No Experience Finance Assistant NGO Jobs – International Justice Mission (IJM)
Job Title: Finance Assistant
Organization: International Justice Mission (IJM)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: IJM Accountant
About Us:
The International Justice Mission is a global organization that protects the poor from violence throughout the developing world. International Justice Mission partners with local authorities to rescue victims of violence, bring criminals to justice, restore survivors, and strengthen justice systems. The International Justice Mission (IJM) Uganda is working to eliminate property grabbing in Uganda by bringing rescue and restoration to individual victims, accountability to their perpetrators, and transformation to the public justice system as a whole.
Job Summary: The Finance Assistant will support the Kampala field office Accountant and the National Director of Finance to ensure financial records are supported and are accurate and easily accessible.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support transaction processing for both staff and vendors and making sure that outstanding issues relating to payments are resolved.
- Keenly monitor staff advance account and ensure staff advance accounts are reconciled periodically.
- Support preparation of cash and bank journals and making sure that all supporting documents are attached.
- Support review of staff requests and delivery for approval by the Field Office Director or National Director.
- Correct, process and reconcile a wide variety of accounting documents such as invoices, departmental costs, employee reimbursements, cash receipts, vendor statements, and journal vouchers; review and code financial information.
- Prepare and process documents to disburse funds, make deposits and bank transfers and prepare reports; compile and review information for accuracy; and maintain records.
- Petty cash Management.
- Supports the accountant in preparation of the Monthly e-Finance Packet.
- Supports the accountant with posting transactions into QuickBooks.
- Maintains a complete filing system of all payments made and corresponding supporting documents.
- Photocopying, scanning, filing and other clerical duties.
- Performing finance related errands.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for International Justice Mission (IJM) Finance Assistant job placement must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business administration or related fields.
- Knowledge of double entry principles of accounting and best management practices.
- Experience or training in NGOs Finance work.
- Meticulous with an attention to details.
- Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Words etc.).
- Knowledge of accounting software especially QuickBooks.
- Knowledgeable in procurement.
- Knowledge in petty cash management procedures.
- Mature Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed.
- Passionate commitment to IJM’s mission and values.
- Professional in demeanor, appearance, writing and oral communication.
- Works well under stress with a sustained positive attitude.
- Exceptionally high level of honesty and integrity.
- Intelligent, organized, creative and proactive problem solver.
- Ability to cooperate effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
- This position requires a commitment to, understanding of and compliance with IJM’s Mission, core values, and all IJM-related policies.
How to Apply:
All applicants are encouraged to send their applications, updated CVs and Statement of Faith via E-mail (preferred method) to: ugandarecruiting@ijm.org
OR by mail:
International Justice Mission
Attn: Human Resources
P.O. Box 502 Ntinda, Kampala, UGANDA
By Hand:
International Justice Mission
Attn: Human Resources
Plot 15 Suuna Road, Ntinda
Kampala, Uganda
NB: A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.
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