Role overview
What you'll be stepping into
YSAT is seeking a Project Finance Officer to ensure compliance, transparency, and efficiency across all financial transactions linked to the Kiryandongo PlayMatters implementation, including field bookkeeping, expenditure processing, burn rate monitoring, and monthly financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain accurate records of all cash and bank transactions using QuickBooks and ensure correct allocation to donor codes
Conduct monthly budget-versus-actual (BVA) analysis alongside the Project Team Leader to detect and address variances early
Review all financial claims, invoices, purchase orders, and per-diem sheets to verify full supporting documentation before making payouts
Manage Kiryandongo field office bank accounts and petty cash boxes and submit timely cash forecast requests to headquarters
Enforce compliance with YSAT policies, War Child Alliance donor regulations, and Ugandan tax statutory requirements (WHT and PAYE)
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Commerce (Accounting), Business Administration, or Finance; CPA or ACCA Level II progress is highly desirable
Minimum 3–4 years of accounting and finance experience inside an NGO framework, specifically handling multi-partner consortium budgets
Excellent proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel
Uncompromising personal integrity and a sharp eye for financial detail
Experience working with refugee-led organisations and consortium partners is an advantage
How to apply