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Educate! prepares youth in Africa with the skills to succeed in today’s economy. We tackle youth unemployment by partnering with schools and governments to reform what schools teach and how they teach it, so that students in Africa have the skills to attain further education, overcome gender inequities, start businesses, get jobs and drive development in their communities. Our model is delivered through practically-trained teachers and youth mentors. Educate!’s goal is to make this practical, skills-based model part of national education systems.
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Kampala, Uganda
Educate! is a transformative nonprofit organization with a mission to equip youth in Africa with the skills to succeed in today’s economy through experiential education, mentorship, and leadership development, empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs and changemakers. Highly acclaimed for its innovative, results-driven model, Educate! has received global recognition from institutions like the World Bank and the World Economic Forum, standing out as a leader in education reform and youth empowerment.
The organization nurtures a collaborative and purpose-driven work culture where team members are inspired to innovate, grow, and make a tangible impact, offering meaningful job opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and robust professional development pathways. Since its founding in 2009, Educate! has evolved from a pilot project in Uganda to a regionally impactful organization influencing national education systems in countries like Rwanda and Kenya.
Its model combines practical learning with policy advocacy, integrating entrepreneurship and workforce readiness into secondary school curriculums, reaching thousands of schools and millions of students. With core values centered on impact, learning, innovation, and integrity, Educate! is deeply committed to inclusive development and supports community advancement through partnerships, teacher training, and gender equity programs. To explore more about its mission, programs, and opportunities, visit www.experienceeducate.org.
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Deadline:
27 Dec 2024
Job Title
Finance Coordinator job at Educate
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Job Description
Job Title: Finance Coordinator
Organisation: Educate!
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Educate!, an award-winning non-profit social enterprise, is seeking a Finance Coordinator to work in our finance department in Uganda. You will be part of the finance team at Educate!. You will be responsible for cash flow planning to ensure sufficient funds in-country at all times. You will also be responsible for all disbursements on all the various payment platforms in use from time to time managing relationships with key stakeholders. Finally, ensuring timely filing and payment of taxes and other statutory obligations as well as leading collaborative efforts between Finance and the rest of the organization.
You will work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure timely preparation of monthly financials and BVAs. You will also collaborate closely with product teams and field staff to optimize finance systems and processes. You will report to the Finance Manager.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
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Deadline: 27th December 2024
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Disbursements – 50%
Timely processing of all payments.
Advising staff on proper procedures for the various types of payments.
Liaising with banks, aggregators and digital payment platforms to ensure smooth payment processing.
Liaising with procurement and product teams to ensure set payment days are adhered to.
Following up with approvers and bank signatories.
Compliance with Statutory Requirements – 20%
Filing of taxes & NSSF by the 27th of every month.
Timely filing of LST.
URA Ledger review to ensure nill ledger balances at all times
Cash Flow Planning & Forecasting – 20%
Sourcing and preparation of cash projections from all departments.
Preparation of cash requests from the US office.
Exchange rate negotiations with bank treasury teams.
Trainings – 10%
Training staff on finance procedures and processes.
Orientation of new staff.
Do feedback sessions on finance for both field and office staff.
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Dynamic experience highly preferred, with demonstrated ability to operate well in complex and fast-changing environments
4+ years of work experience, with 2+ years of experience in finance and accounting and financial analysis.
Financial integrity and budget management experience.
Solid experience in finance and accounting and financial analysis.
Passion for Educate!’s mission is a must, but past work in education or youth development is not required. We value diverse perspectives and encourage applications from people with a variety of backgrounds.
Fits our Five Cultural Tenets (see What is Educate! About? below); Learn more by looking at Educate!’s culture deck here
