Finance Manager – Jinja, Uganda

Our client, an NGO that strives to create a social impact is looking to fill the position of a Finance Manager for their office based in Jinja, Uganda. The successful candidate must have a solid experience in financial controls, Risk management, Payables and accounting systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create SOP for Finance & Administration Department and document them.
• Liaise with the URA & Organization’s advisory firm to ensure the Org is compliant with all tax laws.
• Monthly closings and preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Reconcile and maintain all balance sheet accounts.
• Draw up monthly financial reports.
• Administer accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Preparing budgets and forecasts.
• Review and process expense reports.
• Preparation and coordination of the audit process.
• Implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures.
• Complete and file all statutory (VAT, PAYE, NSSF, NHIF) returns before the legal deadlines.
• Manage filings with URA.
• Assist with the annual budgeting process.
• Prepare the year-end financial accounts and liaise closely with the external auditors.

Qualification:

• Minimum 5 years’ work experience in accounting or finance department.
• Must have a degree in accounting, finance or equivalent.
• ACCA / CPA qualified.
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software tools, including Quick-books.
• Ability and drive to work independently and solution oriented.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written communication skills and experience in professional correspondence.
• Proficient use of email and online calendars for scheduling.
• Experience using smartphones for web-based conference calls (Skype, WhatsApp, Zoom).
• Experience using cloud-based storage systems (like Dropbox) for storing files.
• Must be willing to relocate/work in Jinja.

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