Finance Officer

Job Overview

The Finance Officer plays a pivotal role at Educate!, a dynamic NGO transforming youth education across Uganda. This position ensures financial integrity by managing payments, maintaining accurate ledgers, and enforcing strict compliance standards. Your work will directly support program sustainability and donor accountability, making this role essential to our mission of empowering young Ugandans through quality education initiatives nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Process vendor payments accurately within two working days of receiving complete documentation from stakeholders.
• Maintain real-time payment trackers to monitor outstanding obligations and ensure timely settlement of contractual deadlines.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts monthly while reviewing audit trails for completeness and regulatory adherence.
• Prepare journal vouchers for deposits and flexi pay charges identified through detailed bank statement analysis.
• Coordinate with administrative teams to secure timely submission of invoices and supporting financial documents.
• Respond promptly to stakeholder queries regarding payment requests and provide clear status updates on pending transactions.
• Identify workflow inefficiencies in payment processing and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure all general ledger entries are completed by the third working day of each following month for accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from a recognized Ugandan institution.
• Minimum two years of relevant experience in financial management, accounting, or audit roles within NGO, corporate, or public sector environments.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or Microsoft Dynamics, combined with strong Excel skills for financial analysis and reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail with demonstrated ability to maintain accurate financial records and comply with internal control procedures.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with stakeholders, approvers, and external partners across different organizational levels.

Desirable

• Professional certification such as ACCA, CPA (Uganda), or ICPAU demonstrating advanced financial expertise and commitment to professional development.
• Experience working with international NGOs or donor-funded projects, particularly those receiving funding from USAID, DFID, or European Union agencies.
• Familiarity with ApprovalMax or similar workflow automation tools for payment processing and approval management systems.
• Previous experience in education sector or youth development programs, understanding the unique financial requirements of NGO operations in Uganda.

What the Role Offers

• Competitive monthly salary with performance-based bonuses tied to financial accuracy metrics and timely reporting achievements.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage including medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your immediate family members.
• Housing allowance or company-provided accommodation in a secure location within Kampala or regional office areas.
• Transport reimbursement or company vehicle access for daily commuting and site visits to program locations across Uganda.
• Professional development support including conference attendance, training workshops, and certification funding for accounting qualifications.
• Annual leave entitlement of 21 days plus public holidays, with flexible working arrangements during peak financial periods.

How to Apply

Please submit your updated curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates, and a brief cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this Finance Officer position at Educate!. Include references from previous employers who can verify your financial management experience and professional integrity. All applications should be prepared in English and submitted through the official application portal. Please apply now by clicking the link below.

About the Company

Educate! is a leading Ugandan non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of young people through comprehensive education and entrepreneurship programs. Founded in 2014, we have reached over 50,000 youth across Kampala, Jinja, and Gulu with our dual-track approach combining academic support with practical business skills training. Our organization operates with transparency and accountability, maintaining strong partnerships with local communities, international donors, and government agencies to create sustainable educational pathways for Uganda’s next generation of leaders and innovators.

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