Education Development Center (EDC)

Education Development Center (EDC) is a global nonprofit that advances lasting solutions to improve education, promote health, and expand economic opportunity. Since 1958, we have been a leader in designing, implementing, and evaluating powerful and innovative programs in more than 80 countries around the world.

EDC promotes equity and access to high quality education and health services and products that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse backgrounds learn, live, and work together. We support an inclusive workplace culture that embraces many perspectives and broadens our understanding of the communities we serve, enhancing and enriching our work.  EDC is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Project Description

The goal of the five-year, USAID-funded Integrated Child and Youth Development (ICYD) Activity is for Ugandan children and youth, especially the most vulnerable, to receive the support and services necessary to lead resilient, healthy, and productive lives. The ICYD Activity is expected to achieve the following:

1. Children and youth have improved learning outcomes;

2. Children and youth are safe and healthy in their community and learning environments; and

3. Youth practice positive behaviors and are able to make informed decisions about their lives and relationships.

This Activity will address the mutually reinforcing relationship between improving learning outcomes and improving wellbeing and employ a comprehensive approach that merges PEPFAR/OVC’s strengths in acute vulnerability stabilization with education’s broad protective effects.

Position Description

The Finance Officer will provide financial support and ensure that the day-to-day finance operations are in total compliance with EDC, PEPFAR and USAID policies, procedures and systems. This position reports to the Senior Finance Officer. This is a full-time position based in Kampala, Uganda.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Payroll management –
  • Prepare EDC payroll.
  • Ensure relevant documents relating to payroll are obtained from the Senior Human Resource Manager in a timely manner to forestall any delays in the payroll preparations.
  • Be conversant and abreast with legislation with respect to taxation, social security, and pension administration in Uganda.
  • Prepare and submit PAYE deductions, NSSF and any other contributions in a timely manner as required by prevailing statutory legislations and ensure that no penalty is incurred as a result of late submissions.
• Coordinate, manage and account for all mobile money payments in the Kampala Head Office.
• Conduct bank transactions to the maximum extent possible using Stanbic Business Online and provide online banking documentation in support of vouchers to the Finance Officer responsible for QuickBooks data entry.
• Act as backup, take on the duties and provide assistance to any other finance team member depending on the volume and complexity of work on hand as requested by the Senior Finance Officer.
• Any other tasks of a related nature as instructed by the Supervisor.

Education

• Minimum of a bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Computing, Business Administration or any related field. Must have at least 6 years of progressively responsible and directly relevant experience. An advanced degree, ACCA or CPA and knowledge of basic computer skills will be an added advantage.

Skills and Experience

• Extensive knowledge of and financial management experience with USAID funded programs.
• Excellent skills in Excel and Word.
• Excellent skills in accounting software use, especially QuickBooks.
• Experience conducting payroll accounting from start to finish coupled with in-depth knowledge of income tax, social security, and pension administration in Uganda.
• Experience with online banking and mobile money management.
• Team player.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English.

Language

• Fluency in English is required.

Application Instructions

Job closing date: August 4, 2022

Applications submitted without a resume or CV will not be reviewed. Due to the volume of applications submitted, only finalists will be notified. No phone calls, please. 

EDC is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

This announcement is made possible by the support of the American People through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents of this notice are the sole responsibility of Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC) and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government.