JOB DESCRIPTION

Under Supervision of the Head of Finance and Contracts, the Finance and Accounting Officer will be responsible for preparing financial reports and maintaining records of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenditure, payments and other financial activities. She/he conducts regular checks of the internal controls, leads the preparation of the monthly accounts closure of the operation, and ensures that disbursements are in accordance with the budget in compliance with UfMS financial regulations and policies. She/he will perform accounting tasks and back up the team when required. The candidate should be proactive, flexible and able to organize their work independently with a strong sense of responsibility and commitment. Being able to adjust to multiple tasks under at times very tight deadlines is essential.