Job title: Finance Officer, (01 Position), Kampala

Job Purpose:

Under the supervision of the Senior Finance Officer, the Finance Officer will be responsible for supporting the daily financial operations and fulfilling periodic financial requirements at the head office.

Key roles and responsibilities

• Support monthly bank and mobile money reconciliations of all accounts
• Ensure documents are organized, stamped, filed sequentially for easy access and scanned as and when need arises.
• Support in preparation of financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare Monthly budget variance reports for projects
• Review requisitions submitted to finance for correct coding and appropriate budgets
• Process all bank and mobile money payments to all relevant beneficiaries after approval of request.
• First level review of requests for payment at the head office.
• Capture all accountabilities received from staff in Navision
• Reconcile all accounts receivables and payable
• Filing monthly taxes all statutory returns WHT, PAYE, VAT, IT, NSSF etc.
• Update new budgets, activity codes in system after approval
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor

Academic background and Experience:

•  A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Business or any other related qualification from a recognized university.
• Must possess at least a credit in Mathematics and English at UCE level.
• 1-year experience working in a similar position, preferably in a non-governmental organization (NGO).
• Experience in use of an accounting package preferably Microsoft Navision.
• Good level of competence in MS Excel, Word, Outlook.
• High levels of integrity and commitment. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills.
• Good analytical skills.
• Excellent written and spoken
• English skills.
• A strong team player
• Excellent time management
• Ability to work under pressure and meet targets

Application information;

Please refer to the detailed descriptions and the key selection criteria by visiting our website: https://straighttalkfoundation.org/careers

Please send a copy of your CV with a cover letter indicating 3 referees and copies of academic documents (attached as one document) to the Human Resource Officer. On line applications to email: career@straighttalkfoundation.org will be accepted _clearly indicating the position applied for in the subject line. Deadline for receiving applications is Monday 28th April, 2025. Interested applicants are advised to apply at the earliest opportunity. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Straight Talk Foundation operates and enforces policies on Child safeguarding and protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse among others. Straight Talk Foundation is an equal opportunity employer, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer:

Straight Talk Foundation does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents.

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