Share this Job
Finance Officer job at Educate! | Apply Now
Are you looking for Finance Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Finance Officer job at Educate!
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
About the Organisation
Youth are the key to a more prosperous future for Africa. By 2035, the continent is poised to contribute more people to the global workforce than the rest of the world combined. Yet, many will struggle to secure dignified employment. It doesn't have to be that way.
Job Title
Finance Officer job at Educate!
Educate!
Job Description
Monthly preparation of “Unclosed” staff advances report shared with concerned staff. Reconciling staff advance accounts. Follow up on staff to bank all unused funds.Advising the Finance Manager on staff refunds due to over-accounting.
Duties and Responsibilities
Performance Objectives
QuickBooks Posting (50%)
Staff Advance Management (20%)
Enforcing Controls and compliance (20%)
Record Keeping (10%)
QuickBooks Posting (50%)
Preparing journal vouchers.
Entering all journal entries in QuickBooks by the 2nd working day of the subsequent month.
Reconciling ledger accounts.
Produce weekly transaction posting reports.
Staff Advance Management (20%)
Monthly preparation of “Unclosed” staff advances report shared with concerned staff.
Reconciling staff advance accounts.
Follow up on staff to bank all unused funds.
Advising the Finance Manager on staff refunds due to over-accounting.
Enforcing Controls and compliance (20%)
Ensuring that all staff accountabilities are in line with the updated Common Cost.
Flagging any policy compliance issues to the Finance Manager for action.
Supporting the Finance manager with other finance administrative tasks as may be assigned from time to time.
Record Keeping (10%)
Ensuring that azyments are fully supported by requisite documentation before filing.
Maintain detailed and traceable records of supporting documentation for all payment transactions and journal vouchers.
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL
SERVICES
RESIDENTIAL
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL
SERVICES
RESIDENTIAL
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL
SERVICES
RESIDENTIAL
Qualifications and Competencies
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Accounting with at least one year’s experience working in a busy finance environment.
At least 2 years experience in development work (NGO, Schools, Youth related work, Volunteers/Interns, School Practices, Church,Social Enterprises.
Strong accounting background with hands on experience making double entry transactions.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, with excellent MS Word and Excel skills, Power point, Email, google drive etc
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Must have knowledge in Finance and Account reconciliation, Double entry
Thoroughness when accomplishing tasks and paying attention to detail
Systems oriented, high integrity,Record keeping,
Experience in multitasking in a fast – paced environment, set priorities, work independently as well as thrive a team.
Fits our Five Cultural Tenets (see What is Educate! About? below); Learn more by looking at Educate!’s culture deck here
How to Apply
APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
Are you interested? Click the "APPLY" button below to submit your application.