Finance and Administration Officer
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Finance and Administration Officer role based in Gulu responsible for financial management, budgeting, reporting, procurement, fleet and office administration, and supervising junior staff. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial software.
- Role based in Gulu with field-office and non-profit experience preferred
- Covers finance, budgeting, reporting, procurement, fleet and administration
- Supervises Junior Finance Officer, drivers and office clerk
- Requires bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field
- Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience needed
- ACCA, CPA or CIMA partial qualification is an added advantage
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Original source description
Financial Management
; Prepares and supervises the preparation of financial analysis regarding Advances, based on organization and donors’ procedures.Ensures that books of accounts are maintained checks, receipts, vouchers, and other financial documents are kept properly and that they are safeguarded against misuse. Review petty cash payments and ensure timely replenishment and supports the part of the general cross cutting activities like audit, monthly end closure activities, tracking and correction of the balance accounts.
Budget Management:
support annual budgeting and revisions; forecasting and reforecasting; budget-versus-actual analysis; variance analysis and corrective action plans; expenditure/depletion monitoring; commitment tracking; cost allocation; cash-flow planning; partner budget oversight; donor budget compliance; budget modifications/reallocations; pipeline and funding-gap analysis.
Financial Reporting:
Support monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting; donor financial reports; statutory and corporate financial statements; project closure reports; reconciliations; revenue recognition; receivables and payables; foreign-exchange gains/losses; audit schedules; IPSAS or applicable accounting-framework compliance; data quality and integrity; ERP reporting; and timely follow-up of audit findings.
Capacity Building:
finance capacity assessments; structured training plans; coaching and mentoring; partner financial-management strengthening; training on donor rules and procedures; budgeting and forecasting skills; internal-control awareness; fraud prevention; development of SOPs, tools and templates; post-training assessments; and monitoring whether capacity-building interventions result in improved performance.
Risk Management:
enterprise and project financial-risk assessments; risk registers; fraud and corruption risk; partner fiduciary risk; tax and statutory compliance; and periodic monitoring of risks. Ensure compliance with organizational financial policies, procedures, and donor regulations. Implement and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard assets and prevent fraud.
Data Entry;
Verification of Invoices in line with the approved Concept Notes, Terms of References and Contracts. Data entry of financial transaction in the SBD after detailed review of financial documents of payments
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Updating the payment information in SBD in a weekly basis.
Filling /Maintain Proper Documentation;
Ensure all financial documents are labelled, stamped with “PAID” marks, and make sure all transactions have been properly identified ((or invoices voucher; and for journals transactions number). Arrange all financial documents for internal as well as external auditors up on request.
Procurement, Logistics and Administration;
Provide financial oversight of procurement processes. Oversee fleet management including vehicle utilization, fuel monitoring, maintenance scheduling, insurance, licensing, and fleet cost analysis. Oversee office administration including facilities, utilities, office leases, security services, office equipment, maintenance, cleaning services, and inventory management. Support logistics planning for meetings, workshops, travel, conferences, and field activities.
Staff Management;
Supervises and supports the Junior Finance Officer and the drivers and office clerk.
Qualifications
Qualifications &
Experience
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Partial professional course (ACCA/ CPA/ CIMA) is an added advantage
A minimum of 5 years’ related
in financial management, preferably in a field office or non-profit organization.
Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles and practices.
Proficiency in financial software and MS Office applications.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Additional Information
Key Competencies
Accuracy:
The ability to work accurate and diligent, with an eye for detail aimed at preventing mistakes.
Controlling progress:
The ability to control the progress of employees’ processes, tasks, activities and of one’s own work and responsibilities.
Problem analysis:
The ability to detect problems, recognise important information and link various data to trace potential causes and look for relevant details.
Integrity:
Adherence to the standards, values and rules of conduct associated with one’s position and the culture in which one operates. Being incorruptible.
Result orientation:
The ability to take direct action in order to attain or exceed objectives.
How To Apply
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and motivation letter in English. Deadline is
Wednesday 26th August 2026
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Working at SNV
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