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Job Summary

Job Title:
Finance Officer
Employer:
Youth Citizens Observers Network (YCON)
Location:
Kampala
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Number of Positions:
Deadline:
Sunday, 15 March 2026

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The Youth Citizens Observers Network (YCON) is a youth-led organization dedicated to promoting democratic values, civic participation, human rights, and social accountability across Sudan and the region. YCON empowers young people to be active participants in shaping their communities through innovative programs, advocacy, and digital engagement.

Full-time

Deadline: 

15 Mar 2026

Finance Officer Job at Youth Citizens Observers Network (YCON)

Youth Citizens Observers Network (YCON)

Job Description

The Finance Officer will play a central role in managing YCON’s financial operations, ensuring compliance with donor regulations, and maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated young professional with strong numerical capabilities, excellent attention to detail, and a proven commitment to transparency and accountability.

The Finance Officer will work closely with the Secretary General, the Program Manager, and partners across the region to ensure efficient resource allocation, smooth day-to-day financial operations, and strategic alignment with YCON’s objectives.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Financial Accounting and Record-Keeping

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in the organization’s accounting systems.
  • Process day-to-day financial transactions, including payments, invoices, expense claims, and cash disbursements.
  • Ensure proper documentation, filing, and secure archiving of all financial transactions and receipts.
  • Perform timely monthly bank and cash reconciliations.

Budgeting and Financial Reporting

  • Assist in the preparation of annual organizational budgets and project-specific grant budgets.
  • Monitor program expenditures against approved budgets and provide regular variance analysis to management.
  • Prepare high-quality, accurate, and timely financial reports for management, donors, and partners.

Compliance and Audit Support

  • Ensure all financial practices comply with YCON’s internal policies, national laws, and specific donor regulations.
  • Prepare schedules and collate necessary documentation for internal and external audits.
  • Assist in implementing audit recommendations to continuously strengthen financial controls.

Administrative and Payroll Oversight

  • Manage the processing of staff payroll, ensuring accurate calculations of statutory deductions and timely salary payments. Oversee petty cash management, ensuring strict adherence to disbursement policies.
  • Work with the program and administration teams to facilitate transparent procurement processes and logistics.
  • Any other related tasks.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

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

If you meet the qualifications and have the relevant skills and experience for this role, please submit your CV, motivational letter, and other relevant documents to career@ycon-sudan.org.

Be sure to include:

Applying for the Position of Finance Officer in the email subject line.

Applicants must strictly follow the application guidelines and ensure all required documents are attached; incomplete applications will not be considered.

Deadline: 15th March 2026.

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • We look forward to receiving your applications and welcoming new talent to our distinguished team at the Youth Citizens Observers Network (YCON).

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