Vacancy title:
Finance Assistant

Employment type: Full time, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Accounting & Finance, Social Services & Nonprofit, Admin & Office

Jobs at:
African Youth Action Network (AYAN)

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, October 23 2026

Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala

Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, October 17 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Job Purpose

To support accurate, timely and compliant financial processing, bookkeeping, payroll administration, statutory obligations, partner financial support and project reporting in accordance with AYAN policies, donor requirements and applicable Ugandan law.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Transaction Processing and Bookkeeping

• Record daily financial transactions accurately in approved accounting systems and budget trackers.
• Prepare payment documentation, verify supporting documents and process approved payments.
• Maintain accounts payable and receivable records and follow up invoices, advances and accountabilities.
• Support bank, mobile money, cash and petty-cash reconciliations.

Payroll, Tax and Statutory Compliance

• Support preparation of monthly payroll and maintain organized payroll records.
• Assist with PAYE, withholding tax, local service tax, NSSF and other approved statutory obligations.
• Maintain confidential personnel payment information and ensure deductions are supported and authorized.

Budgeting, Reporting and Audit Support

• Support budget preparation, budget monitoring, month-end closing and preparation of financial reports.
• Prepare schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Monitor partner financial submissions, identify missing documentation and support corrective follow-up.
• Assist with financial training and accompaniment for supported community-based and refugee-led organizations.

Controls and Records Management

• File vouchers, invoices, receipts, contracts and reports systematically in physical and digital formats.
• Apply AYAN financial policies, internal controls and donor requirements consistently.
• Promptly report errors, irregularities, control weaknesses or compliance risks to the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics or a related field. Professional accounting training is an advantage.
• At least two years of relevant finance or accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit or donor-funded environment.
• Good knowledge of bookkeeping, payroll, taxation, budgeting and cash management.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and working knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks.
• Experience supporting partner organizations or grants is an advantage.

Core Competencies

• Accuracy and exceptional attention to detail.
• Integrity, confidentiality and accountability.
• Strong organization and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Service-oriented approach when supporting programme teams and partners.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Apply online using the application form at the link below. Submit your application by Friday 23rd October 2026.

Application link: 

AYAN is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women, refugees and persons from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. AYAN does not charge recruitment fees.

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