Vacancy title:
Finance Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Engineering, Category: Accounting & Finance]

Jobs at:
Engineers Without Borders East Africa

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 4 2025

Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 16 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

Similar Jobs in Uganda
Learn more about Engineers Without Borders East Africa
Engineers Without Borders East Africa jobs in Uganda

JOB DETAILS:

Core Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Finance Leadership:
   • Oversee budgeting, forecasting & financial planning for NGO + consulting arm (EWB-EA Consult).
   • Provide data-driven insights to management/Board for growth decisions.
2. Compliance & Systems:
   • Ensure adherence to Ugandan tax laws, donor rules, NGO regulations & audit standards.
   • Strengthen internal controls (payroll, reconciliations, reporting).
3. Operational Excellence:
   • Manage accounting/reporting for all programs & enterprise activities.
   • Lead audits, statutory filings, and risk management.
4. Capacity Building:
   • Train staff on financial compliance quarterly.
   • Support donor reporting, partner reviews & resource mobilization.

Essential Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, BCOM, or BBA (Accounting/Finance).
• Certification: CPA or ACCA (mandatory).
• Experience:
  • 5+ years in financial management across NGO + enterprise settings.
  • Proven skills in hybrid funding models, donor compliance & risk mitigation.
• Technical Skills:
  • Advanced QuickBooks, MS Excel, and financial analytics tools.
• Personal Attributes:
  • High ethical standards, strategic thinker, collaborative leader.
  • Ability to drive financial sustainability & investment readiness.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Click Here

All Jobs | QUICK ALERT SUBSCRIPTION