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Finance and Administration Officer job at Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) | Apply Now
Are you looking for Finance jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Finance and Administration Officer job at Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)
About the Organisation
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is a leading organization dedicated to tackling malnutrition and promoting better nutrition worldwide, with a focus on creating sustainable, scalable solutions to improve the health and well-being of populations at risk. Known for its credibility and impact, GAIN has garnered recognition from governments, the private sector, and NGOs for its innovative approaches to improving food systems and nutrition outcomes. The organization fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture that values collaboration, diversity, and personal development, offering employees opportunities to work on high-impact projects in a supportive and mission-driven environment.
GAIN has a rich history, evolving from a key player in global nutrition into a prominent organization that partners with governments, businesses, and civil society to drive systemic change. Its innovative business model integrates public and private sector expertise to create lasting nutrition improvements, with a focus on scaling up effective solutions. Operating in over 30 countries, GAIN is a globally recognized leader in nutrition advocacy and action, working with stakeholders at the local, national, and international levels.
Core values such as inclusivity, accountability, and evidence-based decision-making guide its operations, ensuring that all its efforts are aligned with sustainable development goals. As part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives, GAIN is committed to improving global nutrition through strategic investments, partnerships, and programs that address food security, education, and sustainable agriculture. For more information, visit www.gainhealth.org.
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
Finance and Administration Officer job at Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)
Job Description
Job Title: Finance and Administration Officer (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Gross Salary: UGX 44,256,588 /=
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a Finance and Administration Officer to provide administrative, coordination and financial management support.
The position is responsible for ensuring processing, recording of payment transactions and office management processes are done in a timely and accurate manner. The position will support compliance, and requires resolute fiduciary responsibility of all financial resources and high professional standards with a willingness and ability to enforce compliance with GAIN and donor policies and procedures.
This role will be on a 17-month fixed term contract, subject to availability of funding and will be based in Kampala, Uganda.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Work with the Finance and Administration Manager to plan and implement financial and administrative operations systems in accordance with GAIN policies and procedures while keeping within donor requirements. This includes systems for Cash Flow management, consolidation of accounting information, internal controls, financial reporting, financial record keeping, grant management and compliance.
Perform financial review of purchase requests, purchase orders, and payment requests to ensure compliance with GAIN policies and procedures and donors grants and contracts requirements and promptly process payments.
Preparation of monthly reports, ensuring all transactions for the month are recorded accurately and deadlines set by the global finance team are met.
Timely preparation of monthly bank statements and bank reconciliations.
Support in preparation and availability of statutory financial Statements, Annual Income Tax returns, PAYE returns, NSSF etc.
Implementing and maintaining office procedures/administrative systems.
Assist in coordinating the travel (visa, booking transport and accommodation) of GAIN staff, consultants and senior partners which relates to the implementation of GAIN activities in Uganda.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
You should have experience preferably in the non-profit sector in a similar role where you provide finance and administrative support.
Experience in processing and recording of payment transactions, preparation of monthly bank reconciliations and statements is required. This role will work closely with the Finance and Administration Manager on preparation of programme budgets, analysis of grants and expenditure.
The position holder will work with the project teams to ensure travel per diems and reimbursements are performed within GAIN policies and procedures and reconcile staff debtors accounts monthly. They will support with the maintenance of records and ensure confidentiality of records.
Previous basic experience in HR functions is desirable.
An educational background with a degree in accounting or relevant business field is required.
A minimum of CPA 3 or other professional certification would be an added advantage.
Experience with financial software such as Navision highly preferred.
Salary: UGX 44,256,588 – UGX 50,702,928 gross per annum, depending on experience.
How to Apply
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