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Job Summary

Job Title:
Finance Assistant
Employer:
Innovations for Poverty Action
Location:
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Number of Positions:
Deadline:
Monday, 4 May 2026

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Deadline: 

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Finance Assistant Job at Innovations for Poverty Action

Innovations for Poverty Action

Job Description

The IPA Uganda Finance Department is responsible for all financial functions in Uganda, including accounting, payments and banking, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting, and grant financial management and compliance. The IPA Uganda Finance Department ensures compliance with donor regulations as well as Organizational internal policies and procedures.

Working in the Finance Department under the direction of the Associate Finance Manager, the Finance Assistant will assist in the processing and recording of payment transactions in a timely and accurate manner in line with IPA applicable policies and guidelines.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Daily Financial Operations & Processing
  • Process day-to-day financial transactions including mobile money payments, vendor payments, and expense processing in line with approved workflows
  • Maintain and update VAT and withhold tax schedules using standardized templates
  • Support preparation and submission of statutory filings with the relevant revenue authorities under defined procedures
  • Maintain organized financial records and documentation to support audit readiness
  • Execute finance tasks using ERP systems and automated tools
  • Accounts Payable, Compliance & Documentation Support
  • Conduct preliminary checks on vendor invoices for completeness and documentation accuracy
  • Support compliance reviews using standard templates and shared service guidelines
  • Coordinate with shared services teams and external audit support providers where required
  • Maintain structured documentation supporting procurement and payment processes
  • Financial Close, Reconciliation & Reporting Support 
  • Assist with preparation of reconciliation templates and monthly close documentation
  • Maintain finance schedules and trackers supporting reporting processes
  • Support preparation of data extracts and reports from ERP systems
  • Maintain structured filing for balance sheet support documentation
  • Other Roles: Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor commensurate with position roles and responsibilities

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