Finance Assistant (Temporary)
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Location | Kampala, Uganda |
Date Posted | April 29, 2024 |
Category |
Accounting & Finance
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Job Type |
FULL_TIME
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Currency | UGX |
Description
ZOA is looking for a Finance Assistant to support the West Nile program. The Finance Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Finance & Administration Associate Manager in carrying out financial procedures according to ZOA policies. Finance Assistant will also support in cashbook management, mobile money payments, both hard copy and digital filing of financial documents & posting in ERP
Responsibilities
Administration of cash and bank transactions
Process timely payments for approved cash transaction by either cash or Beyonic payment system.
Review Mobile Money payments against Mobile Money Registration /consent forms, Participant registration/attendance forms, Cash transaction forms, and all related support documentation from the Activity implementing teams.
Maintains cash and an updated cash ledger on a weekly and monthly basis ensuring that it reconciles.
Ensure that documentation for all payments is complete in compliance to set policies.
Maintain both hard copy and digital filing system for all payments and finance related documents.
Ensure correctness of ERP entries.
Keeps track of all work advances and advises the supervisor on their status regularly.
Stamping of approved vouchers, proper filling and digital documentation of cash payments
Support any audits in the West Nile under guidance of the Finance & Administration Associate Manager
Maintains weekly cash and monthly counts reporting.
Accountability
Sensitize all stakeholders (beneficiaries, service providers, partners, government and other) on feedback and complaint mechanisms implemented by ZOA Uganda
Upon receipt of a complaint or feedback, ensure that it is correctly documented following correct reporting procedures.
Understand ZOA’s code of conduct and safeguarding policies, ensure adherence to these policies and that project activities are implemented with a “Do No Harm” approach.
Other additional roles
Follow all procedures provided by the Finance & Administration Associate Manager and the Finance Manager at country office.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Knowledge & Experience:
Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or any related field.
At least a minimum of INGO three years’ experience.
Proven relevant work experience in finance and administration.
Strong accounting skills including preparing Bank Reconciliation, Withholding Tax Schedules, Work Advance maintenance, Cash reconciliation; Good knowledge of financial practices.
Fluent command of English; as well as excellent written and spoken communication skills.
Practical experience in any of the accounting packages, Unit4(ERP) would be an added advantage.