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Financial Management and Compliance

• Ensure that project financial management adheres to CBM, AICS, and statutory regulations. 
• Review and consolidate partner financial reports and ensure timely submission with supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for the project, including expenditure tracking against approved budgets.
• Monitor partner compliance with grant agreements, donor rules, and CBM internal control policies.
• Conduct periodic financial monitoring visits to partners and provide feedback for improvement.
• Budgeting and Financial Planning.
• Support the CBM Italy Programs Finance Manager | Portfolio, Uganda, and Project Coordinator in the preparation of project budgets, forecasts, and work plans.
• Monitor budget utilization and provide variance analysis to guide financial decision-making.
• Participate in quarterly financial review meetings with program and partner teams.
• Ensure project cash flow management aligns with implementation needs and donor disbursement schedules.

Capacity Building and Partner Support

• Build the capacity of implementing partners in financial management, internal controls, and donor reporting.
• Provide technical support in developing and improving partner accounting systems and documentation processes.
• Support partners in preparing for external and internal audits, ensuring timely responses to audit recommendations.
• Prepare accurate, timely financial reports for submission to CBM Germany/Italy and AICS.
• Collaborate with the Project Coordinator and Programme Manager to align financial reports with narrative performance.
• Maintain an organized filing system (electronic and hard copy) for project financial documentation.
• Support project close-out financial reconciliations and reporting.

Audit and Risk Management

• Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring all documentation is in place and findings are addressed promptly.
• Identify financial and operational risks, propose mitigation measures, and update the project risk register.
• Promote accountability and transparency in resource utilization across all implementing partners.