Uganda Women’s Effort to Save Orphans District Finance Assistant Jobs

Uganda Women’s Effort to Save Orphans District Finance Assistant Jobs


Job Summary

  • The District Finance Assistant will be responsible for Administrative roles, originating payments, collecting all supporting documents like receipts and custodian of all financial documents for allocated Districts.

  • The District Finance Assistant reports to the Program Accountant.

    Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Receive invoices from vendors and subcontractors for review and ensure timely payment by the Program Accountant.

  • Prepare documentation for payment transactions including but not limited to vouchers, staff expense reports and ensured that appropriate documentation and approvals are obtained.

  • Maintain the Activity accounting files system (both hard and soft copy), ensuring all vouchers are in order, with required back-up documentation.

  • Review completed payments, follow up with respective vendors, subcontractors with proof of payment and request for receipts after verifying funds transfer.

  • Support field staff in the preparation of project budgets.

  • Assist with the collection, review and verification of staff timesheets and ensure that they are submitted on a timely basis.

  • Assist with monthly bank/mobile money reconciliations to verify the accuracy of transactions posted in the accounting software.

  • Support with petty cash account management and monthly petty cash transaction reconciliation for the regional offices and ensure that all original documents are properly archived.

  • Assist the
    Activity team to maintain daily office functions.

  • Coordinate logistical support.

  • Monitor office equipment and supplies.

  • Responsible for routine administrative tasks, including but not limited to distribution of invitations, letters, books, meeting minutes, and other printed materials as needed.

  • Reviewing Travel advances and expense reports.

    Qualifications, Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

  • Professional accounting qualification is an added advantage (CPA, ACCA)

  • Two (2) years’ experience in finance and administration

  • Experience with USAID finance, human resources, procurement policy, or logistics preferred.

  • Ability to apply laws, regulations and instructions and Interpret UWESO and USAID policy.

  • Previous experience with financial duties, including handling of petty cash.

  • Fluent English required.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Uganda Women’s Effort to Save Orphans District Finance Assistant Jobs

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