Administrative functions. This position involves handling financial transactions, managing budgets, maintaining financial
records, and providing administrative support to various departments within the organization. The Finance and Admin Officer
is responsible for optimizing financial performance, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and supporting the overall
administrative efficiency of the organization
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
YSAT works in remote refugee hosting areas in Uganda with 3 field offices, 5 refugee settlements, approximately 58 staff and
expenditure of 1.5 million USD / anum. The staff will be based in Rhino Camp during working days returning to town on
Fridays. This role includes possibility of traveling to other YSAT field offices in Imvepi, Adjumani, soon Yumbe, Lamwo,
Palorinya
1. Financial Management:
• Prepare and manage the organization’s budget, including monitoring expenses and revenue, forecasting financial
trends, and analyzing financial data.
• Process financial transactions, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and reimbursements
ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Maintain financial records, including ledgers, journals, and financial statements, and perform regular reconciliations.
• Prepare financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, and present them to
management for review and decision-making.
• Assist in financial planning and decision-making processes, providing insights and recommendations based on
financial analysis.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for all field and project activities.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, bank reconciliations, and cash flow forecasts.
• Ensure financial transactions are in compliance with organizational policies and donor requirements.
• Monitor expenditure against budgets and flag any discrepancies to management.
• Support budget development and periodic revisions for donor proposals and reports
• Ensure all financial activities align with donor agreements, regulations, and compliance standards (e.g., MOFA,
DANIDA, UNHCR,GAC, Mastercard Foundation, INGO partner agencies etc).
• Maintain documentation and audit trails for all financial transactions.
• Prepare financial reports for donors as per required formats and timelines.
• Assist in internal and external audits, including gathering supporting documentation and responding to audit queries.