Head of Finance and Operations

Full Time3 hours ago
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About TPO Uganda

TPO Uganda began in 1994 as a UNHCR-supported mental health research initiative for South Sudanese refugees. Now a leading national NGO, we deliver Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), child protection, women’s economic empowerment, and youth programs across 56 districtsin 7 sub-regions. We blend evidence-based interventions with community-led solutions to address root causes of distress. Visit .

Role Purpose

Provide strategic leadership in finance, treasury, grants compliance, procurement, logistics, and operations. Safeguard assets, ensure donor/statutory compliance, and deliver IFRS-compliant, timely reporting to support multi-site program decisions. Lead internal controls, risk management, and operational excellence as part of the Senior Management Team (SMT).

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement financial strategy, governance, and policy
  • Manage treasury, liquidity, and FX risk
  • Oversee financial accounting, closing, and IFRS reporting
  • Lead grants management, donor compliance (EU/UNHCR), and sub-award lifecycle
  • Drive systems, data, and process excellence
  • Strengthen controls over mobile money, cash, AP/AR
  • Oversee asset, inventory, procurement, and fleet management
  • Establish audit, risk, and assurance frameworks
  • Build high-performing finance team with strong leadership

Qualifications & Experience

  • Master’s in Finance, Accounting, Business Admin, or related
  • Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting
  • Full CA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA
  • 10+ years progressive finance leadership
  • 5+ years in (I)NGO multi-donor, field operations
  • Expert in IFRS (incl. IFRS 9), treasury, external audits
  • Proven EU/UNHCR donor complianceand sub-award management
  • Strong ERP/FMIS leadership (MS Dynamics preferred)
  • Change management and process improvement in HQ + field

Key Skills

  • Fluent English + Board-level presentation
  • Advanced Excel + data visualization (Power BI)
  • Financial analysis for Country Management Team
  • Ugandan tax and financial regulations
  • Risk analysis and mitigation

How to Apply

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Deadline: 7 November 2025

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