top of page

Related Jobs

AfriCareers Premium Program
List your job vacancies FREE of charge on AfriCareers and reach top talent across Uganda.
Ultimate Interview Pack with over 50 toughest interview questions
Related Jobs
Senior Accountant Job at BondRich Advisory Group Ltd
16 Jan 2026
BondRich Advisory Group Ltd
School Bursar Job at Blessed Tots School
14 Jan 2026
Blessed Tots School
Accounts and Admin Assistant Job at MAK General Services
20 Jan 2026
MAK General Services
Cashiers Job at Extreme Adventure Park
31 Jan 2026
Extreme Adventure Park
Grant Accountant Job at World Vision Uganda
12 Jan 2026
World Vision Uganda

Job Summary

Job Title:
Finance Officer
Employer:
About Vijana Corps
Location:
Kampala
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Accounting Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Related Jobs

BondRich Advisory Group Ltd

Senior Accountant Job at BondRich Advisory Group Ltd

16 January 2026
Senior Accountant Job at BondRich Advisory Group Ltd
Blessed Tots School

School Bursar Job at Blessed Tots School

14 January 2026
School Bursar Job at Blessed Tots School
MAK General Services

Accounts and Admin Assistant Job at MAK General Services

20 January 2026
Accounts and Admin Assistant Job at MAK General Services
Extreme Adventure Park

Cashiers Job at Extreme Adventure Park

31 January 2026
Cashiers Job at Extreme Adventure Park
World Vision Uganda

Grant Accountant Job at World Vision Uganda

12 January 2026
Grant Accountant Job at World Vision Uganda

Vijana Corps is a Uganda-based organization championing youth engagement through technology, media, and social innovations. Vijana Corps believes that achieving socio-economic justice and equitable development can and should be facilitated by a process that gives youth access to accurate, timely, and relevant information; opportunities for skills and stable resources; platforms that allow thoughts and alternative voices to thrive; and spaces where individuals or groups, can mobilize, organize, and influence change.

Full-time

Deadline: 

20 Jan 2026

Finance Officer Job at About Vijana Corps

About Vijana Corps

Job Description

We are looking for a suitable candidate to join our dedicated corps as Finance Officer. The Finance Officer will support the Finance and Administration Manager in the areas of Budget formulation, financial planning, reporting and monitoring, internal controls management, and accounting/Budgeting execution within the different Hubs. You will provide Financial advisory services to the programs team. You are responsible for using adequate and appropriate internal controls to meet generally recognized accounting standards.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Financial Management (50% of the Time)

  • Support in the preparation/ development of Monthly Financial reports which includes Business Central Dynamics postings, journal entries preparations, personal advances reports, Donor balance reports, Expenditure reports, and payment vouchers; and ensure all expenses are according to the donor regulations and guidelines (ensuring that expenses are allowable and reasonable by the Donor and NGO regulations)
  • Complete allocated Bank reconciliations by the end of the following month.
  • Maintain up-to-date fixed assets register including monthly data entry, running depreciation reports, and monthly and annual reporting of expenditure by category.
  • Ensure that all project-related transactions are conducted, processed, and recorded as per the Vijana Corps system Chart of Accounts.
  • Following up on staff advances and ensuring that all support documentation for advances is approved.
  • Timely preparation and processing of payments by ensuring that all payments are reasonable, allowable and allocable to the donor Budget lines.
  • Support the Finance Manager with the procurement of goods and services for Vijana Corps, ensuring value for Money, and all procurement payments are adequately supported.
  • Ensure that internal controls on Online banking and mobile money transactions are tightened to mitigate risks.
  • Manage petty cash funds by reviewing petty cash books for allowability and accuracy of financial transactions.
  • Perform monthly staff accounts, accounts payable, and accounts receivables reconciliations and generate monthly financial reports.
  • Ensure preparation of monthly cash projections and cashflow statements for submission to the Finance Manager and Biweekly cash projections to facilitate funds transfers.
  • Review accountabilities from the users of funds advanced.
  • Timely payroll processing and payment of statutory deductions.
  • Review payments, purchase orders, contracts, and financial transactions for accuracy and integrity before approval by the Finance Manager.
  • Advise the programs team on the expenditure level of their respective projects.
  • Prepare donor reports for review by the Finance and Administration manager and follow-ups.
  • Supporting internal and external Audits and implementation of recommendations.
  • Provide general and efficient administrative support to other staff and departments.

Budget Formulation and Forecasting (30% of the Time)

  • Work with the Finance and Administration Manager in delivering advice on complex, financial and budget issues, and developments.
  • Development, compilation, and analysis of long- and short-term financial plans, strategies, and related financial indicators.
  • Develop, implement, and coordinate administrative processes and procedures to support the efficient operation of the office.
  • Monitor Budget performance with emphasis on revenue collections and donor income receipts.
  • Provide timely and accurate Budget reports to the Finance and Administration Manager, including
  • Revenue collections and Donor receipts.
  • Monitor expenditure against cash flow availability as per revenues and income receipts.

Administration (20% of the Time)

  • Assist in the Administrative Coordination of all the different Hubs.
  • Supervision of the Administrative Assistants.
  • Assist in handling the procurement processes.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.

All interested and qualified candidates should submit their Cover letter, a detailed CV, and copies of their academic documents as a single PDF file of not more than 5 MB to assumpta.nassali@vijanacorps.org by January 20,2026. Please state your salary expectations in your cover letter.

Applications are managed via the AfriCareers Jobs Portal:

  1. Click the Apply button below

  2. New users: Select Create Profile and complete the Profile Creation Wizard

  3. Existing users: Log in and update your profile if needed

  4. Go to the "Jobs" tab

  5. Read the detailed job description, Roles and Qualifications. 

  6. Submit your application via the jobs portal

  7. Track progress under "My Applications" tab

Important Note: Employers now hire directly on the AfriCareers New Jobs Portal — keep your profile updated so employers can easily view your CV and hire you instantly.

Finance Officer Job at About Vijana Corps

SERVICES

COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

INDUSTRIAL

SERVICES

RESIDENTIAL

bottom of page