Finance Officer at Raising Voices -
Uganda
Position Title: Finance Officer
Duty Station: Raising Voices Office-Kampala
Organization:Uganda
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Reports to:the Finance Manager.
Department:Operations
Application Deadline:16th February 2015
Job Summary:
The Finance Officer is responsible for keeping accurate record of all day
to day financial transactions of Raising Voices. This will involve executing
all procedures for requisitions, disbursement and accounting for the funds on a
day to day basis.
The Finance Officer reports to the Finance Manager.
This is a full time position.
The Finance Officer shall be responsible for:
·
Generating serialized payment
vouchers for all approved payments based on the QuickBooks accounting system
·
Ensure that all source documents
are properly supported as per the finance policy guidelines before capture in
the system
·
Preparation of documentation
required for proper and timely execution of finance requisitions and
disbursements for all Raising Voices activities.
·
Review of accountability
submissions by program staff before forwarding to the Finance Manager for final
review and sign off.
·
Disbursement of released program
activity funds to respective staffs and external vendors.
·
Assemble financial information requested by
the Finance Manager during the preparation of Financial Reports for Raising
Voices.
·
Support in the review of monthly
reports from the
Key Partner Organizations
Competencies:
·
Computer literate in key
accounting (QuickBooks) and Microsoft Office Suite of software particularly
Excel and Word.
·
Ability to maintain filing and
administrative system of the organization
·
Efficient and meticulous at
storing and transmitting financial information
·
Quick thinker and fast learner,
with ability to maintain confidentiality
Academic qualifications and Experience
·
Degree in Business Administration,
Finance, Commerce, Management or related field.
·
Part qualification in
professional studies such as CPA, ACCA, is necessary
·
At least 3 years in managing
finance of a reputable organization.
·
Competitive Salary and Benefits package offered to the successful
candidate.
Mode of application:
Applicants should submit a cover
letter and CV to Raising Voices on the address below or to
jobs@raisingvoices.org by 4:00pm, 16th February 2015. No certificates
accepted at this stage.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted two weeks from the closing
date.
Raising Voices
16 Tufnell Drive, Kamwokya
Attention: Operations Coordinator
Re: Finance Officer -
Position
Raising Voices is an equal opportunity employer