Finance Assistant, Kyangwali – Norwegian Refugee Council, Uganda

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Field Coordinator and in direct coordination with the Finance team at the Area Office, the Finance Assistant will manage the cash function in the Isingiro field office.

Generic Responsibilities

• Ensure that accurate and timely accounts are submitted to FA in Kampala Area office on daily basis and in accordance with NRC financial policies and procedures.
• Ensure safe custody of an adequate amount of petty cash float, to be issued in accordance with NRC policies and procedures.
• Make all payments after approval by the respective managers and after compiling and verifying the accuracy of necessary documents.
• Filing and Entering into computer financial data and maintaining Cash/Bank register.
• Effects all payment and settlements of accounts including, house rent, electric bill, water and telephone bills,
• Responsible for field payments during trainings and other field activities.
• Maintain open communication with the program staff for all financial clarifications.
• Liaise with Finance Assistant for technical support.
• Ensure all original documents, vouchers are attached before they are sent to the country office.

Specific Responsibilities   

• Ensure safe custody of NRC finances and keep the petty cash float, to be issued in accordance with NRC policies and procedures.
• Review payment requests for accuracy, completeness, compliance, level of authorization and clarity on the invoices.
• Provide the necessary archiving and maintenance of filing system
• Assist in the preparation of payment documents and recording in the system
• Make payments to suppliers as required.
• Assist programme and logistics in any distribution activities.
• Coordinate and liaise with various programs and field offices
• Inputting of all required data onto NRC Financial Systems.
• Assist and help on the preparation of audit documents
• Perform any assignment given by immediate supervisor.

Professional competencies for this position:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance or Accounting
• Minimum of  2 years relevant experience
• 2 year of INGO experience is a plus
• CPA2 qualification is added advantage
• Knowledge of Agresso is added advantage.

Additional Details:

Duty Station: Kyangwali, Uganda

Type of Contract: 12 months renewable based on funding, performance, and the need for position

Salary: Based upon the NRC grading Scale

Travel: 10%

This position is open to qualified Ugandan Nationals only.

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