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Finance Officer

Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
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Teach For Uganda

Category: Finance Total Positions: Location: Kampala, Uganda Full-time Salary: Attractive Posted 9 months ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Financial Recordkeeping & Compliance (40%) • Maintain up-to-date and accurate accounting records in QuickBooks in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and in line with TFU’s financial policies and procedures • Process and ensure proper approval of all payment vouchers, maintaining sequential order and completeness of documentation. • Liaise with the Procurement Officer to obtain original supporting documents (e.g., invoices, receipts) for timely processing of payment vouchers. • Maintain an organized, secure, and easily retrievable filing system for all financial records for audit and compliance purposes • Regularly update and monitor schedules of TFU debtors and creditors; submit weekly status reports to the Finance Manager. • Maintain and update the monthly Withholding Tax (WHT) schedule, ensuring timely filings and reconciliations. • Financial Reporting and Analysis (30%) • Contribute to the timely preparation of monthly financial reports, including management accounts and donor reports. • Perform monthly bank reconciliations and account schedules by the 1st working day of the following month. • Oversee requisition and accountability processes, ensuring expenses are correctly coded to respective budget lines and aligned with approved work plans and cost- sharing guidelines. • Assist the Finance Manager in audit preparation, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and transparency of financial documentation. • Process payments in accordance with approved organizational budgets and payment procedures. • Verify supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with donor requirements. • Maintain an updated record of accounts payable and receivable and follow up on outstanding balances. • Compliance and Internal Control (20%) • Execute month-end closing processes including ledger reconciliations, FlexiPay, and debit card transactions. • Monitor and enforce internal financial controls, ensuring proper audit trails and documentation. • Provide support during both internal and external audits and implement audit recommendations • Ensure compliance with TFU’s financial policies and donor regulations. • Support the Finance Manager in the implementation and monitoring of internal financial controls. • Provide orientation and training to new staff on financial procedures when needed • Budget and Cash Flow Management (10%) • Assist the Finance Manager in budget preparation and monitoring. • Monitor monthly expenditure against budgets and report variances in a timely manner. • Support in the preparation of cash flow forecasts
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration or a related field. • At least Level II of professional Accountancy body such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA is an added advantage. • At least three (3) years of relevant experience in similar role with reputable organization, preferable INGO. • Mandatory experience using QuickBooks online (accounting system entry, reporting, reconciliations). Note: You must have hands-on, working experience with QuickBooks. Experience working in an NGO or donor-funded organization is highly preferred. • Preferred Competencies • Strong financial expertise and familiarity in management and accounting practices. • Sound practical knowledge of accounting systems-QuickBooks. • Auditing awareness (ISAs) • Financial systems and records management & reporting in an NGO setting. • Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook • Attention to detail, organizational and time-management skills. • Good analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills. • High levels of integrity, discretion, and accountability. • Proven ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders. • Must be organized, dependable, results oriented and able to work independently and achieve results, with very minimal supervision • TFU Competencies (for all TFU Staff) • Put Children First in all actions and decisions. • Embrace a Quest to Continuously Learn. • Practice Humility and Respect for all. • Foster Teamwork to achieve collective goals.
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