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Finance And Admin Officer at Youth Social Advocacy Team (YSAT), Adjumani, Uganda

Youth Social Advocacy Team (YSAT)

Finance And Admin Officer at Youth Social Advocacy Team (YSAT), Adjumani, Uganda

Youth Social Advocacy Team (YSAT)

Full time Job

Date Posted: May 27, 2025

Application deadline:

Expired on: June 6, 2025 5:00pm

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Job description

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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

2. Compliance and Risk Management:
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, reporting requirements, and internal control procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of grant proposals, financial reports, and audits for funding agencies and donors.
• Identify financial risks and implement appropriate measures to mitigate them.
• Stay updated on financial and administrative best practices, industry trends, and regulatory changes, and
recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Ensure adherence to organizational policies including safeguarding, data protection, and anti-corruption guidelines.
• Assist in the implementation of audit recommendations and compliance action points.
3. Administration and Operations:
• Provide administrative support to various departments, including managing correspondence, scheduling meetings,
and maintaining office supplies and equipment.
• Coordinate travel arrangements with logistics for staff members by scheduling, meeting, booking flights,
accommodations, and weekly transportation
• Assist in procurement processes, including vendor selection, and purchase order management.
• Manage office facilities and ensure a safe and efficient working environment.
• Assist in petty cash management and reconciliation in accordance with finance procedures.
• Support in preparing payment requests, invoices, and expense reports.
• Ensure timely submission of administrative documentation to the finance Manager.
• Ensure the efficient running of the office including facilities management, supplies, and general upkeep.
• Maintain proper documentation and filing systems (both physical and digital).
• Manage office assets, utilities, and equipment inventory in collaboration with the logistics team.
4.Communication & Reporting
• Serve as the point of contact for administrative queries within the HQ/field office.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on administrative operations to the supervisor.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with internal departments and external service providers.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field with professional
accounting certification (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) is an added advantage
• Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in finance and administration within the humanitarian or
development sector.
• Skills:
Demonstrated experience in donor reporting and financial compliance (UNHCR, DANIDA, etc.)
Familiarity with accounting software (e.g a most QuickBooks knowledge, and SUN Systems, Odoo system is added
advantage.
Experience working in complex, high-pressure environments preferred
Core Competencies
• Leadership: Ability to lead and manage multiple HR functions and provide guidance to senior management and staff.
• Confidentiality: High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality on sensitive information.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and manage HR challenges effectively in a dynamic work
environment.
• Teamwork: Strong collaborative skills to work well with various departments and individuals across the organization.
• Problem-Solving: Critical thinking and problem-solving skills in resolving HR-related issues.
• to organization’s Vision, Mission, values and goals.

Application deadline:

Expired on: June 6, 2025

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