Finance Assistant

Full Time 2 hours ago
Employment Information

Job Summary

The Finance Assistant at University Research Co., LLC (URC) supports the Uganda Health Activity (UHA), a five-year program aimed at enhancing the Government of Uganda’s health service delivery.

 The role ensures timely financial reporting, robust internal controls, and compliance with USDOS and URC regulations, contributing to improved maternal and child health, nutrition, WASH services, and health systems at various levels

Duties, Roles, and Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the finance team to prepare timely monthly financial reports for the home office, including Cost Point entries, bank reconciliations, mobile money reconciliations, and staff advances reconciliations
  • Verify completeness and accuracy of payment documentation before posting to Cost Point
  • Process per diems and travel advances for project-related work
  • Ensure project costs comply with USDOS/URC regulations and are reasonable, allowable, and allocable
  • Address comments on monthly field report reviews from the home office, providing input on missing vouchers and required information
  • Assist the central office team in preparing monthly cash forecasts for submission to the home office
  • Prepare journals for balancing staff advances and liabilities before review
  • Maintain an updated vendor tracker in compliance with regulations, overseen by the Contracts department
  • File all financial documents, journals, and payment vouchers on schedule with the finance team
  • Scan payment vouchers and journals monthly and upload to OneDrive, maintaining an effective filing system for financial reports, wire requests, bank reconciliations, and field accounts review certificates
  • Collect necessary documentation for direct payments to MOH officers, local government officers, stakeholders, and field teams
  • Collaborate with the operations department to ensure timely receipt, verification, and payment of phone and internet bills
  • Work with the operations department to ensure timely receipt of vendor invoices and essential documents for prompt vendor payments
  • Assist the Finance Officer in gathering information for international tax reports (VAT)
  • Support the Finance Officer in conducting regular checks of project inventory and assets
  • Assess project operational activities (stores, transportation, assets, security, and safety) with the Finance Officer to ensure compliance with URC and USDOS regulations
  • Maintain a record of all documents entering and leaving the regional office
  • Perform administrative and operational tasks at the regional office
  • Undertake additional project-related duties as needed

Qualifications, Education, and Skills

RequirementDetails
EducationBachelor’s degree in accounting or a related discipline
ExperienceAt least one year of experience in general financial management and accounting

Skills:
Excellent written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize and multitask
Desired Skills and Experience:
At least one year of experience with Cost Point
Prior experience with URC or USAID is a plus
Additional Requirements:
Must be legally authorized to work in Uganda (no funding available for relocation)

How to Apply

Apply online at www.urc-chs.com/careers 

Due date: October 17, 2025

Skills
Computer literacy Auditing
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