Job Title: Finance Associate (Accounting)
Organisation: GiveDirectly
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About the Company:
GiveDirectly is driving a re-evaluation of the assumptions underlying international philanthropy with a provocative model: we deliver donations directly to the extreme poor and let them decide what to do with them. This approach builds on two converging trends: the rapid spread of electronic last-mile payments solutions in the emerging markets, and the large body of experimental evidence showing that direct transfers are as or more cost-effective at reducing poverty than more traditional, top-down approaches. GiveDirectly’s field operations utilize state-of-the-art technology and business processes to deliver transfers securely, efficiently, and transparently. Our unorthodox approach – allowing the poor, and not the donor, to choose where they invest – has prompted debate in the popular press and among policy makers.
Job Summary: This role is remote, but candidates must be based in Nairobi, Kampala or Monrovia
The Finance team currently supports finance and accounting activities in eight countries in Africa. As a member of the regional finance team, the Finance Associate will be supporting the finance and accounting team, and as assigned, fill in other roles from time to time. He/ she will report to the Finance Manager. The Finance Associate will also work with colleagues in the finance team to deliver on pillar goals.
We are looking for someone with a good technical background, strong analytical skills, strong collaboration and communication skills, an endless drive for improvement, a solutions-oriented mindset, an ability to deliver high-quality accounting on tight deadlines, and the flexibility to adapt to quickly changing needs while being highly detail-oriented. This will be an individual contributor role, so we are looking for someone who is organized and self-driven.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Management, Accounting, and Reporting
- Document transactions in accordance with global bookkeeping standards and GiveDirectly’s accounting policy
- Ensure that funds expended are compliant with donor requirements, national/state regulations, and organizational policies
- Document and update financial policies and procedures in our knowledge management system, Guru.
- Implement and adhere to controls for all payments made out of banks and petty cash
- Implement asset management protocols, including asset reconciliations
- Assist in the preparation of budgets
- Assist on other monthly and periodic close tasks as assigned with time
Audit and Compliance
- Assist in the preparation and provision of support for the annual audits
- Assist in the preparation and submission of regulatory filings
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting and reporting standards, rules, regulations and systems of internal control
- Implement payment and procurement protocols, including ensuring proper documentation (both hard and soft copies) and adherence to controls
- Implement the Finance and Accounting Service Level Agreement (SLA)
- Perform any other duties that the Finance Manager and other stakeholders may assign from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or equivalent practical experience
- 3 years of professional experience in accounting or finance
- Professional certification( such as CPA/ ACCA) is required
- Working language competence in English. Knowledge of French or Portuguese will be an added advantage
- Competence in Excel and financial & accounting software (e.g. Intacct, QuickBooks)
- Alignment to GD values
- Bonus: Proven experience working in a fast-paced, start-up, or matrix work environment.
How to Apply:
All applicants should apply online at the link below.
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