Job Title: Finance Associate (Payments)
Organisation: GiveDirectly
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
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: The Finance team currently supports all financial activities in 13 countries, 10 being in Africa. As a member of the global finance team, the role will be delivering finance and payments responsibilities for our programs and stakeholders, in collaboration with other functions of the Finance team.
You are a great candidate for this role if you have a payments and treasury background, are adaptable to quickly changing environments and have great communication and analytical skills.
Reports to: Finance Manager
Level: Associate
Travel Requirement: Must be able to travel 1-2 times per year to one of our countries of operation for team retreats or field visits.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Payment
- Responsible for the payment cycles in multiple countries, including issuing payments and resolving exceptions using standard and efficient methods.
- Resolve problems or issues with payments or funding.
- Implement efficient payment processes across all GD operations/countries based on the best practices.
- Lead standardization and process management across organization
- Provide support to the Finance team as required to meet the department’s objectives.
- Help run country finance operations eg. Petty cash counts, asset counts, finance liaison with authorities (tax, statutory filings), etc.
Risk / Compliance
- Promote the control and compliance culture in the organization.
- Understand and implement controls and compliance requirements with external stakeholders like tax regulators and payment partners
- Support in-country audits, and special reporting to donors and regulatory bodies on request.
- Be compliant with regulations, internal policies, and guidelines.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting is preferred.
- 4+ years of professional experience in accounting or finance, with at least 2 years of experience in a treasury or payment roles.
- Competence in English is essential. Knowledge of French and Portuguese will be an added advantage.
- Competence in Excel and financial & accounting software (e.g. Intacct, Emburse, QuickBooks).
- Bonus: Proven experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume, or matrix work environment.
- Alignment with GiveDirectly Values and active demonstration of our core competencies is expected. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from candidates with personal or professional experience in the low-income and/or historically marginalized communities we serve.
Why work at GiveDirectly?
At GiveDirectly, we work to ensure that you have everything you need to excel in your role and on your team, including:
- A supportive team that works hard and cares hard
- A robust health benefits plan (exact details will vary by country)
- Flexible paid time off that staff is encouraged to take
- Allowances for desk set-up and learning and development
How to Apply:
All applicants should apply online at the link below.
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 48