Jobs at Yunus Social Business Uganda - Finance Officer

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Finance and Accounting:

• The jobholder will prepare monthly packages for external accountant
• Assist in budget monthly reporting of actuals against budget, including variance analysis
• Assist in preparing the annual accounts and auditing process
• Act as the liaison with banks
• Optimize and handle contracts with external providers such as insurance contracts, IT and telecommunication etc.

Procurement of goods and services for YSB Uganda:

• Responsible for the identification of procurement needs in liasion with user teams
• Identification of potential consultants and suppliers
• In charge of preparation of procurement documents
• Conducting evaluations with relevant procurement committee
• Preparing and submitting procurement reports

Administration and Office Management:

• Development and execution of administrative processes and documents
• Problem solving/ trouble-shooting questions of day-to-day work (including dealing with various suppliers)
• Provide administrative support to all local employees and consultants, including volunteers, mentors and experts
• Issuing contracts, registering employees with (tax) authorities
• Insure correct filing of all relevant documents
• Providing operational support in the use of office facilities, equipments and vehicle(s)

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate should hold an honors degree in commerce, accounting, finance or procurement from a recognized University. An advanced degree and/or professional qualification
• A minimum of two years’ experience
• Creative problem solving skills
• Hold a clean driving permit will be of added advantage.
• Personal competencies: a business-oriented, systematic and organized professional able to perform under multi-cultural teams.

How to Apply: 

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send a letter of motivation, CV and contacts of three referees in English via e-mail with the subject line “Application Finance Officer YSB Uganda” to Uganda@yunussb.com.

Deadline: 30^th June 2016