Background:

URC is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant for the Uganda Health Activity (UHA), a five-year program. The purpose of UHA is to support the Government of Uganda’s (GOU’s) efforts to improve health service delivery. The program will strengthen the quality and availability of MNCH, nutrition, and facility-level WASH services as well as health systems and Global Health Security at the regional-, district-, facility-, and community-levels.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the finance team in preparing monthly financial reports for timely submission to the home office.
• Verify payment documentation for adequacy and completeness before posting to CP.
• Process per diems and other travel advances for project-related work.
• Ensure all costs in the project adhere to USDOS /URC regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly cash projections for submission to the home office.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in accounting and general financial management.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Attention to detail, ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

Experience needed:

At least 1 year of experience with Cost Point. Previous experience working with URC and USAID is an added advantage.

Other details:

This job is open to candidates legally authorized to work in Uganda. No allowances have been budgeted for this position.

• Work closely with the finance team in preparing monthly financial reports for timely submission to the home office.
• Verify payment documentation for adequacy and completeness before posting to CP.
• Process per diems and other travel advances for project-related work.
• Ensure all costs in the project adhere to USDOS /URC regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly cash projections for submission to the home office.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in accounting and general financial management.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Attention to detail, ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.