Finance Assistant Vacancy at Raising The Village
At Raising The Village (RTV), we are dedicated to eradicating ultra-poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. As a dynamic, rapidly growing international development organization, we’ve assembled a team of over 350+ passionate individuals in Uganda, R...
Job Title: Finance Assistant
Department/Group: Finance
Reporting To: Finance and Admin Officer
Years of Experience: 2+ Years
Location: Kyerwa
Travel Required: 30%
Job description
About Raising The Village
At Raising The Village (RTV), we are dedicated to eradicating ultra-poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. As a dynamic, rapidly growing international development organization, we’ve assembled a team of over 350+ passionate individuals in Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania and DRC, alongside an additional 10+ professionals in North America. Together, we are committed to elevating communities out of ultra-poverty by implementing innovative solutions and leveraging advanced data analytics to drive impact.
To date, our holistic approach has positively impacted over 1,000,000 lives since 2012, and we’re poised to achieve even greater milestones, aiming to assist 1 million individuals annually by 2027. Our growth and success are fuelled by the invaluable support of global partners who share our vision of sustainable change. Learn more about our impactful programs at www.raisingthevillage.org
Summary of the role
Position Purpose is to Support the Finance Team to ensure accurate Bookkeeping, budget monitoring and tracking, financial analysis and accounting/budget execution across assigned field districts. Provide financial advisory support to field teams and help maintain strong financial controls and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and file all financial documents (cash advances, requests, receipts) to ensure records are audit-ready and readily available.
- Post journal entries (JE), manage fuel accountability and government official payment records.
- Receive, log and verify invoices before entry; process invoices via the procurement module and follow up on vendor disputes.
- Review and reconcile project activity accountability; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
- Oversee individual accounts for assigned field officers and follow up on outstanding accountability.
- Review mobile-money transactions for compliance; initiate payments via Beyonic, verifying beneficiaries, and flagging variances.
- Report any non-compliant financial practices to the Finance Leadership
- Recommend improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency and cost savings; provide financial guidance to staff to ensure adherence to procedures
- Update finance systems with timely and accurate financial data; participate in monthly Sage project reconciliations.
- Support budgeting, budget tracking and implementation of financial policies; act as finance business partner to assigned field offices.
- Reconcile staff advances, petty cash and project-specific accounts (monthly) and manage weekly staff advance activity.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Accounting & Finance, Business Administration (Accounting) or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years’ professional experience in accounting, bookkeeping, finance management or audit.
- Practical experience with mobile money payment solutions is essential.
- Familiarity with accounting software (Sage or similar) is an advantage.
- CPA/ACCA partial or full qualification is an advantage.
Technical & Personal Skills
- Strong numerical, analytical, and Excel skills.
- Knowledge of accounting standards, financial regulations, and data privacy principles.
- High integrity, discretion, and ability to manage confidential information.
- Good time management and attention to detail.
- Critical thinking and business service orientation.
- Willingness to travel up to 30% to field districts.
We encourage women, people with disabilities and minority groups to apply for this position. RTV is committed to equal opportunities and diversity of perspective at the workplace.
Disclaimer: Raising the Village DOES NOT charge any kind of FEE(s) at whichever stage of the recruitment process.
How to Apply
How to approach this opportunity
Before applying for Finance Assistant Vacancy at Raising The Village, review the requirements carefully, tailor your CV to the role, and follow the instructions shown in the advert.
- For finance roles, highlight accuracy, reporting tools, cash handling, compliance, risk control, and measurable results.
- Prepare a short application message that mentions the exact job title and why you fit the role.
- Keep your phone and email active after applying so you do not miss interview or assessment updates.
Tailor your CV before applying
For Finance Assistant Vacancy at Raising The Village, align your CV with the location and role context: Kyerwa.
Questions to prepare for
Before interviewing for Finance Assistant Vacancy at Raising The Village, Kyerwa, prepare short answers backed by real examples from your experience.
Describe your experience with financial accuracy, reconciliation, reporting, or cash handling.
How do you ensure compliance and reduce errors in financial work?
Give an example of a report, system, or data you used to improve decisions.
How would you handle a difficult customer, loan, or recovery case professionally?
What steps would you take if you found a difference in accounts, payments, or financial records?
How do you protect customer or company confidentiality in finance-related work?
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Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the Finance Assistant Vacancy at Raising The Village position. After reviewing the advertised requirements, I believe my skills, experience, and commitment to professional results make me a strong candidate for this opportunity.
My background has prepared me to contribute effectively in jobs. I can bring relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work responsibly with teams, clients, and organizational priorities. In tailoring this application, I would highlight evidence related to Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Accounting & Finance, Business Administration (Accounting) or equivalent. Minimum 2 years’ professional experience in....
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I have attached my CV and supporting documents for your review. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications match this position.
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