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Finance Officer – Compliance & Accountability job at Welthungerhilfe (WHH) | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is one of Germany’s largest private aid organizations, with a mission to eradicate hunger and achieve food security through sustainable development and humanitarian aid initiatives across the globe. Founded in 1962, WHH has earned a stellar reputation for its integrity, transparency, and impactful work in over 35 countries, including Uganda, where it actively addresses issues related to nutrition, water, sanitation, and agriculture.
The organization fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values diversity, continuous learning, and staff well-being, offering dynamic job opportunities in both field and administrative roles with flexible and mission-driven work arrangements. WHH’s evolution has seen it shift from direct food aid to supporting long-term development and resilience-building among vulnerable communities through innovative, community-based models.
With more than 2,500 staff worldwide, WHH operates at both grassroots and policy levels, emphasizing values such as accountability, partnership, and empowerment. Its CSR commitment is embedded in its core operations, promoting environmental protection, gender equity, and local capacity building. Through impactful programs and strategic collaborations, WHH continues to champion the global fight against hunger and poverty. For more information, visit https://www.welthungerhilfe.org.
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Full Time
Deadline:
26 Oct 2025
Job Title
Finance Officer – Compliance & Accountability job at Welthungerhilfe (WHH)
Welthungerhilfe (WHH)
Job Description
Job Title: Finance Officer – Compliance & Accountability
Organisation: Welthungerhilfe (WHH)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Summary:
The position is to be based at the Country Office with regular travels across project and field locations, providing support to Finance and other departments such as Procurement and Logistics, and HR/Admin, as well as to WHH partner organisations.
The objective of the position is to review and ensure compliance with financial management, procurement, and HR standards across programmes and projects, contributing to effective risk mitigation and operational efficiency. The role ensures that all administrative and financial processes at project and Country Office levels are auditable, transparent, and efficient, supports the checking of internal control compliance, and assists the Senior Leadership Team in fulfilling their risk management and supervisory responsibilities.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
Please send your application via our online recruiting system by October 26, 2025.
Deadline: 26th October 2025
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How to Apply
Act as the focal point for compliance administration.
Ensure project funds are managed in line with Welthungerhilfe and donor regulations.
Support preparation of budget control documents, annual financial statements, and financial reports for donors.
Monitor management of relief supplies, assets, and inventory, ensuring compliance with import and asset management policies.
Check monthly cost-sharing of employment costs, office and vehicle running costs.
Review voucher files for completeness and compliance with internal standards.
Review procurement, logistics, and HR compliance across all projects.
Ensure completeness and quality of digital voucher scanning and filing systems.
Lead and coordinate internal/external audits and donor spot checks.
Follow up implementation of audit and review recommendations to ensure continued robustness of internal control environment.
Support monitoring and backstopping missions to project locations.
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics from a recognized institution.
CPA, CIMA, or ACCA membership (or significant progress toward it) is an advantage.
Minimum five years’ experience in project financial administration, preferably with international NGOs.
Proven experience managing donor-funded grants (e.g., BMZ, AA, GIZ, Charity Water, ENABEL, EU, UN).
Proficient in financial software and Office 365 applications.
Demonstrated integrity, transparency, and professionalism in financial conduct.
Strong analytical, advisory, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support senior management.
Self-driven, flexible, organized, and an effective team player.
Ability to meet reporting deadlines and ensure compliance with policies and standards.
Proven capacity to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Our offer
We offer you the opportunity to work in a responsible and interesting field as part of an extremely dedicated team. Welthungerhilfe attaches great importance to the personal and professional development of its employees. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale.
