.jpg)
.jpeg)
Share this Job
Finance and Operations Manager job at ActionAid International Uganda (AAIU) | Apply Now
Are you looking for Finance Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Finance and Operations Manager job at ActionAid International Uganda (AAIU)
ActionAid International Uganda is a leading human rights and social justice organization dedicated to empowering vulnerable communities, particularly women and youth, to challenge injustice, fight poverty, and secure sustainable livelihoods. Operating in Uganda since 1982, ActionAid has earned a strong reputation for grassroots engagement, bold advocacy, and transformative programming that addresses systemic inequalities and promotes democratic governance.
The organization fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture centered on activism, collaboration, and continuous learning, offering meaningful job opportunities in areas such as governance, women’s rights, education, humanitarian response, and youth empowerment. With both national and regional roles, ActionAid supports flexible work arrangements and values staff contributions toward building equitable societies.
Its innovative model blends community-led development with policy influence, ensuring long-term impact through partnerships and capacity building. As part of the global ActionAid federation, the Uganda chapter operates across multiple districts and regions, making a tangible difference in the lives of thousands. Grounded in values of solidarity, mutual respect, accountability, and courage of conviction, ActionAid is also deeply committed to corporate social responsibility through environmental sustainability, safeguarding practices, and rights-based approaches to development. For more information, visit www.actionaid.org/uganda.
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Finance and Operations Manager job at ActionAid International Uganda (AAIU)
ActionAid International Uganda (AAIU)
ActionAid International Uganda (AAIU) is a national development organization affiliated to ActionAid International (AAI)- a global federation of independent members and national programmes operating in 47 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. AAIU's mission is to achieve social justice, gender Equality, and poverty eradication by working with people living in extreme poverty and exclusion, their communities, people's organisations, activists, social. Movements, and their supporters.
Contribute to strategic decision making to support. Experience of working in Non-governmental the National Governing Board
Lead the development, review, interpretation and implementation of the AAIU Financial management, Human Resource, Administration, Procurement, ICT policies, procedures and systems in line with AAI's framework and national legislations.
Lead in the development of plans and budgets in line with AAI/AAIU policies.
Develop and implement an internal control system to maintain the financial integrity and compliance with AAIU policies, procedures and national laws
Review and approve expenditures and other financial related transactions in line with the financial policies and procedures.
Develop and implement financial reporting systems in line with financial frameworks, policies and procedures.
Provide technical advice and support on the Program financial matters to the Country Director and other points staff as required
Provide support and guidance to grants and contracts management to ensure adherence to AAI requirements.
Coordinate the internal and external audit engagements in line with the AAIU policies and International financial reporting standards
Ensure the integrity of accounting systems and data security
Develop and lead the implementation of frameworks for talent management, recruitment, selection, induction and orientation processes in line with line with the AAIU Country Strategy, and AAl's priorities Retain a motivated workforce in AAIU while ensuring effective employee performance management.
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL
SERVICES
RESIDENTIAL
A Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, or Business Administration (Accounting) or any other relevant qualification and must be a member of a professional accounting body (ACCA, CPA, ACA, CIMA etc.)
A Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance and Accounting is an added advantage
At least 8-10 years of sound technical knowledge, and 6 years of relevant work experience, 3 of which should have been in senior management position in a reputable NGO
Practical experience in using computerised financial accounting packages.
Applications: Applications (Cover letter, CV, and certified academic documents as one document) addressed to the Country Director should be sent by email to Vacancies.Uganda@actionaid.org. We will respond to ONLY shortlisted candidates. Whilst all applications will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, qualified WOMEN are especially encouraged to apply. ActionAid International Uganda is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
