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Job Title:   Regional Accounts Payable Specialist

Organisation: Opportunity International

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Opportunity International is a global nonprofit organization that creates opportunities for entrepreneurs to build their businesses, children to go to school, farmers to feed their communities, and families to end the cycle of generational poverty. For nearly 50 years, we have developed innovative programs that use financial services, training, and support to address some of the greatest challenges facing those living in poverty around the world.

Job Summary:   The Regional Accounts Payable Associate is responsible for processing the organization’s invoices and expense reports in accordance with Opportunity’s policies, procedures, and local statutory regulations. The position will support our international staff by reviewing all disbursement requests submitted to ensure proper approval and support and initiating bank payments. The role is also responsible for strengthening and growing relationships with vendors and suppliers through timely payments and assisting in streamlining and improving the accounts payable process.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data.
• Investigate and verify discrepancies found when reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements.
• Review invoices to ensure appropriate documentation has been provided before submitting for payment.
• Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Review all disbursements for proper approval, support, and type of payment.
• Resolve exceptions noted during the invoice and expense report process.
• Generate purchase orders when necessary.
• Analyze reports to ensure that all A/P activity is properly posted to the general ledger.
• Investigate and resolve any reconciling items noted via the A/P system and bank reconciliations.
• Develop, recommend, and implement new procedures and/or process improvements to meet operational needs and improve the accuracy and overall efficiency of the Accounts Payable area.
• Participate in the monthly financial close process by providing appropriate reports and analysis as needed.
• Support corporate credit card administration including registering new cardholders and helping to resolve issues raised by staff.
• Ensure compliance with established accounting and company policies and procedures.
• Provide auditors with reports and supporting documents, including additional analysis, as requested.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Attention to detail, good organizational skills, ability to multi-task.
• Highly motivated with a strong sense of initiative.
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to communicate cross-functionally across all levels
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel).
• Experience with fund and project accounting is a plus.
• Experience with SAP Concur and Infor SunSystem is a plus.
• Experience working on USAID or similar government-funded programs is a plus.
• An understanding of and a commitment to advancing the mission and core values of Opportunity International
• Language Skills: Written and verbal fluency in English is required. French language skills a plus

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the link below

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