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• Administer
  Petty cash and ensure that top ups are done on time;
• Making
  sure that all invoices passed for payment have the relevant supporting
  documentation;
• Ensure
  that all processed documents are Stamped “paid”;
• Update
  the petty cash book for effective cash flow management;
• Support
  processing and accountability of staff travel advances;
• Ensure
  all finance files are updated on daily basis and that the relevant
  accounts documents are filed correctly and timely;
• Guide
  staff of their respective balances;
• Act
  as the bank agent – cashing and depositing cash and equivalents;
• Reconcile
  supplier accounts before payments are prepared;
• Make
  payments in the field especially for casual workers;
• Occasionally
  travel to the field offices to assist on finance related matters;
• Stand
  in for the finance officer when required and any other related duties
  assigned by the supervisor.                       
  

• The
  ideal candidate for the Oxfam Finance Assistant job must hold a Degree in
  Accounting, financial management, commerce, economics or related field and
  professional certification in accounting an added advantage
• Two
  years of relevant professional experience in an NGO setting
• Broad
  knowledge and experience of all core financial management activities,
  including accounts payable, cash management, budget development, statutory
  requirements (particularly related to Ugandan standards) and standard
  accounts
• Proficiency
  in numeracy skills and good computer skills (Excel especially, Word)
• Ability
  to prioritise work issues to meet deadlines with minimal supervision and
  adjust to constantly changing situations while maintaining focus on
  delivery and follow-through
• Good
  analytical and conceptual thinking skills with a proven proactive approach
  to identifying and resolving problems and suggesting improvements that
  continuously seek to provide a better service to Oxfam
• Excellent
  personal communication skills, in written and verbal English
• A
  high level of self-awareness, personal energy, stamina and
  flexibility. 
• Ability
  to work creatively, effectively and under own initiative, pays attention
  to detail
• Show
  commitment to Oxfam’s overall aims and policies and experience of
  promoting women’s rights and the interests of marginalized people in all
  aspects of Oxfam’s work

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