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Finance Officer Lira
Finance Officer Lira
28,Semptember 2022
The Human Resource Manager & Development
Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)
Dear Sir/Madam.
Subject: Application for Position of Finance Officer
In reference to the career opportunities in your organization, and the job description for Finance Officer Role, am
motivated to apply for this position. I am an accountant, with professional qualification ranging from First Degree of
Business Administration-accounting option, CPA final level of Completion, and currently am a waiting for the award of
Master’s Degree of Business Administration- Finance option from Makerere University. I am a computer literate with
hands on experience in Navision, Sage Pastel, and Sun system accounting software, IFMS- Government accounting
system, Microsoft Excel, work and Power point.
I have over 6 years working experience on donor funded programs with NGOs, and Government. I have worked on
PEPFAR programs with Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) attached to Rakai Health Sciences Program
(RHSP) where I worked as Assistant accountant. Currently, am based in Gulu District, working as Financial
Accountant on food and Security Project for the Restoration of Livelihoods in the Northern Region(PRELNOR)
(www.prelnor.molg.go.ug) covering 9 districts of (Gulu, Adjumani, Amuru, Nwoya, Agago, Lamwo, Kitgum, Pader
and Omoro) funded by International fund for Agricultural Development(IFAD) being implemented by the Ministry of
Local Government.
My current responsibilities are majorly proper Financial Management Procedures, as per the Project implementation
and Financial Manual, Budget monitoring and compliance, Reviewing the accuracy, authenticity and eligibility of staff
and other partners’ accountabilities, ensuring the availability of funds to support the implementation of project
activities.
Basing on the job description for this position and my current experience, am confident that if am considered a
successful candidate, I will perfectly deliver on this role.
Yours faithfully
Frank Kajjumba
Frank Kajjumba, 36 Years old Tel: +256 774837420, +256 702947047.
Master Degree of Business Administration- Finance Option-(Finalist) Makerere University-Uganda
Bachelor Degree of Business Administration- Accounting option-Makerere University-Uganda.
CPA Level III.
Achievements:
I have successfully setup, and maintained a robust financial management system in tandem with donor financing
agreement in the Project operational Areas; I have ensured that Project Financial procedures are critically adhered to
as detailed in the Project Implementation and Financial Manual. At all times, I have maintained sound liquidity
position of project, through preparing accurate and timely quarterly cash flow projections
Through quarterly budget stakeholder engagement, I have successfully provided a technical input in timely budget
preparation, consolidation, and monitoring to ensure smooth flow of project activities, and avoiding budget overruns.
Employer: Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) under Rakai Health Sciences Program
Programs: Determined Resilient Empowered AIDS-free Mentored and Safe women (DREAMS), Voluntary Medical
Male Circumcision (VMMC), Prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT), Orphans & Vulnerable Children
(OVC)
Supported by: United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR),
Achievements.
I successfully coordinated with, and supported the field staff in timely disbursement of funds for implementation of
project activities. As an Assistant Accountant, I successfully implemented, and adhered to (PEPFAR) Financial
management procedures.
Actively monitored the Budget performance of established Community Based Organizations (CBOs) through Sub-
grants, and ensured that all expenditures were eligible as per the donor agreements, and signed memorandum of
understandings (M.o.U)
Duties and Responsibilities
Critically review activities participant lists, for attendance, Registration before making Mobile money transfers.
Supported in the preparation, and monitoring of activity Budgets.
Preparing, cash forecast, and ensure sufficient funds available for program activities.
Preparing bulk Mobile Money templates for payments through coordination with field staff.
Continuously reconcile Beyonic Mobile Money account, and follow up on unpaid transactions.
Analyse,capture,and accurately allocate expenditures on correct Budget line in Navision accounting software
Reviewing all funds requests, and transfers to CBOs for implementation of program activities.
Ensuring that all support documentations are attached on Payment vouchers and stamped paid.
Archiving, and chronologically file project vouchers in manner that enables easy retrieval.
Generate monthly fuel consumption reports and ensure fuel log sheets are fully attached
Preparing monthly 6% WHT, 18% VAT, NSSF,and PAYE Schedules for timely filling to statutory authorities.
Preparing monthly Staff advances register, and communication to staff on delayed accountabilities.
Ensuring accurate end of month account reconciliations, and passing appropriate journal entries (JVs)
Education Background
2008 -2011 Bachelor Degree of Business Administration (BBA) - Accounting & Finance Option
Institution: Makerere University Kampala-Uganda
Certificates awarded
Publication
Integrated Financial Management Information Systems (IFMIS), Financial Probity, and Financial Accountability
among Employees in District Local Government (A case Study of Wakiso District)
Signature
Frank Kajjumba