Vacancy title:
Finance Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Accounting & Finance]

Jobs at:
Finding XY

Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, September 21 2025

Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 15 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Finding XY is an innovation and enterprise support organization driving growth for MSMEs across Uganda. We implement programs that strengthen entrepreneurial ecosystems, unlock finance, and provide tailored support to small and growing businesses.

The Finance Officer will play a key role in managing financial operations, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and donor requirements, and supporting program teams with budgeting, reporting, and financial planning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain accurate financial records for all program and organizational activities.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, ensuring expenditures are within approved limits.
• Process payments, manage cash flows, and reconcile accounts.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, donor regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Support program teams in preparing financial reports for donors and management.
• Assist in audits and provide necessary documentation and explanations.
• Identify and recommend improvements to financial processes, systems, and controls.
• Support financial aspects of proposal development, forecasting, and resource mobilization.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) is an advantage.
• At least 3–5 years of experience in financial management, preferably in NGOs, development programs, or MSME-focused organizations.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Experience with donor-funded projects, compliance, and reporting requirements is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under minimal supervision.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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