WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Support the East Africa Finance Team in paying all invoices on time; gain authorizations on payment requests and ensure that deadlines for remittance are met by following stipulated approval processes
- Prepare Uganda & Rwanda financial statements in accordance with IFRS with the guidance of the Financial Accountant
- Send proof of payment notices in a timely manner to vendors for all processed payments.
- Reconcile cash and bank accounts weekly and submit for review by the Financial Accountant.
- Maintain an organized, well-documented, and sequential filing system for all processed payments with all files labeled properly and visibly
- Check bank statements regularly for any irregularities and notify your manager accordingly.
- Prepare an up-to-date weekly cash flow performance report from previous periods and projection for the 12-weeks ahead with the guidance of Associate Director Finance Compliance & Risk.
- Ensure that all payroll and other statutory deductions in Uganda, and Rwanda are filed and paid at least two (2) days before the due statutory dates the following month.
- Maintain an active asset register for each country with guidance from the Financial Accountant
- Provide administrative support to the East Africa Finance Team by monitoring the shared department email inbox and responding to or forwarding messages to the appropriate parties
- Demonstrate the Sinapis core values of being relational, excellent, joyful, open-handed, innovative, Christ-centered, eager to serve, and a wise steward (REJOICES)
- Lean forward to meet other needs of your manager and team as anticipated or assigned
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You have a great education and have excelled in your endeavors so far
- You are a follower of Christ and have a healthy relationship with Him
- You are humble and have a teachable spirit
- You are energetic, hardworking, and willing to go the extra mile to complete an assignment
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- CPA/ACCA finalist
- Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or related field with 1-3 years of relevant internship or employment experience
- A heart for our mission and a passion for alleviating poverty through private sector development
- Strong knowledge in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
- Strong character and integrity
- Ability to work independently in a small team environment