Branch Accounts and Operations Officer (38 positions)
BRAC Uganda * Full-time
BRAC Uganda
Branch Accounts and Operations Officer (38 positions)
JOB LOCATION: BRAC Uganda field offices – One per Branch Office
JOB PURPOSE
The Branch Accounts & Operations Officer (BAOO), reporting to the Regional Accounts Officer (RAO) and AIM Branch Manager (AIM-BM), will manage direct branch-level accounts and finance, procurement, coordination, partnership, and administrative staff in the branch (if any), support in overall Programme implementation and other assigned activities. This will include day-to-day finance management and implementation, staff-capacity development, financial monitoring, and stakeholder management. She will support the BM to ensure effective and timely program implementation and quality assurance. The Branch Accounts & Operations Officer will also be responsible for overall finance reporting, banking, cash requisition, reporting (MIS, internal, and donor reporting) and supporting other technical and operational activities at the branch level.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Receive all collected cash by registering in the daily cash register and filling in all the vouchers and bills with approval and preserve them accordingly.
- Everyday morning after discussing with the BM and other PAs to know that day`s approximate collection amount and plan for proper banking.
- Share the collection sheets with the relevant PAs based on the collection schedule (using VSLA platform) printed collection sheets.
- Synchronize collections made by PAs with the accounting system, ensuring accuracy of both the collections and corresponding accounting records.
- Occasionally visit AIM clubs, attend YDC meetings, VSLA meetings, and follow up on ongoing different field-level trainings. Livelihood & education participants etc.
- Support in the mentors’ recruitment process
- Support in club space identification and completion of the agreement, club operations, participants’ invitation according to the Programme operations manual.
- Help AIM Branch Manager to provide supervisory support to all AIM related program activities at the branch level, ensuring activity planning, roll-out, implementation, and tracking, in accordance with the operations manual; ensure achievement of programmatic targets as per AOP.
- Help BM in team-set up, staff onboarding, training and activity planning of AIM-PAs
- Ensure the use of the BInsight app from the household (HH) survey to all other related activities.
- Provide technical guidance and direction to PAs to match participants to livelihood and Education pathways
- Lead all branch-level activities and serve as the branch’s second-main focal point for internal and external stakeholders
- Supervise branch administrative staff (where applicable) e.g. office assistant, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
- Support the efficient functioning of the Branch office, ensuring a conducive and safe working environment.
- Coordinate the provision of office supplies and consumables, ensuring adequate stock levels and timely replenishment in the Branch office.
SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the program’s goals on safeguarding implementation.
- Act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
- Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in Finance/Accounts/Business Administration/ Commerce and /or other relevant fields
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Experience in project management and coordination, including supervision and monitoring, administration, finance, and logistics
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration, and demonstrated ability to build relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
At least 2 years’ experience in national/international development sector, including experience with managing finance and accounts for development programs including microfinance, livelihood, education, agricultural and food security, and/or girl’s and women’s empowerment programs.
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Contractual
This position is open to candidates who have the legal write to work in Uganda. Please note that we are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.
SALARY: Negotiable
HOW TO APPLY
Application instructions:
If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:
Candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades, years of experience, current and expected salary via the respective job application link
Only complete applications will be accepted and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
People with disabilities and women are encouraged to apply
Application deadline: 31st January 2026
Deadline: Expired
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