Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 08, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

DEPARTMENT: FINANCE
BASED AT: PSIU HEAD OFFICE
REPORTS TO: ACCOUNTANT
START DATE: FEBRUARY 2023

WHO WE ARE
Population Services International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization. We are a diverse group of over 5,000 entrepreneurial development professionals located in over 40 countries committed to making it easier for all people to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire. PSI is using its global presence and 50+ years of experience to help reimagine healthcare. We are working to shape market systems, shift policy and funding, and strengthen global capacity to better support consumer-powered healthcare.

Join us!
We are looking for two (2) suitable candidates to take on the role of Accounts Assistant. The position will carry out all VIYA and PSI-Uganda Mobile Money payments processing, support routine Accounts payable, filing Scan & attach (Upload) Soft copies into QBE, and support routine QBE accounting system Treasury & Payables transactions posting in a timely, accurate, and complete manner, according to PSIU/VIYA and donor financial policies and guidelines.

Sound like you? Read on.
Your contribution
1. Preparation and Posting of Invoices in the Quick Books Enterprise Accounting system (Enter Bill Module) in a timely accurate and complete manner in accordance with PSIU/VIYA and donor financial policies and guidelines
2. Process PSIU/VIYA Accounts Receivables transactions (e.g., customer invoices/sales) in Quick Books Accounting (QBE) accurately, completely, and promptly
3. Perform accurate and timely initiation of VIYA and PSI-Uganda mobile money payments on the BEYONIC platform in accordance with PSI-Uganda/VIYA financial guidelines for mobile money transactions
4. Accurately and promptly post all approved Mobile Money transactions into the Quick Books Accounting system using the Write Check module, ensuring completeness and timeliness in accordance with PSI-Uganda/VIYA financial policies
5. Provide support to the VIYA Management team in the timely delivery of financial documents for review during donor audits.
6. Maintain an organized and complete filing system for VIYA/PSI-Uganda financial documents by conducting daily scanning and filing of mobile money payment vouchers and accounts payable/treasury-related proofs of payment in a timely and accurate manner.
7. Scan and upload VIYA/PSI-Uganda Treasury and Mobile Money financial documents (such as payment vouchers, journal vouchers, and deposit vouchers) into QBE, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness in accordance with PSI-Uganda/VIYA and donor financial policies and guidelines.
8. Support the preparation of Monthly Balance sheet Account schedules and Aging reports that support the VIYA and PSI-Uganda monthly Platform monthly financial reports to PSI/W in accordance with the PSI monthly Field Finance Certification checklist.
9. Any other reasonable duties as assigned by the Treasury Coordinator Uganda

What are we looking for?
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Finance & Accounting or Business Administration or Commerce.
2. 1-2 years of accounting experience
3. Experience working with Accounting/Finance software e.g., QBE, Lawson, etc.
4. Previous experience working with a donor-funded NGO is preferred.

The Candidate we hire will embody PSI’s corporate values:
1. Measurement: Evidence, research. metrics and evaluation inform our choices
2. Pragmatism: We strive for excellence, but useful and timely are better than perfect
3. Honesty: We act with integrity, share what we achieve, and admit when we fail
4. Collaboration: Active partnering drives impact
5. Trust: We have confidence in our people to make good decisions
6. Commitment: We build local capacity and programs that last.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Interested candidates should email their cover letter addressed to the Human Resources and Administration Manager, PSIU, and an updated CV ONLY to apply@psiug.org  indicating the Job title in the subject of the email.
Inclusion of your salary expectation in your cover letter is a key requirement.
Submission of certified academic papers is compulsory.
Applications should reach us not later than 5.00pm (1700H) on Thursday February 16th, 2023.
Applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible!
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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