The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is hiring a Finance Assistant to be responsible for the disbursement and settlement of field accountabilities. Finance Assistant will ensure proper custody of financial records scanning as well as documentation retrieval. Finance Assistant will ensure a timely first-level review of the financial transactions source/support documents for accuracy, reliability, reasonability, and completeness; all in compliance with internal policies and specific donor(s) regulations.
Local Partner Health Services – North & Southwest Activity is implemented by Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) aimed at supporting the continuation of technical assistance for the implementation of a district-based, integrated package of quality HIV/AIDS and TB services to the beneficiary population in the Nine districts in Acholi sub-region. The main goal of the activity is to increase the availability, accessibility and utilization of quality, integrated HIV and TB services.
Reports To: Senior Finance Officer
Duty Station: Gulu
Nature of Contract: Full Time
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Assist in timely processing, reconciliation and liquidation of staff travel advances.
- Print out proof of payments and share with the Beneficiaries.
- Preparation of Payment Vouchers for review by the SFO or FM.
- Provide first level review of mobile money payments requests and generate the associated output files.
- Update the Cluster team members on payment status of their accountabilities.
- Ensure scanning of documentation on to the JCRC server.
- Submit mobile money reports/confirmations to activity coordinators and follow through unpaid transactions as well as daily reconciliations of all disbursements for supported activities.
- Maintain and update data base of all mobile money payment schedules.
- Provide the first level packaging and reviewing of vendors’ payments requests.
Minimum Qualifications
- The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance/ Commerce/ Accounting or any other business-related field.
- CPA/ACCA Level 2 will be an added advantage.
Required Experience
- At least two-years relevant work experience preferably with USG/PEPFAR funded projects.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Key Competencies
- Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications especially Microsoft Word and Excel.
How to Apply
All applications must be addressed to:
The Head Human Resources
Joint Clinical Research Centre
Plot 101 Lubowa Campus off Entebbe Road
P.O Box 10005, Kampala-Uganda
Email: jobs@jcrc.org.ug
The application deadline is Sunday 23rd August 2026 at 05:00pm.
Strictly two documents combined in one PDF are required (Application letter and CV not exceeding 6 pages). Make sure to include the position you are applying for in the subject line.
Note: JCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Any attempts of influencing the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification.
