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Job Summary

Job Title:
Finance Assistant
Employer:
Adara Development
Location:
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Finance Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Friday, 23 May 2025

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About the Organisation

Finance Assistant job at Adara Development | Apply Now

Kiwoko, Uganda

Adara Development is an international non-profit organization dedicated to improving health and education outcomes for people living in extreme poverty, with a strong focus on maternal, newborn, and child health, as well as remote community development. Founded in 1998, Adara has earned global recognition for its evidence-based, high-impact programs and its unique business-for-purpose model, which leverages funding from Adara’s corporate advisory arms to support its charitable mission.

The organization cultivates a values-driven, inclusive work culture that emphasizes integrity, compassion, and excellence, offering employees the opportunity to work on transformative projects while benefiting from professional development and flexible work arrangements. With operational hubs in Uganda and Nepal, and support offices in Australia, the UK, and the US, Adara combines local knowledge with global expertise to deliver sustainable, community-led solutions.

Its innovative approach ensures long-term impact through strategic partnerships, research, and capacity building. Guided by core values of service, competence, teamwork, and humility, Adara remains committed to ethical practice, transparency, and social justice. Its work is rooted in corporate social responsibility, with a deep commitment to uplifting marginalized communities and advocating for global equity. For more information, visit www.adaradevelopment.org.

Are you looking for Finance jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Finance Assistant job at Adara Development

Full Time

Deadline: 

23 May 2025

Job Title

Finance Assistant job at Adara Development

Adara Development

Job Description

Job Title:  Finance Assistant (Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: Adara Development

Duty Station: Kiwoko, Uganda

  • To manage daily mobile money payments and the petty cash register of Adara Development (Uganda) (DEVU)

  • To maintain financial entries, in the Accounting System

  • To support the Finance Officer as required

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.

Interested persons who meet the above criteria should submit their applications (cover letter together with an updated CV indicating three recognised referees, their addresses and functioning telephone contacts) together with relevant academic documents, copy of national ID to: careers@adaragroup.org

Deadline: 23rd May 2025

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How to Apply

Perform ongoing accounting tasks

  • Prepare payments and ensure the payments are authorized by appropriate staff, paid on time, and follow Adara’s financial processes and procedures

  • Monitor Mobile Money Platform for unprocessed or returned payments

  • Maintain petty cash voucher books and Excel register

  • Scan expenditure support daily and save to the appropriate folders

  • Enter payments into the Accounting System in line with relevant programme budget for further review

  • Custodian of petty cash, carrying out weekly cash counts and obtain approval

  • Assist in the preparation of the monthly fund request to be sent to the Global Support Office in Sydney, Australia

  • Maintain the fixed asset register, perform periodic physical counts of the assets, and review the state of the assets

  • Ensure DEVU’s assets and financial information are adequately safeguarded, and that confidentiality is maintained

  • Work with the team to organize emergency and nutrition support forms.

  • Support in the procurement process and ensure that all items are engraved

  • Maintain car hire Excel sheet as required and ensure month end invoices align to records


Monitor and evaluate financial policies and procedures

  • Ensure DEVU follows all financial policies and procedures, and key controls are maintained

  • Ensure DEVU staff are compliant with the adopted financial policies and procedures


Compliance and statutory requirements

  • Assist with the DEVU external audit process as directed

  • Ensure DEVU complies with withholding taxes on transactions where applicable

Finance Assistant job at Adara Development

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  • Relevant degree or diploma in business, accounting, or economics.

  • A minimum of one-year hands-on experience in a relevant role


Competencies

  • Knowledge of the requirements set by the Ugandan Revenue Authority and other relevant regulatory bodies of Uganda

  • Sound knowledge of accounting principles

  • Experience using accounting software to manage payments and reconciliations

  • Computer literate and experience using Microsoft Office, in particular Excel and Word

  • Excellent time management skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to demonstrate working in a complex environment

  • Strong understanding and ability to demonstrate strong internal controls and procedures


Desirable

  • Working towards an accounting qualification

  • Experience working for an NGO in a relevant role

  • Exposure to online payment platforms and/or online banking



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