Finance Assistant job at HR & Management Agency

Job Description

Job Title : Finance Assistant Department : Finance Reports to : Finance & Grants Manager Key working relationships : All staff Job Summary: To assist in the smooth financial management by ensuring proper accountability of funds and ensure proper book keeping. Key Result Areas • Prepare Payment Schedules for bank uploads. • Receive and process requisitions for review and approval. • Process and Reconcile staff advances, accountabilities and manage their retirement. • Collect all field staff accountabilities and ensure all supporting are attached. • Ensure proper filing, Scanning and custody of all finance and related documents. • Review vendor’s invoices & reconcile them with Local purchase order form & other documents for accuracy & completeness. • Attend and resolve all payment queries raised by staff and suppliers. • Managing office petty cash. • Support in maintaining the fixed asset register and project Asset registers. • Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Person Specification and Qualifications • Honor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting) or; Honors of Science Accounting & Finance or; Honor’s degree of Business Administration (Accounting) from a recognized University. • At least One (1) year’ experience in Accounting and/or Finance • Experience working in an NGO is added advantage. Skills and Experience: • Must have at least 1 years’ experience in a similar or related position; • Previous experience working with NGOs is desired • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team. • Working knowledge of Accounting packages • Knowledge of basic accounting principles and ethics. • Computer literacy in the use of MS Office Suite – Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, with practical experience in the use of electronic communications including internet, etc. • Excellent Word and Excel skills. • Effective oral and written communication skills in English Expected Gross Salary: 2,000,000/= (Two million Uganda shillings only