal and external audits and files statutory returns.
Review Requisitions and issues Purchase Orders as appropriate and Liaise with various agencies to ensure timely supply of materials ordered.
Work performance of staff in the department including their development, deployment, appraisal, training etc. in line with company policies and procedures

Necessary Qualifications:

A bachelors degree in a business related field.
Additional accounting qualifications i.e. ACCA/ CPA
Supervisory skills.
Strong analytical skills.

How to Apply:

If interested, please submit in person a typed up-to-date CV and application letter with copies of your academic papers to;

NFT Consult – Uganda,Kisozi Complex, Plot 6/8 Kyaggwe Road, Nakasero
Tel: +256 0414237904 / 24, 0312266904

If applying online, please send an email to salesjobs@nftconsult.com. ( In the Subject line please indicate the position you are applying for i.e "Accountant")

Attach your CV and application letter ONLY; please merge them into ONE file in MS word or PDF format.

DO NOT attach scanned academic papers or documents when applying online.

Deadline: 30th August 2011

Fields of Life
Job Title: Finance Manager- Accounting

Job Role

 The finance officer- accounting will be responsible for the overall accounting and bookkeeping functions to ensure the efficient and effective management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES;

 Maintenance and updating/ entry of all transactions into the financial system.

Preparation of monthly and year end financial reports.

Knowledge and experience required

At least CPA/ACC/ CIMA part 2

Honesty and high integrity

Willingness to work long hours with limited supervision.

How to apply
If interested in the above post please send your CV and application letter to the
Personnel Manager Fields of Life
plot 2677 Tankhillroad,

Deadline for receiving applications 9th march 2011by 5: pm

Job Title: Accounts Assistant.

Main duties and responsibilities.

- Receive cash and cheques and raise receipts.

- Bank promptly the cash and cheques

- Provide support to the accounting and financial reporting system.

- Inventory accounting and control.

- Prepare financial reports as requested.

- Prepare and implement the payroll.

Qualities and experiences:

- Aged between 28-35 years.

- An Honours Bachelors Degree in either Accounting or Financial Management or Business Administration or Business Studies.

- ACCA level II or CPA level III is an added advantage.

Closing Date: Tuesday 17th December, 2010

Applicants with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of degree certificates with transcripts, names of three referees and the applicant’s daytime telephone contact should be sent to;

Director Human Capital Management & Development,

Johnson & Johnson , Certified Public Accounts,

Plot 8-10 Kampala Road,

P.O Box 6164,

Kampala, Uganda.