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Finance Support job at Oxfam
Job Description
About the Organization:
Oxfam in Uganda started work in the 1960s delivering development and humanitarian support as part of the Oxfam confederation, a global movement of people fighting to end inequality and injustice. Today, we continue to tackle the inequalities that make and keep people poor. We save and protect people’s lives in times of crisis. We work with people to build their resilience and rebuild their livelihoods. We enable vulnerable people’s voices to be heard and campaign for genuine, durable change.
OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION
The primary responsibility of this position is to provide routine filing support.
Oxfam is a British-founded confederation of 21 independent charitable organizations focusing on the alleviation of global poverty, founded in 1942 and led by Oxfam International.
Organization:
Duties and Responsibilities
Supporting with routine project document retrievals and scanning for Projects, Denmark team, Country office and any other hosted teams/projects.
Supporting with the retrieval of documentation for various audits and needs.
Basic finance review of sampled documentation for audit.
Ensuring systematic hard copy filling of documentation.
Ensuring systematic labelling of hard copy files.
Stamping of documentation.
Soft copy scanning & filling of financial documents.
Ensuring systematic achieving and storage of hard copy documents.
Any additional roles assigned by supervisors.
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Education:
A high school diploma or equivalent is often the minimum requirement.
A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is highly preferred.
Professional certifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA) are advantageous but not always required at this level.
Experience:
Entry-level roles may not require extensive experience, but 1–2 years of experience in a finance or administrative support role is typically preferred.
Experience with bookkeeping, data entry, or customer service in a financial context can be beneficial.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is essential (e.g., using formulas, creating financial spreadsheets).
Familiarity with financial software such as QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or other accounting systems is often required.
Basic knowledge of financial principles, budgeting, and accounting practices.
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How to Apply:
Deadline for Application
11 September 2024
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11 September 2024