Finance Graduate Trainees
Full Time
2 days ago
Employment Information
Location : Kampala (2) Moroto (1) Gulu (1) Kyangwali (1) Uganda
Number of Positions : 5
About Save the Children International
Save the Children is one of the most important organizations in the world that works to keep kids safe , learn and live We work in more than 100 countries including Uganda to make changes that will help kids and their families right away and for a long time.
We want to train the next generation of humanitarian and development professionals through our Graduate Trainee Program which includes hands-on experience mentorship and professional growth
Job Summary
The Finance Graduate Trainee program gives recent graduates a chance to get hands-on experience with the financial operations of a large international NGO.
Trainees will learn about important areas of finance such as budgeting reporting and managing partnerships
This job is perfect for someone who is ambitious and wants to start a career in finance in the development sector where they will be able to make a real difference for children
Main Areas of Responsibility
- Document Management: Store and protect financial papers so that they may be easily found in both physical archives and the electronic Document Management System (DMS)
- Audit Support: Get whatever financial documentation you need for internal and external reporting like as audits VAT and others
- Financial Processing: Help the senior accountant make monthly effort reports and help with journal entries for cost reclassification
- Compliance: Help with tax filing and paperwork to make sure that local laws and SCI policy are followed
- Verification: Check that the spending documents are correct and follow the rules set by the donor and the organization
- General Support: Do any other finance and administrative chores that the line manager gives you
Academic Requirements
| Requirement |
|---|
| At least a Bachelor's degree in Commerce (BCOM) Business Administration (BBA-Accounting) Science in Accounting or an area that is very similar |
| Candidates must have graduated within the last two (2) years of applying |
Skills Experience and Qualifications
- Technical Skills: Good at using Microsoft Word and Excel
- Interpersonal Skills: The ability to get along with coworkers and work well as part of a team
- Cultural Awareness: A strong understanding of different cultures and how to work well with people from all over the world who come from different backgrounds and cultures
- Values: A strong dedication to the values beliefs and mission of Save the Children
How to Apply
Email a cover letter and an up-to-date CV as one document to uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org In the subject line of your email include the job title and the place you want to work in (for example "Finance Graduate Trainee - Gulu")
Save the Children is dedicated to keeping kids safe and we do thorough background checks on all of our staff We are an equal opportunity company and welcome applications from women and people with disabilities.
Please note that Save the Children International does not collect any fees at any point in the hiring process Deadline: September 12 2025 Midnight
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