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• Review
  transaction documents to ensure compliance to standards before writing
  cheques;
• Making
  sure that all invoices passed for payment have the relevant supporting
  documentation;
• Facilitate
  signing of all cheques and work closely with administration department to
  ensure that dispatch is done effectively;
• Update
  the cashbooks for the Kampala bank accounts and ensure they are updated
  before cheques are dispatched (for effective cash flow management);
• Preparation
  and filing of withholding tax returns in a timely and accurate manner;
• Ensure
  accuracy of cost centres being charged on requests;
• Ensure
  that preparation of the payroll and maintain all the files and
  documentation relating to the same; Pay slips dispatched to staff
  immediately payroll is approved for the month;
• Ensure
  preparation of income tax returns to the Uganda Revenue;
• Maintain
  and keep all finance files updated making sure that on daily basis all the
  relevant accounts documents are filed correctly and timely;
• Prepare
  and reconcile Balance sheet
• Pack
  and monitor related accounts clearing emerging issues/errors in a timely
  manner;
• Reconcile
  the Helios commitments report ensuring all invoices paid during the month
  are closed off;
• Analyse
  all individual floats and loans monthly balances and reconcile the same
  with Peoplesoft balances;
• Review
  the float accountabilities and prepare the monthly journal;
• Administer
  Petty cash and ensure that top ups are done on time;
• Management
  of insurance and safety of Cash and cash equivalents.

• The
  ideal candidate for the Oxfam Finance Officer job must hold a degree in
  Accounting, financial management, commerce, economics or related field (A
  degree in Finance, Business Administration or Commerce) and professional
  certification in accounting an added advantage
• A minimum
  of three years of relevant professional experience in an NGO setting
• Significant
  knowledge and experience of all core financial management activities,
  including accounts payable, cash management, budget development, statutory
  requirements (particularly related to Ugandan standards) and standard
  accounts
• Proficiency
  in numeracy skills and good computer skills (Excel especially, Word)
• Ability
  to prioritise work issues to meet deadlines with minimal supervision and
  adjust to constantly changing situations while maintaining focus on
  delivery and follow-through
• Good
  analytical and conceptual thinking skills with a proven proactive approach
  to identifying and resolving problems and suggesting improvements that
  continuously seek to provide a better service to Oxfam
• Excellent
  personal communication skills, in written and verbal English,
• A
  high level of self-awareness, personal energy, stamina and
  flexibility. 
• Ability
  to work creatively, effectively and under own initiative, pays attention
  to detail
• Show
  commitment to Oxfam’s overall aims and policies and experience of
  promoting women’s rights and the interests of marginalized people in all
  aspects of Oxfam’s work

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