Finance Officer, Uganda Country Program

• Review vendor/service provider payment documents for completeness, accuracy and compliance with internal controls
• Initiate the payment process for fully approved vouchers, uploading them to appropriate payment platforms
• Check tax invoices against VAT eligibility and review payment vouchers for accurate coding and budget approvals
• Prepare monthly journals feeding into month-end financial processes and monthly salary journals
• File monthly statutory returns (NSSF, PAYE, WHT, LST) and prepare corresponding payments within required timelines
• Upload Mobile Money payments and prepare appropriate reconciliation reports
• Review monthly fuel consumption records and apportion expenses based on vehicle logs
• Participate in the month-end closing process, reviewing balance sheets for proper aging and follow-up
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and follow up on pending items
• Liaise with department and project team leads to ensure adequate liquidity for operations

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance
• Full certification in CPA or ACCA is an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years' progressive experience in a busy accounting department, preferably in an NGO or donor-funded organization

Skills & Competencies:

• Understanding of institutional donor rules and regulations
• Good interpersonal skills; high integrity, sincerity, honesty and a positive attitude
• Ability to work with minimal supervision under pressure
• Well-developed oral, written communication, and time-management skills
• Hands-on experience using any accounting package