ZOA Uganda is recruiting a Finance Manager to lead its finance team in Kampala, providing financial planning, budgeting, reporting and compliance leadership across the country programme. The position starts in January 2027 on a one-year renewable contract, with up to 30 percent field travel.
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Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead the finance team and ensure application of ZOA policies and guidelines.
- Handle induction, performance monitoring, training and staff well-being of finance staff.
- Monitor the quality of financial and administrative operations in field offices.
- Support budgeting, forecasting and sound financial reporting systems.
- Ensure donor compliance, risk management and internal control across the country programme.
- Support country and field offices in acquisition, purchase, contract management and tender procedures.
- Lead audits, account reconciliations and month-end closing procedures.
- Hold periodic meetings with field finance teams on accounting needs and deliverables.
- Propose and implement improvements in operational management processes.
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Qualifications & Experience:
- University degree in Finance, Business Administration or a related field; CPA is an added advantage.
- Five to seven years of proven experience in financial management or a senior finance position.
- Proven experience with an international NGO in the humanitarian sector.
- Advanced user of Excel and ERP or other financial management information systems.
- Good knowledge of procurement and logistics practices.
- Experience in general team management and cross-cultural settings.
Skills & Competencies:
- Accountability for decisions, resources and results.
- Result-oriented, proactive and able to prioritise under pressure.
- Strong conceptual and analytical thinking.
- Effective relationship building with teams, partners and stakeholders.
- Flexibility, adaptability and cross-cultural sensitivity.
- Fluent command of English.
How to Apply
About ZOA Uganda
ZOA Uganda is an International non-governmental organization dedicated to providing emergency relief, development, and livelihood support to vulnerable communities affected by conflict and disaster in Uganda and the wider East African region. The organization's mission is to promote self-reliance and improve the quality of life for people in need by empowering them with sustainable solutions and practical resources. With a strong reputation for its impactful work, ZOA Uganda is widely recognized for its dedication to humanitarian aid, having garnered trust and respect among both international donors and local communities.
The work culture at ZOA Uganda is centered around professionalism, collaboration, and a deep commitment to helping others, offering employees a meaningful opportunity to contribute to social change while developing professionally in a supportive environment. The organization provides various job opportunities across different sectors, with work arrangements that promote flexibility and inclusivity. Founded to address the urgent needs of displaced populations, ZOA Uganda has evolved from a small-scale relief effort into a comprehensive development partner, delivering long-term solutions in areas such as food security, education, and protection for vulnerable populations.
ZOA Uganda's innovative business model focuses on community-based approaches, fostering resilience through partnerships and locally-driven initiatives. With its reach expanding across Uganda and neighboring countries, the organization continues to grow in size and influence. Core values of integrity, accountability, compassion, and empowerment guide its mission, and through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts, ZOA Uganda strives to build stronger, more self-sufficient communities.
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