Description

One Acre Fund is hiring a Finance Associate to support the Uganda program with financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting to inform decision-making. In addition, you will collaborate with the Grants Finance team in overseeing the financial aspects of specific Uganda-focused grants, including budgeting, reporting, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning and Analysis

• You’ll lead the development and continuous update of 5-year rolling forecasts and financial models. You will ensure alignment on financial, operational, and impact assumptions between the Country Director and Global Finance to drive informed, long-term strategic decisions.
• You’ll act as the primary financial advisor for all strategic initiatives, providing rigorous recommendations backed by sensitivity analyses. You will ensure every decision with financial consequences is grounded in Global Finance’s best practices and a deep understanding of potential fiscal outcomes.
• You’ll direct the monthly financial reporting and Budget vs. Actual (BVA) processes in collaboration with department heads. By providing senior leadership with targeted analysis and performance updates, you will serve as a key partner in managing the Uganda program’s fiscal health and communicating results to stakeholders.

Grants Management

• You’ll direct the lifecycle of grants by ensuring compliance with donor requirements, overseeing accurate reporting, and continuously enhancing tracking systems and databases for efficiency.
• You’ll lead the development of donor budget reports and forecasts, monitoring grant spending against budgets to ensure fiscal alignment and proactive performance management.
• You’ll manage comprehensive fund flow models to guarantee operational liquidity for restricted activities, while acting as the strategic liaison between Finance, Field, and Fundraising teams to synchronize fund transfers and grant progress.

Compliance and Control

• You’ll lead the preparation and timely filing of all Uganda-specific tax returns and statutory obligations in strict alignment with local regulatory frameworks. You will serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits, ensuring seamless reviews through meticulous data organization and documentation.
• You’ll strengthen the organization’s financial integrity by proactively identifying control weaknesses and risk exposures. You will partner with country leadership and department heads to drive process improvements, seal compliance gaps, and implement robust governance frameworks.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning, and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration, underpinned by a rigorous command of accounting fundamentals and financial reporting standards.
• Over 4 years of progressive experience in finance, consulting, or strategic advisory.
• Full professional qualification in ACCA or CPA (U)
• Experience managing multi-currency grants from major donors.
• Fluency in Power BI and Google Sheets with intermediate Microsoft Excel modeling capabilities. Proven ability to architect complex financial models and leverage data visualization to drive executive-level decision-making.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Jinja, Kampala. Uganda

Benefits

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

Contract Duration

2 years (renewable to a permanent role based on performance)

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya.

• Lead the development and continuous update of 5-year rolling forecasts and financial models.
• Act as the primary financial advisor for all strategic initiatives, providing rigorous recommendations backed by sensitivity analyses.
• Direct the monthly financial reporting and Budget vs. Actual (BVA) processes in collaboration with department heads.
• Direct the lifecycle of grants by ensuring compliance with donor requirements, overseeing accurate reporting, and continuously enhancing tracking systems and databases for efficiency.
• Lead the development of donor budget reports and forecasts, monitoring grant spending against budgets to ensure fiscal alignment and proactive performance management.
• Manage comprehensive fund flow models to guarantee operational liquidity for restricted activities.
• Lead the preparation and timely filing of all Uganda-specific tax returns and statutory obligations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits.
• Strengthen the organization’s financial integrity by proactively identifying control weaknesses and risk exposures.
• Partner with country leadership and department heads to drive process improvements, seal compliance gaps, and implement robust governance frameworks.

• Power BI
• Google Sheets
• Microsoft Excel modeling
• Financial modeling
• Data visualization

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
• Rigorous command of accounting fundamentals and financial reporting standards
• Over 4 years of progressive experience in finance, consulting, or strategic advisory
• Full professional qualification in ACCA or CPA (U)
• Experience managing multi-currency grants from major donors