Finance and Accounts Assistant.- African Palliative Care Association (APCA)  The African Palliative Care Association (APCA) is a young, dynamic and fast growing non-governmental organisation registered in Uganda with an Africa-wide mandate to promote and support access to affordable and culturally appropriate palliative care services for people with life-threatening illnesses, such as HIV/AIDS, cancer and other non- communicable diseases, and their families. APCA exists to ensure that palliative care is underpinned by evidence, widely understood and integrated into all health systems in order to reduce pain and suffering across Africa. APCA invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions based at the head office in Kampala, Uganda. Finance and Accounts Assistant. Job summary: The Finance and Accounts Assistant under the direction of the Finance Officer provides support to the Finance Department in finance management and accounting. Main areas of responsibility Raising payment vouchers for all approved funds requisitions, maintaining a good filing system for the payment vouchers and all supporting documents. Maintaining petty cash, making petty cash payments and timely cash replenishment and ensuring all supporting documents are attached to the petty cash vouchers. Posting transactions in the QuickBooks system in a timely manner. Checking bank balances and ensuring there are enough funds on the bank account before raising payments. Prepare the payroll on a timely basis and compile returns for statutory deductions like NSSF, PAYE, WHT, LST) and ensuring that payments are made and returns are filed promptly. Raising payroll journals and monthly reconciliation of payroll control accounts (NSSF, PAYE, Net pay) and withholding tax account.

Requirement: Bachelor's degree in commerce (B.COM) or BBA or an accounting- related field. At least 3 years working experience in a busy NGO. Salary. APCA will offer a competitive salary commensurate with skills and experience for each post.

Salary : APCA will offer a competitive salary commensurate with skills and experience for each post.  How to apply: Please send your full CV, covering letter, copies of academic certificates and the names of two referees to jobs@africanpalliativecare.org addressed to: Executive Director, African Palliative Care Association, P. 0. Box 72518, Kampala, Uganda or hand deliver at Plot 850 Dr. Gibbons Road, Makindye. Closing date for the receipt of applications is 22th July 2012. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. To receive a full job description for each post and for more information about APCA, please contact us through info@africanpalliativecare.org or visit our website at www.africanpalliativecare.org.