Finance and Administration Assistant

Reporting supervisor (s):

The Finance and Administration Assistant will report to the Finance Manager under the supervision of the Resident Programme Manager.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Management of office petty cash and imprest
• Support the validation of invoices and payment requests for approval
• Follow up accountabilities for kinds advanced and review supporting documents submitted
• Manage and maintain a filling system financial documents.
• Support country programme financial reporting.
• Support logistics, procurement requests and process
• Provide administrative support.
• Carry out any other duties assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting, Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option), Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Accounting option). Any relevant university qualification with a post graduate training in Finance and Administration.
• Skills and competencies: Overall, the position requires a profile to provide Finance and Administration support. The specific skills and competencies required include:
• Minimum of two years of experience in a similar role with a reputable company, International NGO or Development Cooperation.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting multi-year programmes
• Fluent communication (orally and written) in English.
• Pro-active and representative attitude.
• An eye for details, analytic and content oriented.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office and accounting software’s, internet usage and multimedia apps);
• Ability to make timely decisions under pressure and yet work independently.
• High level of integrity, capacity to carry out due diligence in all transactions
• Gender sensitive
• Team player

How to Apply:

All applications indicating dates of availability, expected remuneration together with an updated Curriculum Vitae written in a standard format should be submitted to:

The Resident Programme Manager

VNG International Uganda Programme

[email protected]

Deadline: 9th August, 2024.