Financial Assistant Job – Evidence Action | Jobs in Uganda

Financial Assistant – Evidence Action (Kampala, Uganda)

Position: Financial Assistant
Employment Type: Contract (4 Months)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Industry: Finance / NGO
Application Deadline: 12th August 2025

About Evidence Action

Evidence Action delivers data-driven, cost-effective interventions that improve the lives of millions across Africa and Asia. With a presence in 9 countries and over 800 staff, we work with governments to scale proven global health solutions. Our impact includes:

• 2+ billion deworming treatments distributed globally
• 15,000+ child lives saved through safe water programs
• $23 billion in lifetime productivity gains achieved

Our team thrives on innovation, rigorous evaluation, and a deep commitment to improving lives.

Job Summary

Evidence Action is hiring a Financial Assistant to provide critical clerical support within the Finance Department. This temporary role (4 months) helps ensure smooth financial operations in Kampala while bridging a short-term staffing gap.

Reports To:

Associate, Accountant

Direct Reports:

None

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily clerical tasks: sorting, scanning, and filing financial documents
• Assist with monthly financial returns for submission and audit readiness
• Help retrieve vendor receipts and track missing documentation
• Conduct occasional visits to local vendors to follow up on documentation
• Organize, label, and archive financial documents appropriately
• Provide finance support during Field Officer absences
• General administrative support to the finance team
• Any other finance-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Professional accounting qualifications (completed or in progress) are a plus

Experience and Skills

• At least 1 year of accounting experience, preferably in a not-for-profit or NGO setting
• High computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with computerized accounting systems
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• High integrity and commitment to fraud prevention
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills and cross-functional collaboration ability
• Experience supporting finance functions in complex or multi-country contexts is an advantage

Working Conditions

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