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Job Title:     Finance Officer

Organization: PATH

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

About US:

PATH is a global
organization that works to accelerate health equity by bringing together public
institutions, businesses, social enterprises, and investors to solve the
world’s most pressing health challenges. With expertise in science, health,
economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops
and scales solutions—including vaccines, drugs, devices, diagnostics, and
innovative approaches to strengthening health systems worldwide.

Job Summary:  The Finance Officer will be an integral part
of the Country office finance function primarily focusing on supporting the
month end financial reporting and enforcing of internal controls while
executing financial transactions.

 Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  

·       
Maintain
and ensure timely recording of accurate accounting data in the Accounting
System.

·       
Prepare
all payroll related transactions of the month (payroll for staff and temp
staff, file PAYE and NSSF returns plus uploading corresponding payments)

·       
Reconcile
payroll GL accounts to the payroll on monthly basis

·       
Prepare
monthly bank reconciliations in the BW and follow up any reconciling items with
the bank

·       
Review
timesheet charges accuracy for all staff appropriately to the projects

·       
Weekly
and monthly review of balance sheet accounts for accuracy, aging and
reconciliation. Prepare quarterly/monthly cash requests and monitor CO
liquidity-ensuring liquidity is sufficient Vs procurement planner

·       
In
Liaison with the Admin officer, keep an updated register of all Assets and
Inventory including files of asset theft/damage reports, disposals etc

·       
Provide
guidance to program teams on all finance related matters

·       
Provide
regular expenditure and projection analysis

·       
Manage
bank and Mobile money accounts and ensure monthly reconciliation of bank
accounts

·       
Ensure
timely payments including reviewing of invoices, preparation of payment
vouchers and other accounting documents in compliance with PATH Field
Accounting Policies.

·       
Ensure
compliance with financial policies (e.g. per diem policy, etc.) and maintain
and update in-country financial policies as needed

·       
Conduct
analyses of financial data to inform project management as required

·       
Facilitate
periodic internal and external audit and assist in implementation of
recommendations as required

Key Outputs

·       
All
payroll transactions are completed within the stipulated time and the payroll
reconciled to the general ledger on monthly basis

·       
Statutory
returns are made according to the requirements

·       
Payments
through bank and Mobile money are made within the framework of robust internal
controls

·       
Monthly
Bank reconciliation reports made

·       
Monthly
balance sheet accounts aging and trend analysis report prepared

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The ideal
candidate for the PATH Finance Officer job placement must hold a bachelor’s
degree in accounting or finance. Membership to professional Accounting bodies
such as CPA, ACCA will be an added advantage.

·       
At least
three years’ experience in a busy accounting department. Experience working
with institutional donors in a multi donor funded organization will be an added
advantage.

·       
Knowledge
and experience with any accounting software packages.

·       
Ability
to effectively communicate project financial information to a variety of
different audiences

·       
Excellent
interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with
diverse people, clients and consultants.

·       
Computer
literacy in MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Power Point; Outlook

·       
Willingness
and ability to work with all stakeholders.

·       
Willingness
to accept additional responsibilities.

·       
Willingness
to work in between different and competing priorities as required.

·       
Willingness
to work across time zones and under strict deadlines.

NB: Candidates
must have legal authorization to work in Uganda.

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link
below

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PATH is an equal
opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for
employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender,
gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin,
marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected
veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal,
state, or local law.

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