Earn Over 2600 US Dollars Monthly as Chief Accountant at Margaret Thatcher Fund

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Job Title: Chief Accountant

Organisation: Margaret Thatcher Fund

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Salary: Monthly salary USD 2640 to 2740 based on skill and experience.

About Thatcher Fund:

Margaret Thatcher Fund was formed in 1999 to advance the cause of political and economic freedom for all. Drawing on Lady Thatcher's worldwide standing and expertise, we raised funds and helped to finance projects promoting Business enterprise, legal, and technical education, particularly in Eastern Europe, Asia, Latin America and Sub- Saharan African Countries. We has collaborated with charities, international donors including DFID,EU,NORAD,USAID,DANIDA IMF, WORLD BANK ,Universities, and Individuals & Major International Companies to raise fund to implement project aiming at poverty eradication, democracy & women empowerment.

We place special focus on working alongside poor women because, equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty. We seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and security.

Job Summary: The Chief Accountant will primarily be responsible for sound financial management and planning of the fund’s operations in the Horn of Africa. The position requires a person who is dedicated to accuracy of details while at the same time able to see tasks from a more overall perspective and one who is able to manage a large number of different donors in a busy working environment.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting/management/business administration;
• Be a Chartered Accountant certification or equivalent relevant education,
• At least three years’ professional experience, preferably in an international NGO,
• Possess professional financial management background,
• Proven IT financial skills, knowledge of Navision an advantage,
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills and excellent APS ,
• Possess the ability to work in a multi-cultural team,
• Proven ability to manage large and varied workloads, and
• Ability to handle stress and long work periods
• Highly pro-active, stable and robust character and a good team-player.

Other Benefits:

Group Life and medical cover.

4 days Rest and Recuperation(R&R) after 8 week in field location.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates with an urge to work with the Margaret Thatcher Fund are invited to send their applications including a one-page cover letter together with their CV (not more than 3 pages) with contacts of three professional referees to hr@thatcherfund.org

Please clearly indicate “Chief Accountant Position” in the subject heading of the email application.

Deadline: 27^th February, 2014 at 1700 hours