Technical Assistant vacancy at Uva Wellassa University

Job Description

Vacancy for the Post of Technical Assistant - Finance Operations Technical Secretariats (OTS)

Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development (AHEAD) Project

Uva Wellassa University

The Uva Wellassa University, will entertain applications from suitably qualified candidates for the above post to the Operations Technical Secretariats (OTS), Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development (AHEAD) operation.

REQUIRED  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

The required qualifications and experience are as follows;

• A degree in Business Manage1nent/ Accounting/ Finance

• Having passed the G.C.E. O/L examination in six (06) subjects with three (03) credits including English, Mathematics & Sinhala/Tamil language AND

• Compulsory to have passed the G.C.E. AIL examination in Commerce Stream.

• Experience in administrative works.

• Other professional qualifications will be an added advantage.

General Conditions

•  Should be a Citizen of Sri Lanka.

•  Age should be below 35 years on the date of closing of application.

Key Tasks

 Subject to any specific directives given by the Director/OTS in coordination with the OTS office the main duties and responsibilities of the Technical Assistant - Finance will be to:

I .  Assist the OTS Staff in overall implementation of Operation activities

2.  Assist the OTS Staff for activities of physical, procurement and financial progress.

3.  Assist the OTS Staff in the management of Financial activities, in the following areas:

•  Management and utilization of Operation funds released to the OTS, with the approval of the Deputy Director/Finance(Prepa1ing vouchers & issuing the cheque)

• Maintaining proper financial records for all operation expenses (Cash book, Bank reconciliation & monthly accounts)

• Maintain a good rapport with the OTS officials to assist in procurement and other activities.

• Work collaborate with the bank.

• Maintain an efficient filing system.

• Maintain supporting documents.

• Update &  maintain ledgers.

• Update the fixed assets & inventory book.

• Supports external and internal Audit activities.

4.  Any other duties assigned by the OTS Staff

Mode of Selection

This is a full-time position. Initially the Contract Appointment shall be for a period of 12 months and 1nay be renewed based on performance and need during the Operation period.

Professional Competencies

• High level of proficiency in written and spoken English and Tamil/ Sinhala.

• Basic knowledge in Accounting & Finance.

• High level of IT literacy, especially in the areas of Electronic mailing, and Microsoft Word and Excel for office environment.

• Ability to communicate effectively in Sinhala/ Tamil and in English ,with officials and different stakeholders including local suppliers.

• Ability to function effectively in a team environment inspiring trust stand cooperation of other team men1bers

•Ability to achieve the targets in time align plan

Self-prepared application including academic and professional qualifications shall be emailed to dirahead@uwu.ac.lk on or before 13th September, 2021 (mention email subject as Vacancy for the Technical Assistant- Finance). Short-listed candidates will be called for an interview. The University reserve the right to shortlist the candidates. Applications, which do not meet the requirements, and applications which reach after the closing date, will be rejected without intimation. You may contact AHEAD/OTS Office for further details.

Email: ahead@uwu.ac.lk

Contact no: +94 55 2226622 -Ext: 1124 / +55 3127 378

Director (AHEAD/OTS) Uva Wellassa University