Deadline: Ongoing
Abt Associates is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Finance Assistant in Uganda.
The Finance Assistant will be responsible for managing the financial operations of the project.
Abt’s mission is to improve the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Finance Assistant performs the following functions-
- Manages the accounts payable, accounting program balance sheets, financial reporting.
- Tracks budgets and prepares financial projections for use in project strategic planning.
- Prepares payment vouchers and corresponding checks.
- Manages payroll and other regular payments, including all associated deductions, contributions, and submissions.
- Ensures that the books of accounts are accurate, current, and audit-ready at all times.
- Prepares the monthly financial submissions (ROVs) for submission to the Abt Associates home office.
- Maintain accurate and reconciled bank and petty cash accounts at all times.
- Collaborates with the Financial Management/Administration Specialist to produce annual budgets, cash flow projections, and budget tracking reports.
- Ensures that accurate and timely financial information is produced and available for the Management Team.
- Responsible for providing financial advice and support to sub-grantees, suppliers, and colleagues.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Secondary School (minimum) or a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Management, or other relevant field (preferred).
- (3+) years of experience and high school diploma OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least three (3) years of experience in the financial management of donor-funded development programs (USAID preferred).
- In-depth knowledge of US Government cost accounting and procurement procedures.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Excellent writing, computer, management and organizational skills.
- Ability to independently plan and execute complex tasks while addressing daily management details and remaining organized and focused on long-term deadlines and strategy.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit Abt.
