Heifer International Finance Assistant Jobs 2024 – Uganda NGO Jobs

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Heifer International Finance Assistant Jobs 2024 – Uganda NGO Jobs.

Heifer International Uganda looking for “Finance Assistant”.

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before February 26, 2024.

Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

The Heifer International has published a job vacancy announcement on February 19, 2024 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Finance Assistant to be based in Jinja, Uganda.

Heifer International Job Vacancy 2024

Processing of payments and follow up on all project disbursements to ensure timely execution and effectiveness. (30%)

All project staff requests for funds processed according to Heifer’s operating procedures.
All finance documents received and recorded in the register book.
All duly authorized and complete invoices/requests processed within 2 working days majorly using the online banking and mobile money platform.
Payment confirmation shared with administrator/ requestor within 2 days of processing the payment.
Provide updates on payments and ensure proof of payment is duly filed.

Position in Organization:

Position: Finance Assistant
Location: Busoga, Uganda

Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business administration or its recognized equivalent with three (3) years of experience working in a similar role. Part II qualification of any professional course ACCA, CPA is a must and (3) years ’experience in a non-profit organization.

Most Critical proficiencies

Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Knowledge of the non-profit sector and the context to which non-profit organizations operate.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Strong English language skills-oral and written.
Computer proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, electronic mail software, and knowledge of accounting software (e.g. MS Office Suite, ERP Accounting packages such as Agresso, Sun Systems,
Excellent keyboarding skills.
Understanding of donor financial policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands

Working with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality.
Ability to manage and execute multiple tasks with minimum supervision while sometimes meeting inflexible deadlines.
May require constant sitting, working at a computer for extended periods of time.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work cooperatively, tactfully and diplomatically witj a culturally diverse group of people.
Ability to produce accurate documents in a well-designed and attractive format with superior attention to detail.
May require occasional bending and lifting of upto 20 ounds (9kgs) floor to waist.
Ability to operate all standard office equipment including photocopiers, scanners, fax machines and printers.
Ability to establish priorities, achieve deadlines and make sound judgments.
Ability to perform as an effective team member and work cooperatively with a diverse staff.
Constant telephone, face to face and electronic communication with colleagues and the general public.