Finance Associate at Sinapis

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Support the East Africa Finance Team in paying all invoices on time; gain authorizations on payment requests and ensure that deadlines for remittance are met by following stipulated approval processes
• Prepare Uganda & Rwanda financial statements in accordance with IFRS with the guidance of the Financial Accountant
• Send proof of payment notices in a timely manner to vendors for all processed payments.
• Reconcile cash and bank accounts weekly  and submit for review by the Financial Accountant.
• Maintain an organized, well-documented, and sequential filing system for all processed payments with all files labeled properly and visibly
• Check bank statements regularly for any irregularities and notify your manager accordingly.
• Prepare an up-to-date weekly cash flow performance report from previous periods and projection for the 12-weeks ahead with the guidance of Associate Director Finance Compliance &  Risk.
• Ensure that all payroll and other statutory deductions in Uganda, and Rwanda are filed and paid at least two (2) days before the due statutory dates the following month.
• Maintain an active asset register for each country with guidance  from the Financial Accountant
• Provide administrative support to the East Africa Finance Team by monitoring the shared department email inbox and responding to or forwarding messages to the appropriate parties
• Demonstrate the Sinapis core values of being relational, excellent, joyful, open-handed, innovative, Christ-centered, eager to serve, and a wise steward (REJOICES)
• Lean forward to meet other needs of your manager and team as anticipated or assigned

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You have a great education and have excelled in your endeavors so far
• You are a follower of Christ and have a healthy relationship with Him
• You are humble and have a teachable spirit
• You are energetic, hardworking, and willing to go the extra mile to complete an assignment

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA/ACCA finalist
• Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or related field with 1-3 years of relevant internship or employment experience
• A heart for our mission and a passion for alleviating poverty through private sector development
• Strong knowledge in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
• Strong character and integrity
• Ability to work independently in a small team environment