• Financial Planning & Management • Develop and oversee the implementation of financial policies, systems, and procedures. • Prepare annual budgets in collaboration with departmental heads and monitor budget utilization. • Ensure financial information is presented to project staff to facilitate implementation. • Accounting & Reporting • Provide financial forecasts and advise management on financial performance. • Support sub-agreements, partner and / or grants management • Review and maintain the accounting system, ensuring the integrate and compliance of financial date to facilitate timely financial reporting. • Maintain compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and donor requirements. • Oversee preparation of statutory financial statements and facilitate audits • Remittance of statutory obligations and filing returns • Be explicit on the tools including budget tracking, obligation tracking, accrual reports, etc and ensure timely submission. • Treasury & Cash Flow Management • Manage cash flow, bank reconciliations, and liquidity planning to meet organizational obligations. • Authorize payments and ensure internal controls are strictly followed. • Ensure cost savings / effectiveness and reasonableness in all allocated BUI expenses • Oversee investment planning where applicable • Compliance & Risk Management • Ensure Compliance with Uganda Tax laws, Employment Laws , Donors and Other financial regulations. • Develop and monitor internal controls to safeguard organizational assets. • Coordinate external and internal audits and implement recommendations. • Team Leadership & Capacity Building • Supervise and mentor finance staff, ensuring continuous professional development. • To act as a focal person to statutory bodies , Donors and other stake holders on behalf of Finance department • Build financial management capacity across departments through training and support. • Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (Master’s degree is an added advantage). • Proven experience in Quickbooks • Professional certification such as ACCA, CPA, or CFA is required. • Minimum of 7 years’ experience in finance, with at least 3 years in a managerial role. • Strong knowledge of financial regulations, donor reporting, and international Financial Management Standards. • Proven experience in budget management, audits, and financial systems management. • Specify the budget amounts of the projects you have worked on, along with the corresponding years • Skills & Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent leadership and team management abilities. • High integrity, ethical standards, and commitment to confidentiality. • Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Tally, SAP, or similar). • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. • Professionalism: Knowledge of policies, processes and procedures generally and in particular those related to financial management, programme/project administration and implementation, regulations of donor funds, and budgeting. He / She is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results while demonstrating masterly of the subject matter. • Timely and accurate financial reports. • Approved annual budget and effective budget monitoring. • Full compliance with statutory and donor requirements. • Effective cash flow management. • Capacity-built finance team.