top of page

Finance & Operations Assistant - Lira job at Bantwana Initiative Uganda (BIU) | Apply Now

Are you looking for finance jobs in Uganda 2024 today? then you might be interested in Finance & Operations Assistant - Lira job at Bantwana Initiative Uganda (BIU)

Lira, Uganda

Full Time

Deadline: 

27 Sept 2024

About the Organisation

In Uganda, we scale up proven models of care that prevent and respond to HIV, violence and other vulnerabilities within a coordinated referral network and case management system. We continuously innovate, aggressively addressing emerging gaps through capacity development of local organizations and government from community to national levels to deliver and monitor the effectiveness of high quality, integrated services. Together we are reaching 235,000 children, youth and caregivers across 45 districts in Uganda, closing the gaps in HIV and violence prevention and response, strengthening family resilience, and contributing to Uganda’s 95 95 95 HIV epidemic control goals.

Job Title

Finance & Operations Assistant - Lira job at Bantwana Initiative Uganda (BIU)

Job Description

The Finance & Operations Assistant will provide administrative and financial support to the Regional Office to enable the effective and efficient implementation of the project. S/he will coordination and control general administrative support and logistical activities of the Regional office, and manage petty cash, payments, office cleanliness, office security and staff welfare. In addition, s/he will demonstrate a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, and the ability to work with people of different backgrounds.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Receiving and welcoming visitors at the Office and attending to them appropriately; receives applications, invoices, and any other documents as may be delivered and distributing them to specific individual

  • Photocopying and ensuring a proper filing system at the office; Set up and update project and administrative files.

  • Supervise the proper maintenance of office premises and surrounding environment to ensure its cleanliness and good state of repair at all times.

  • Ensure office security and all staff safety procedures are in place, adhered to and report any deviations to your supervisor for corrective action.

  • Handle Regional Office imprest and ensure timely payments, reconciliation and replenishment

  • Ensure timely payment of all received utilities e.g. water, electricity place requests for payment

  • Manage and coordinate all events ensuring quality service levels for staff welfare such as break teas, staff parties and get-togethers.

  • Ensure the set-up of an accessible filling system for both administrative and program documentation and update project and administrative files.

  • Ensures timely and proper set-up of meeting/Boardroom venues for meetings

  • Assist in making follow-ups for staff medical cards and addition to other insurance schemes by providing updated staff information on a regular basis.

  • Identify, and manage the negotiation, execution, performance and termination of contracts for small vendors.

  • Ensure Value for Money for all goods and services procured locally and report deviations to Head Office for corrective action

  • Assemble documentation for all local procurement activity for Supervisory review and onward transmission to Head Office for execution/payment

  • Supervise regionally contracted service providers of security, courier, staff accommodation to ensure compliance to contract provisions

  • Lead BIU TLC project implementation, monitoring, reporting, developing and maintaining partnerships to meet TLC ECE objectives in the

  • Ensures that vehicle policy guidelines are effectively followed by both staff, internal and outsourced drivers.

  • Manage and coordinate all staff travel arrangement including booking for staff accommodation in the Region and in Kampala

  • Participate in the planning for regional program activities and advise on best practice for initiation of procurement requirements

  • Manage the periodic projection, requisitioning, delivery inventorying and issue of office stationery and kitchen supplies.

  • Maintain a stores ledger of all stock, carrying out periodic monthly stock-counts, reconciliations and filing reports with the Finance Officer.

  • Conduct periodic monthly-quarterly asset verifications, update Regional assets register and file a copy with the Finance Officer and Head Office in Kampala

Get a professional CV. Comes with a free cover letter
Get a Professional CV today. Comes with a free cover letter
Get a professional CV Today

SERVICES

COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

INDUSTRIAL

SERVICES

RESIDENTIAL

SERVICES

COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

INDUSTRIAL

SERVICES

RESIDENTIAL

SERVICES

COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

INDUSTRIAL

SERVICES

RESIDENTIAL

Qualifications and Competencies

Required Qualifications and Experience

  • A bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Business Administration, Human Resource, Accounting, and Commerce or any other related finance and administration relevant studies.

  • At least 3 years of administrative/program support experience, particularly on donor-funded projects. Any experience with USAID funded projects is an added advantage.

  • Familiarity with organizational and donor project management policies, procedures and requirement is essential.


Specific Knowledge, Skills and abilities Require;

  • Strong ability to quickly assemble knowledge of program management.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams.

  • Good computer literacy (Microsoft office package).

  • Experience in preparation and presentation of reports and meeting minutes.

How to Apply

APPLICATIONS PROCEDURE
Interested applicants with the required Qualification, Knowledge, Skills, Attributes and Abilities should send their applications and CVs (detailing responsibilities carried out in previous positions) as one pdf to;

The Human Resource and Administration Officer
Bantwana Initiative Uganda
Plot 36/37 Martyrs Way
Ministers Village
Ntinda-Kampala, Uganda
Phone: +256-790-916-445

NOTE:
Indicate clearly on the application subject line the position and region applied for easy reference.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline for applications: Friday September 27th, 2024

Child Safeguarding is the responsibility that Bantwana Initiative Uganda has, to make sure its staff,
operations, and programs do no harm to children, that is, they do not expose children to the risk of harm and abuse, and that any concerns the organization has about children's safety within the communities in which they work, are reported to the appropriate authorities.

Related Jobs

Ultimate Interview Pack with over 50 toughest interview questions
Online Courses - Apex Accounting School
Lets help you make a CV that wins interviews. Get a professional CV today!
Bantwana Initiative Uganda (BIU)
Finance & Grants Manager job at Bantwana Initiative Uganda (BIU)
27 Sept 2024
Bantwana Initiative Uganda (BIU)
Bantwana Initiative Uganda (BIU)
Finance & Operations Assistant - Jinja job at Bantwana Initiative Uganda (BIU)
27 Sept 2024
Bantwana Initiative Uganda (BIU)
Spark MicroGrants
Finance Manager job at Spark MicroGrants
3 Oct 2024
Spark MicroGrants
Heifer International
Finance & Grants Manager job at Heifer International
2 Sept 2024
Heifer International
Old Mutual
Assistant Underwriter UIC Uganda job at Old Mutual
1 Oct 2024
Old Mutual
Get a Professional CV
bottom of page