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Job Title:   Finance Systems Analyst  

Organisation: Pathfinder International

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Pathfinder International is driven by the conviction that all people, regardless of where they live, have the right to decide whether and when to have children, to exist free from fear and stigma, and to lead the lives they choose. Since 1957, we have partnered with local governments, communities, and health systems in developing countries to remove barriers to critical sexual and reproductive health services. Together, we expand access to contraception, promote healthy pregnancies, save women’s lives, and stop the spread of new HIV infections, wherever the need is most urgent. Our work ensures millions of women, men, and young people are able to choose their own paths forward.

Job Summary:  The Finance Systems Analyst mainly coordinates with Finance staff to support finance operations in all Pathfinder country offices and internal/external consumers of financial information.  Responsible for the oversight of various systems, including but not limited to, Serenic, DATABASICS, Concur and the finance portion of the IT Helpdesk.  Assist end-users on the financial systems with training and troubleshooting.  Develop training and workflow documentation; maintains the document library pertinent to all the financial systems. Support finance system performance – identify new opportunities which will increase the financial system’s level of performance; assist in evaluating and implementing new systems and procedures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the monitoring and processing of timesheets, including reclassifications
• Maintain all finance system documentation so they are complete and current. Ensure users have easy access to it
• Intricate knowledge of Pathfinder’s policies and procedures and how they translate into the financial systems. Help to enforce the policies and procedures to reduce exposure and risk
• Manage the financial systems component in the IT Helpdesk. Ensure all tickets are assigned, resolved, or escalated, if necessary, to fulfill end-user needs in a timely fashion.  Liaise with other departments, as needed, to fulfill the ticket request.
• Participate in training colleagues in application functionality using a train-the-trainer approach
• Process electronic expense reports from the travel/expense system into the financial system
• Suggest areas for improvement in internal processes, along with possible solutions, to enhance staff productivity and to improve customer service
• Ability to think outside the system for a-typical issues that arise. Thinking how the overall results will flow through the system, reporting needs and end-user consumption
• Generate reports for users external to finance, as requested
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree (or minimum 5 years’ experience) working in finance, financial accounting or Accounting Information or financial systems
• Excellent computer skills in MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Accounting software skills with proven ability to learn new systems
• Fluency in English, both written and oral
• Ability to map policies and procedures into system structures to provide requested resolution(s)
• Possess a general understanding in the areas of application programming, database, and system design
• Ability to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels, including finance and non-finance managers
• Strong business acumen and self-motivation, with a demonstrated proficiency in driving results
• Possess professional integrity, honesty, initiative, dependability, and a commitment to excel
• Strong planning, organizing, and coordinating skills. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a cross-functional team. Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision
• Effectual interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to communicate sensitive information tactfully. Good presentation and conflict resolution capability
• Ability to analyze and develop effective solutions to complex problems in a finance environment. Demonstrate flexible and creative approaches to problem solving
• Ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment; to quickly learn new systems, processes, and procedures, and to adapt to organizational changes

Preferred Education and Work Experience:

• Work experience in an international organization (NGO) of at least $50M in revenue
• Experience with Serenic Navigator, MS Dynamics, DATABASICS and/or Concur
• Experience with US government and/or foundation contracts and grants. Knowledge of USG rules and regulations
• Ability to write or speak in a second language – French, Portuguese, or Amharic preferred

How to Apply:

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