Finance Administrator
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Abaana Ministries, a Christian NGO supporting vulnerable children in Uganda, seeks a Finance Administrator to manage financial and administrative operations with integrity and accountability. The office-based role in Kira, Wakio involves QuickBooks accounting, budgeting, payroll support, statutory compliance, and some fieldwork. Applicants must be born-again Christians with a relevant bachelor's degree and 2–3 years of finance experience, preferably in an NGO or donor-funded environment.
- Office-based role in Kira, Wakio with occasional town-based fieldwork
- Requires a born-added Christian due to the organization's faith-based mission
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required
- 2–3 years' finance/accounting experience, preferably in an NGO or donor-funded setting
- Must be proficient in QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and Word
- Valid clean driving permit required; manual driving an added advantage
- CPA Level II or equivalent professional qualification is an added advantage
- Apply by emailing [email protected] for the job pack and instructions
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Original source description
- 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
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.
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Method of Application
To apply, please mail with a short cover mail
[email protected]
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