Job Details

Job Title

Finance Assistant

Organization

DRC Uganda

Background Information

DRC Uganda is currently looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join its dynamic team as a Finance Assistant.

The Finance Assistant, under the supervision of the Finance Team Leader, will provide financial support to DRC operations and partners in accordance with DRC financial procedures, donor regulations, and national legislation.

The role holder will ensure:

• Accurate financial recordkeeping
• Cash management
• Payment processing
• Financial reporting
• Compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Efficient finance operations support

Responsibilities and Duties

Finance and Accounting

• Perform daily bookkeeping in accordance with the DRC Finance Handbook.
• Record financial transactions accurately in DRC Dynamics.
• Ensure transactions are posted to the correct:
  • Project
  • Budget line
  • Ledger accounts
• Prepare:
  • Payment vouchers
  • Receipt vouchers
  • Journal vouchers
  • Supporting documentation
• Verify that all payments are supported by complete and approved documentation before processing.
• Maintain proper electronic and physical filing of financial records, including:
  • Vouchers
  • Contracts
  • Tender documents
  • Bank documents
  • Supporting schedules
• Support month-end and year-end financial closing activities.
• Maintain routine financial records and follow established work plans.

Cash and Bank Management

• Manage petty cash according to DRC financial procedures.
• Process petty cash replenishments.
• Conduct daily and monthly cash counts.
• Prepare cash count reports.
• Safeguard cash held in the office safe.
• Handle cash receipts and cash disbursements.
• Manage cash advances and ensure timely settlement according to DRC policies.
• Process approved bank transfers and maintain proper documentation.
• Liaise with banks on routine banking activities.
• Monitor cash balances and support cash flow management.

Payment Processing

• Process approved payments accurately and on time.
• Ensure supplier, staff, statutory, and partner payments comply with DRC procedures.
• Support salary payment processing where applicable.
• Assist in remitting:
  • Taxes
  • Pension contributions
  • Other statutory obligations
• Ensure timely payment of operational expenses such as utilities where applicable.

Reporting

• Prepare monthly cash count reports.
• Support preparation of financial reports.
• Assist in collecting, reviewing, correcting, and filing partners' financial reports.
• Submit assigned financial progress and status reports.
• Support reconciliation of:
  • Cash balances
  • Bank balances
  • Ledger balances

Compliance and Documentation

• Ensure compliance with:
  • DRC financial policies
  • Donor regulations
  • Local legislation
• Maintain complete audit trails for all financial transactions.
• Ensure supporting documents are properly archived and readily available for audits.
• Follow internal controls and safeguard organizational assets.

Qualifications and Requirements

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 2 years (24 months) of work experience in financial management within an international NGO or similar organization.

Education Level

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Business Management
• Related field

Required Skills and Competencies

• Proven ability in implementing large-scale programs.
• High integrity, proactive attitude, stable and robust character.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Highly motivated and results-oriented.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to accountability practices.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work with limited supervision.
• Computer literacy including:
  • Word processing
  • Database management packages

Desirable Qualification

• Knowledge of local languages widely spoken in West Nile Uganda.

DRC Core Competencies

Candidates are expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

Striving for Excellence

Focus on achieving results while ensuring efficient processes.

Collaborating

Involve relevant stakeholders and encourage feedback.

Taking the Lead

Demonstrate ownership, initiative, and innovation.

Communicating

Listen and communicate effectively and honestly.

Demonstrating Integrity

Uphold and promote high standards of ethical and professional conduct in line with DRC values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.

Employment Details

Salary Information

Salary and employment conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council's Terms of Employment for national employees.

Salary Range: Not specified.

Application Procedure

Applicants must upload:

• Cover letter
• Updated CV (maximum four pages)

Application Requirements

• Applications must be submitted in English.
• Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Application Deadline

11 August 2026

Important Recruitment Notice

DRC does not solicit money for any part of its recruitment process.

All recruitment processes are:

• Merit-based
• Conducted according to internationally accepted HR best practices

Applicants should disregard any request for payment or recruitment fees.