AWF Uganda Finance and Administration Assistant Jobs

AWF Uganda Finance and Administration Assistant Jobs

Position Summary

This position will provide Financial and Administrative services to the AWF Uganda office. The successful candidate reports to and works closely with the Finance and Administration Officer and the AWF headquarters Finance team. This position will report to the Country Director, Uganda

Responsibilities

Support the Finance and Administration Officer in daily, real-time entry of program financial data. Managing program accounting data in financial system( serenic)

Maintain office petty cash and expense trail for timely monthly report generation to ensure monthly close deadlines are adhered to

Organize program logistics such as travel arrangements, workshops and seminars.

Develop relationships with local hotels and other facilities to ensure the best possible price and venues for AWF activities

In liaison with the supervisor and AWF HQ procurement team, support management and negotiation of program procurements, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures

Maintain vendor records, ensure proper delivery of goods, and negotiate favorable terms and conditions for the program

Follow-up on invoices for payment with vendors for timely month close payment

Receive and process staff travel advances in consultations with the AWF Country Director and follow up on reconciliations

Review staff travel advance reports before input in AWF Accounting system

Provide information and contact for AWF general enquiries about its operations and process queries that are beyond the capability of the office assistant and assist in arranging meetings within office premises

Provide support in day-to-day front office management

Any other relevant duties assigned by Supervisor

Requirements

Bachelor’s

Degree in Finance, Business Administration , Accounting or related

Book keeping qualification, CPA qualification preferred

Office Administration (logistics and procurement)

At least 1-2 years working experience in areas of accounting and office administration

Office Administration (logistics and procurement)

Proficiency in the use of computers, especially Microsoft Excel and word and accounting data bases

Familiarization with government regulations (Income tax, VAT and duty requirements

Proactive nature of problem solving

Self-driven with high attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritization

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational aptitude and coordinating ability

Ability to assess and react appropriately to changing circumstances

Ability to work as part of a team in a multicultural environment

Ability to take initiative and to work independently with minimal supervision

Willingness to travel, sometimes to remote areas

Must be flexible, culturally sensitive, and exude a “team” attitude

Strong interest in and understanding of conservation

Commitment to AWF and its mission


For more information and application details, see; AWF Uganda Finance and Administration Assistant Jobs


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