Job Title: Finance Officer
Organisation: GOAL International
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Assistant Financial Controller
About US:
GOAL
is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to alleviating the suffering
of the poorest of the poor. We are a
non-denominational, non-governmental and non-political organisation. GOAL
Uganda country project focuses on two of GOAL’s three strategic sectors: Health
(including WASH and health accountability programming); and Livelihoods. GOAL
Uganda mainstreams HIV, gender, child protection and the environment/DRR across
all programming. GOAL works on a district focused approach, and uses a mixture
of direct implementation and partnerships with local civil society
organisations, private sector partners and District Local Government to give
effect to our mission.
is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to alleviating the suffering
of the poorest of the poor. We are a
non-denominational, non-governmental and non-political organisation. GOAL
Uganda country project focuses on two of GOAL’s three strategic sectors: Health
(including WASH and health accountability programming); and Livelihoods. GOAL
Uganda mainstreams HIV, gender, child protection and the environment/DRR across
all programming. GOAL works on a district focused approach, and uses a mixture
of direct implementation and partnerships with local civil society
organisations, private sector partners and District Local Government to give
effect to our mission.
Job Summary: The Finance Officer will support the Assistant
Financial Controller through the preparation of monthly / annual management and
internal / external financial reports for GOAL Uganda. The jobholder will also
provide financial advice and support to the development programmes in Uganda.
Financial Controller through the preparation of monthly / annual management and
internal / external financial reports for GOAL Uganda. The jobholder will also
provide financial advice and support to the development programmes in Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Cash Management;
- In charge of the preparation of weekly cash
report for submission to HQ - Work closely with HQ regarding funds
transfers whenever there are cash flow needs - Manage day-to-day finance issues within GOAL
Uganda - In charge of the daily distribution of cash
as per cash requisitions - Safe Management
- Processing bank payments with minimal delays
- The jobholder will support field offices in
resolving their finance queries forwarded to Kampala office - Following up with staff having pending
accountabilities - In charge of reviewing accountabilities
received to ensure adequate supporting paperwork is attached - Updating Kampala safe cashbooks with cash
receipts and payments in a timely manner
Monthly Payroll
preparation
preparation
- Timely preparation of monthly payrolls for
national staff, international staff and relief staff; - Preparation and submission of statutory
returns for PAYE and NSSF; - In charge of preparation and dissemination of
monthly payslips to respective HR representatives - Preparation of Quit claim forms for leavers
- Updating of the annual payroll tracker
- Timely filing of finance related documents in
a timely manner - Liaison with financial institutions on any
financial related matters - Perform any other duties as required by the
Assistant/Financial Controller
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Finance Officer
vacancy should be at least a Part-Qualified Accountant CPA/CIMA/ ACCA or
holder of bachelor’s degree in finance related discipline - One to two years’ experience, preferably in
an NGO environment - Previous experience in preparation of
maintaining accounts records/cash books - Computer literacy skills including
proficiency in Microsoft Excel. - Self-motivated, organised and innovative
- Good communication skills
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested applicants should send their applications
which must include at least 4 reference contacts (2 professional, 2 character
references, including your supervisor and the most recent/previous employer),
and daytime contact number to; The Human Resource Manager, GOAL Uganda via
E-mail to: [email protected]
suitably qualified and interested applicants should send their applications
which must include at least 4 reference contacts (2 professional, 2 character
references, including your supervisor and the most recent/previous employer),
and daytime contact number to; The Human Resource Manager, GOAL Uganda via
E-mail to: [email protected]
NB: Please do not attach certificates and indicate
the Position applied for in the email subject.
the Position applied for in the email subject.
Deadline: 25th April 2016
For
more of the latest jobs, please visit https://www.theugandanjobline.com
or find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline
more of the latest jobs, please visit https://www.theugandanjobline.com
or find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline