Key Result Areas: Specific Responsibilities and Duties:

Financial Planning & Management

• Develop and oversee the implementation of financial policies, systems, and
procedures.
• Prepare annual budgets in collaboration with departmental heads and
monitor budget utilization.
• Ensure financial information is presented to project staff to facilitate
implementation.

Accounting & Reporting
• Provide financial forecasts and advise management on financial
performance.
• support sub-agreements, partner and / or grants management
• Review and maintain the accounting system, ensuring the integrate and
compliance of financial date to facilitate timely financial reporting.
• Maintain compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRS) and donor requirements.

• Oversee preparation of statutory financial statements and facilitate audits
• Remittance of statutory obligations and filing returns
• Be explicit on the tools including budget tracking, obligation tracking,
accrual reports, etc and ensure timely submission.

Treasury & Cash Flow Management

• Manage cash flow, bank reconciliations, and liquidity planning to meet
organizational obligations.
• Authorize payments and ensure internal controls are strictly followed.
• Ensure cost savings / effectiveness and reasonableness in all allocated
BUI expenses
• Oversee investment planning where applicable

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure Compliance with Uganda Tax laws, Employment Laws , Donors
and Other financial regulations.
• Develop and monitor internal controls to safeguard organizational assets.
• Coordinate external and internal audits and implement recommendations.

Team Leadership & Capacity Building

 Supervise and mentor finance staff, ensuring continuous professional
development.
• To act as a focal person to statutory bodies , Donors and other stake holders on
the behalf of Finance department
• Build financial management capacity across departments through training and
support.
• Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (Master’s degree is
an added advantage).
• Proven experience in Quickbooks
• Professional certification such as ACCA, CPA, or CFA is required.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in finance, with at least 3 years in a
managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, donor reporting, and international

Financial Management Standards.

• Proven experience in budget management, audits, and financial systems
management.
• Specify the budget amounts of the projects you have worked on, along with the
corresponding years
Skills & Competencies • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• High integrity, ethical standards, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Tally, SAP, or
similar).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Professionalism: Knowledge of policies, processes and procedures
generally and in particular those related to financial management,
programme/project administration and implementation, regulations of
donor funds, and budgeting. He / She is conscientious and efficient in
meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results while
demonstrating masterly of the subject matter.

Key Deliverables

• Timely and accurate financial reports.
• Approved annual budget and effective budget monitoring.
• Full compliance with statutory and donor requirements.
• Effective cash flow management.
• Capacity-built finance team.