Finance Administrator
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Abaana Ministries, a Christian NGO supporting vulnerable children in Uganda, seeks a born-again Christian Finance Administrator based in Kira, Wakiso. The role involves managing QuickBooks records, budgets, mobile money transactions, payroll support, procurement, statutory returns, and office administration. A degree in accounting or finance, 2–3 years’ experience, and QuickBooks proficiency are required, with a deadline of 24 August 2026.
- Office-based role in Kira, Wakiso with occasional town-based fieldwork
- Requires a born-added Christian due to the ministry’s church partnership context
- Must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- At least 2–3 years’ finance or accounting experience, ideally in an NGO or donor-funded setting
- QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel proficiency are essential
- Driving with a clean manual or automatic permit is required
- Application deadline is 24 August 2026
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Original source description
- Finance Administrator
- 2026-08-10T05:32:03+00:00
- Abaana Ministries
- https://cdn.greatugandajobs.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_887/logo/aba.jpg
- https://www.greatugandajobs.com/jobs/
- FULL_TIME
- Kira, Waikio
- Kampala
- 00256
- Uganda
- Professional Services
- Accounting & Finance, Admin & Office, Social Services & Nonprofit
- UGX
- MONTH
- 2026-08-24T17:00:00+00:00
- 8
- Background
- Abaaana Ministries, a Christian NGO dedicated to empowering vulnerable children, invites applications from mature Christians for a Finance Administrator position.
- Title and purpose
- Finance Administrator.
- To provide efficient financial and administrative support that ensures the organization's resources are managed with integrity, accountability, and good stewardship, in line with Christian values, donor requirements, and statutory regulations.
- Duty station
- Office-based in Kira, Waikio, with occasional town-based fieldwork.
- Personal Qualities
- As Abaaana is a Christian organization supported mainly by churches from the UK and Ireland and works mainly with church partners in Uganda, there is an operational requirement for this role that we require a born-again Christian.
- Qualifications
- Essential
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce (Accounting option), Business Administration (Accounting/Finance), or a related field from a recognised university.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office applications.
Experience
- and skills
- Essential
- At least 2–3 years' relevant
- in finance or accounting, preferably within a non-governmental organisation (NGO), Christian ministry, or donor-funded environment.
- in preparing financial reports, maintaining accounting records, bank reconciliations, and budget monitoring.
- using QuickBooks accounting software.
- At least two years driving (automotive essential, manual an added advantage) with a clean driving permit (car).
- Desired
- Level II of a recognised professional accounting qualification such as CPA, or an equivalent qualification.
- and skills
- Desired
- Able to maintain high levels of confidentiality, integrity and transparency in handling financial and other data.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Sound knowledge of accounting principles and financial management.
- Understanding of Ugandan tax laws, including PAYE, NSSF, withholding tax, and other statutory obligations.
- Familiarity with donor compliance
- using QuickBooks accounting software
- Driving (automotive essential, manual an added advantage) with a clean driving permit (car)
- Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality, integrity and transparency
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Sound knowledge of accounting principles and financial management
- Understanding of Ugandan tax laws
- Familiarity with donor compliance
Requirements
and financial reporting standards.
Good understanding of internal controls and financial risk management.
Summary of Key Duties.
The successful candidate will provide finance and administrative support, including managing expense entries, budgets and income in QuickBooks, handling mobile money transactions and staff advances; and acting as the organisation's bank agent. The role will also support financial reporting, payroll-related activities, procurement and insurance matters.
The post holder will oversee vehicle maintenance, office IT requirements, premises and security, including supervision of security guards. They will also support compliance and governance by submitting statutory returns, assisting with Board activities and contributing to budgeting alongside the Finance and Administration Manager.
Managing expense entries, budgets and income in QuickBooks
Handling mobile money transactions and staff advances
Acting as the organisation's bank agent
Supporting financial reporting
Payroll-related activities
Procurement and insurance matters
Overseeing vehicle maintenance
Office IT
Premises and security, including supervision of security guards
Submitting statutory returns
Assisting with Board activities
Contributing to budgeting alongside the Finance and Administration Manager
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office applications
and financial reporting standards
Good understanding of internal controls and financial risk management
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce (Accounting option), Business Administration (Accounting/Finance), or a related field from a recognised university.
Level II of a recognised professional accounting qualification such as CPA, or an equivalent qualification (Desired)
bachelor degree
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