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Finance Officer job at ACTED Uganda | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
ACTED Uganda is the national arm of the global humanitarian organization ACTED (Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development), dedicated to supporting vulnerable communities through emergency relief, resilience-building, and sustainable development initiatives. Operating in Uganda since 2007, ACTED has built a strong reputation for its agile, needs-based interventions and data-driven approaches that address issues such as food security, livelihoods, WASH, and refugee support. The organization is recognized for its transparency, accountability, and impactful programming, often working in hard-to-reach areas in collaboration with local stakeholders and international partners.
ACTED fosters a purpose-driven and inclusive work culture where staff are empowered through continuous learning, cross-functional exposure, and opportunities to grow in humanitarian and development sectors. With diverse roles ranging from field operations to project management and MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning), ACTED offers both national and international job opportunities, often with flexible and field-based arrangements. Its innovative 3Zero business model—Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, and Zero Poverty—drives the organization's commitment to inclusive and sustainable change.
Though part of a large global network operating in over 40 countries, ACTED Uganda remains locally focused, reaching thousands across multiple regions. Guided by values of responsibility, impact, independence, and transparency, ACTED is deeply committed to social accountability and ethical humanitarianism. For more information, visit www.acted.org.
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Full Time
Deadline:
12 Oct 2025
Job Title
Finance Officer job at ACTED Uganda
ACTED Uganda
Job Description
Job Title: Finance Officer
Organisation: ACTED Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Salary: UGX 39,675,312 /=
Job Summary:
He/she supports the department for any specific task necessary for the mission, such as physical and digital filing, specific reconciliations (cash for work) etc. in the absence of cashier, He/she is the in-charge of the cash register’s liquid assets, keeping the cash book, establishing, filing and archiving vouchers physically and digitally.
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.
Qualified Uganda Nationals with the required qualifications/skills are invited to submit their applications accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter as a single Document in PDF with the cover letter being on the first page and the CV starting on the second page, detailing three work related referees and contacts. Send to uganda.jobs@acted.org before 5:00PM before the 12TH of Oct 2025 with the subject line as FINANCE OFFICER. Note that Applications sent without this exact subject line will not be shortlisted.
Deadline: 12th October 2025
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis and ACTED reserves the right to hire before the deadline.
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How to Apply
Daily Basis:
Every day: ensure of having daily exchange rates of currency.
Voucher & Cashbook: filling of voucher(s) & registration of voucher in cashbook.
Payment: make payments for all items and services which have been approved by the Area coordinator.
Safe & Cashbook checking at the end of each day, the cashbook and the safe should be checked and the balance should correspond.
Money Exchange Dealing: whenever needed, change money for the cashbooks and register it in cashbook.
Money Transfer Dealing: registration and exchange of voucher reference between Country Office and area.
On a weekly basis:
Weekly reports: Prepare the needed financial weekly reports and share to CFM/AC.
Monthly Basis:
At the end of each month: the balance in the cashbook and in the safe should be checked and the cash checking statement should be established and signed by the cashier and his area coordinator.
Vouchers: quality of vouchers should be checked by the Cashier at the end of each month
Cashbook & SAGA: cashbook and SAGA should be checked before closing the accounting month.
Advances: ensure the clearance of all advances for the staff, before paying the salary.
Budget monitoring on projects assigned
Analysing running costs of the areas and review of area running cost allocations.
Analysing staff costs of the areas and review of area staff cost allocations.
Compliance- Internal Control:
Support compliance or audit department during external or donor audits.
Support Finance officer/Area Coordinator to check for proper procurement documentations.
Cost & Budget Control:
Accountable on the area accountancy.
Support to ensure efficient flow of financial and accountancy information to Country Finance.
Support for the Financial accountability of the area’s project.
Cost Control:
Support to ensure that all resources of the area is allocated on the proper project.
Support to ensure that the running cost of the area is not raising up from the standard norms.
Support to ensure that non allocated resources are not used on any project, unless an approval is given by the CFM.
General objectives
Respect and follow-up the ACTED’s financial procedures.
Support the project managers/Area coordinator to follow-up financial indicators of ACTED’s projects.
Help the Finance Officer/Area Coordinator to have a clear vision of the area’s financial situation.
Establish monthly updates of the Budget Follow-Up.
Dealing with transfers and exchanges of money.
Petty cash management
Cash flow follow-up (PRATIC)
Monthly Update of the Timesheets, Allocation Table and Altrose with the help of the CFM.
Hierarchical Link
Under the direct supervision of Area Coordinator or CFM in the absence of AC.
Functional Links
CFM Country Director
Country Logistic Officer
HR-Admin Officer
Project PM’s/coordinators
Banks/MTA
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL
SERVICES
RESIDENTIAL
Typically, a University’s degree in in Finance or Business Administration. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Typically, 3+ years of relevant experience in finance, preferably with a non-profit organization.
Good experience in working with computerized accounting systems; Experience in IC, SAGA, Quickbooks.
Proficient in computer applications, especially with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
Excellent communication and representative skills (written, oral, cross-cultural);
Ability to multitask and deal with stressful situations driven by strict deadlines;
Highly proactive, with good self-organization skills and ability to work with a minimum level of supervision
Extreme attention to details, with ability to spot numerical errors.
Motivated by problem-solving and making processes more efficient
Good Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures.
Advance MS Excel Skill (creating spreadsheets and using finance functions)
Advance MS Excel skill (creating spreadsheets and using financial functions)
Familiarity with accounting software (e.g. IC, SAGA, QuickBooks)
Extreme attention to detail, with an ability to spot numerical errors.
Highly proactive, with good self-organisation skill and ability to work with a minimum level of supervision.
Motivated by problem-solving and making processes more efficient.
