Job Title:Â Â Finance and Administration Officer (Fresher Jobs) Â
Organisation:Â Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)
Duty Station:Â Â Kampala, Uganda
Gross Salary: UGX 42,149,136 – UGX 48,288,504 per annum, depending on experience.
About US:
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is a Swiss-based foundation that was launched in 2002 to tackle the human suffering caused by malnutrition. Working with both governments and businesses, we aim to transform food systems so that they deliver more nutritious food for all people. In particular, we aim to make healthier food choices more desirable, more available, and more affordable. GAIN’s mission is to advance nutrition outcomes by improving consumption of nutritious and safe food for all people, especially those most vulnerable to malnutrition.
Job Summary: Â The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a Finance and Administration Officer to administrative, coordination and financial management support. This role will be offered on a one(1) year fixed term contract, subject to availability of funding and will be based in Kampala, Uganda.
The position holder will ensure processing, recording of payment transactions and office management processes are done in timely and accurate manner. The position holder supports compliance, and the expectation is for strong collaboration with all office staff members. The position requires resolute fiduciary responsibility of all financial resources and high professional standards with a willingness and ability to enforce compliance with GAIN and donor policies and procedures.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work with the Finance and Administration Manager to plan and implement financial and administrative operations systems in accordance with GAIN policies and procedures while keeping within donor requirements. This includes systems for Cash Flow management, consolidation of accounting information, internal controls, financial reporting, financial record keeping, grant management and compliance.
- Perform financial review of purchase requests, purchase orders, and payment requests to ensure compliance with GAIN policies and procedures and donors grants and contracts requirements and promptly process payments.
- Preparation of monthly reports, ensuring all transactions for the month are recorded accurately and deadlines set by the global finance team are met.
- Timely preparation of monthly bank statements and bank reconciliations.
- Support in preparation and availability of statutory financial Statements, Annual Income Tax returns, PAYE returns, NSSF etc.
- Implementing and maintaining office procedures/administrative systems.
- Assist in coordinating the travel (visa, booking transport and accommodation) of GAIN staff, consultants and senior partners which relates to the implementation of GAIN activities in Uganda.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- An educational background with a degree in accounting or relevant business field is required.
- A minimum of CPA 3 or other professional certification would be an added advantage.
- Experience with financial software such as Navision highly preferred.
- You should have experience preferably in the non-profit sector in a similar role where you provide finance and administrative support.
- Experience in processing and recording of payment transactions, preparation of monthly bank reconciliations and statements is required. This role will work closely with the Finance and Administration Manager on preparation of programme budgets, analysis of grants and expenditure.
- The position holder will work with the project teams to ensure travel per diems and reimbursements are performed within GAIN policies and procedures and reconcile staff debtors accounts monthly. They will support with the maintenance of records and ensure confidentiality of records.
- Previous basic experience in HR functions is desirable.
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About our Offer
The starting gross salary on offer for this role is from UGX 42,149,136 – UGX 48,288,504 gross per annum, depending on experience.
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
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Deadline: 17th May 2024
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