Job Summary

The Finance Officer at ACTED Uganda supports the finance department with tasks such as filing, reconciliations, and managing liquid assets in the absence of the cashier. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance with ACTED’s financial policies, and efficient resource allocation to support humanitarian and development projects

Duties, Roles, and Responsibilities

Daily Tasks:

• Obtain daily exchange rates for relevant currencies
• Complete vouchers and record them in the cashbook
• Process payments for goods and services approved by the Area Coordinator
• Verify the cashbook and safe balance at the end of each day
• Handle money exchange transactions and record them in the cashbook
• Register and exchange voucher references between the Country Office and the area

Weekly Tasks:

• Prepare and submit required weekly financial reports to CFM/AC

Monthly Tasks:

• Review the cashbook and safe balance with the cashier and Area Coordinator, signing the cash checking statement
• Assess the quality of vouchers at the end of each month
• Verify the cashbook and SAGA before the accounting month closes
• Ensure all advances are cleared before paying workers
• Monitor budgets for assigned tasks
• Review area running costs and their allocation
• Assess staff costs in areas and their expenditure allocation

Compliance – Internal Control:

• Support the compliance or audit department during external or donor audits
• Assist the Finance Officer or Area Coordinator in ensuring proper purchase documentation

Cost and Budget Control:

• Oversee the domain of accountancy
• Ensure timely submission of financial and accounting information to Country Finance
• Support project financial transparency

Cost Management:

• Ensure area resources are allocated to the correct project
• Prevent area operational costs from exceeding normal limits
• Ensure unallocated resources are not used on projects without CFM approval

General Objectives:

• Adhere to ACTED’s financial management policies
• Assist project managers and Area Coordinator in monitoring financial indicators
• Provide a comprehensive overview of the area’s finances to the Finance Officer/Area Coordinator
• Establish monthly Budget Follow-Up updates
• Manage money transfers and exchanges
• Handle petty cash
• Support cash flow follow-up (PRATIC)
• Assist CFM with monthly updates of timesheets, allocation tables, and altrose

Hierarchical Link

Reports directly to the Area Coordinator or CFM in the absence of AC

Functional Links

• CFM Country Director
• Country Logistics Officer
• HR and Admin Officer
• Project PMs and coordinators
• Banks and MTA

Qualifications, Education, and Skills

Skills:
Proficiency in computerized accounting systems (IC, SAGA, QuickBooks)
Strong skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent written, spoken, and cross-cultural communication skills
Ability to multitask and manage stress under tight deadlines
Highly proactive, organized, and able to work with minimal supervision
Exceptional attention to detail and numerical accuracy
Solution-oriented with a drive to improve efficiency
Strong knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping principles
Advanced MS Excel skills, including spreadsheet creation and financial functions

How to Apply

Qualified Ugandan nationals with the required skills and qualifications are encouraged to apply Submit a detailed CV and cover letter in a single PDF file, with the cover letter on the first page and the CV starting on the second page, including three work-related references with contact information 

Email applications to uganda.jobs@acted.org with the subject line "FINANCE OFFICER" 

by 5:00 PM on October 12, 2025 

Applications without the exact subject line will not be considered Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and shortlisting will occur on a rolling basis ACTED may hire before the deadline