Job Title: Finance Assistant
Organization: Aga Khan Foundation
Duty Station: Kampala
About Madrasa Early Childhood Programme
The Madrasa Early Childhood Programme- Uganda (MECP-U) is an initiative of the Aga Khan Foundation that supports holistic development of children aged 0-8 years. MECP-U works with diverse stakeholders including communities, civil society, government, and development partners to deliver high quality, innovative and impactful programming that is needs based and contextually relevant.
MECP-U is seeking dynamic and qualified individuals for a position of Finance assistant to assist the finance office.
Roles and responsibilities
- Follow up on staff advances and their accountabilities.
- Review of accountabilities to ensure completeness and compliance.
- Prepare payment requests and ensure completeness of documents before payment.
- Stamping and proper filing of accounting documents and accountabilities.
- Entering accounting data into accounting software as may be required.
- Reconcile supplier and receivable Ledgers.
- Provide coordination and administrative support for project functions, including all workshops, open days, celebrations, etc.
- Participate in the implementation of project activities where his/her specialised financial and administrative skills are relevant.
- Being a part of the accounts team in the day-to-day operations of the accounts department.
Minimum Qualifications
- A minimum of a diploma in Accounting or Business Education from a recognised institution.
- Computer literacy is a pre-requisite with at least 1-2 accounting packages familiar with.
- At least 2 years’ experience of working in the finance department.
- High analytical skills and the ability to assimilate and process information on a wide range of issues, excellent writing, communication. Agile thinker and able to work within and through systems
- Team player collaborates effectively to create a culture of knowledge sharing and team learning to strengthen business performance.
- Committed to acting ethically and upholding safeguarding standards towards all staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries of the organisation.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, Databases, etc).
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills in a cross-cultural context.
Candidates interested in this unique career opportunity with MECPU should submit a two-page cover letter and maximum three-page CV including the names and contact information of three professional referees by 14th February 2023.
How to apply
Interested applicants should submit their applications via the link below:
Application Deadline: February 14th, 2023.
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