Finance Assistant
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StrongMinds Uganda is hiring a full-time Finance Assistant based in Kampala to support day-to-day payments, reconciliations, budget monitoring, statutory compliance, and restricted-fund tracking. The role suits a candidate with a bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Business Administration and 1–2 years of finance or accounting experience, ideally in an NGO.
- Full-time role based in Kampala
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Business Administration required
- 1–2 years of finance or accounting experience, ideally in an NGO
- CPA or ACCA enrollment is an added advantage
- Deadline: Friday, October 9 2026
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Source salary availableThe source lists UGX MONTH. Confirm the final pay, benefits, contract terms and allowances directly with the employer before accepting an offer.
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- Required1+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in finance, Accounting & Finance, Business OperationsThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in KampalaThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full Time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
Documents to prepare
- Likely requiredUpdated CV
- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
- VerifyID or passport only after verifying the employer
Application tips for this job
- Place your strongest Finance Assistant evidence in the first half of your CV.
- In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to StrongMinds and the role in Kampala.
- Add concrete examples related to finance, Accounting & Finance, Business Operations, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
- Follow the instructions from Great Uganda Jobs; avoid sending documents to unofficial contacts or copied links.
- Confirm the deadline, interview location and employer contact before sharing personal documents.
- Plan to submit before the listed deadline: 2026-10-09.
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- Original source link available
- Application method is clear
- Deadline is available: 2026-10-09
- No major risk signal was detected in the captured text.
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Interview preparation
- What experience makes you a strong fit for this Finance Assistant role in finance, Accounting & Finance?
- How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
- Are you available to work in Kampala under the listed contract or schedule?
- Prepare examples with clear responsibilities, tools used and measurable outcomes.
- Review the source and research StrongMinds before the interview.
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Original source description
Finance Assistant
2026-09-29T07:56:23+00:00
StrongMinds
https://cdn.greatugandajobs.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_1018/logo/StrongMinds%20Uganda%20(%20SMU%20).png
https://strongminds.org/
FULL_TIME
Kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Nonprofit, and NGO
Accounting & Finance, Social Services & Nonprofit, Business Operations
UGX
MONTH
2026-10-09T17:00:00+00:00
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About StrongMinds Uganda
StrongMinds Uganda is a social enterprise founded in 2013 that treats depression in low-income populations by providing group interpersonal therapy (IPT-G), delivered by lay community health workers. StrongMinds is the only organization scaling a cost-effective solution to the depression epidemic. StrongMinds Uganda is looking for dynamic, suitably qualified and experienced national based in Kampala to fill the vacant position of Finance Assistant (full-time).
Overview of the Role:
The role supports the day-to-day processing of payments, reconciliations, budget monitoring, statutory compliance and restricted-fund tracking. We are looking for someone with;
Qualifications or requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
1–2 years of finance or accounting experience, ideally in an NGO.
CPA or ACCA enrollment candidates will have an added advantage.
Please click the link below to acccess the job description for the detailed responsibilities, qualifications and competencies for the role.
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
1–2 years of finance or accounting experience, ideally in an NGO.
CPA or ACCA enrollment candidates will have an added advantage.
bachelor degree
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