Officer, Finance (Bugiri)

About Evidence Action

At Evidence Action, we deliver data-driven interventions that transform lives at an unprecedented scale. We identify neglected global health issues and deploy proven solutions, forging healthier futures for generations.

Our model operationalizes leading academic research (including from Nobel-winning economists). We measure progress and outcomes at every stage to ensure we’re making a real impact for people living in poverty and suffering from preventable or treatable health issues. Operating across 9 countries, our team of 800+ has reached over 500 million people, working closely with governments to scale these interventions.

• Our Deworm the World program has delivered over 2 billion treatments, significantly reducing worm prevalence and generating more than $23 billion in lifetime productivity gains. 
• Through Safe Water Now, we’ve saved the lives of over 15,000 children. 
• Our Accelerator explores untapped opportunities in global health, testing low-cost interventions with the greatest potential to save and improve lives. 

At Evidence Action, your colleagues are your greatest asset. You'll partner with high-caliber colleagues in an environment blending innovation, autonomy, and teamwork. Our team excels in disruptive thinking and believes in rolling up our sleeves to get things done. If you're looking to work flexibly and with purpose, join a team that delivers measurable change for millions.

The Role Overview

The Officer, Finance will ensure the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and booking transactions and proper serialization and safe filing of documents. The position has access to organization’s confidential information that need to be protected by adhering to organization’s value by keeping information confidential.

The Officer, Finance, will also act as a resource and/or coordinate resources between Field and country-based programs, and perform other duties as defined by the Associate, Accountant with a dotted line of Country finance lead/leadership.

Direct reports-None

Responsibilities

Staff advance accountability

• Monitoring advance usage and return period in relation to the activity timeline
• Ensuring timely review and submission of staff advance accountabilities.
• Ensuring completeness of staff advance accountabilities.
• Timely sharing of staff advances account statements and reports of cleared cases.
• Support in capacity building of the field.

Petty Cash Management

• Verification of petty cash accountabilities and expenditure.
• Track and monitor on the cost-effective usage of petty cash.
• Ensuring safe custody of petty cash.
• Submission of timely weekly cash counts and requisitions for petty cash replenishment.

Asset & Fuel Management

• Ensuring safe custody and management of fleet and other assets.
• Maintain an up-to-date asset and inventory register for the office location.
• Providing timely monthly recommendations and reports for assets and inventory.
• Support in fuel verification and monitoring of the fleet.

Financial Management

• Verification of source documents before payments are made.
• Support field teams in monitoring utilization of disbursed funds to staff.
• Support in ensuring compliance to policies and procedures during activity implementation and any other funds expenses
• Support in monitoring and tracking of activity budget limit adherence and utilization.
• Support in the reviews of the field activity plans and budgets.

Team Support

• Will regularly communicate with Finance and program leads to identify capacity needs.
• Represent the Finance team in various program meetings.

Key Performance Indicators

• Staff Advance Accountability
• Petty Cash Management
• Assets and Fuel Management
• Financial Management
• Team Support

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (Major in Accounting, Finance), Commerce, Accounting, Finance.

• CPA or ACCA in progress is an added advantage.
• Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of accounting systems/softwares with experience in a credible organization, preferably with NGOs.
• You have good working knowledge of all major accounting/finance best practices within NGOs.
• Detailed knowledge of report writing.
• Professionalism, integrity, and teamwork.
• Effective communication skills in English.
• Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel competency.
• Ability to multitask and manage difficult situations with tact.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Flexible in a dynamic, diverse environment.
• Able to work independently with problem-solving abilities.

Working conditions
The official working hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm from Monday to Friday. However, this job requires a flexible person as one may work beyond official working hours including weekends. In addition, the job holder may be given an assignment within a short period of time. This job is physically demanding so good physical and mental health are key.

Position Location

This role will be based in Bugiri, Uganda.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of Ugandan employment visa at this time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Uganda for roles based in Uganda.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance-Medical cover (Self and dependents)
• Pension/Retirement savings options
• Paid leave
• Avenues for engagement and recognition

Evidence Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to representation and inclusion. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.