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Finance Officer

East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer FoundationKampalaroam-ugpaskelbta 2026-10-15
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  1. Purpose of the Role

Executes core operational finance activities in support of the Transforming Vegetable Markets (TVM) programme in Uganda. Ensures accurate, timely, and compliant day-to-day financial processing, local statutory compliance, basic reporting, and audit support, in line with global EWS-KT policies and TVM programme requirements.

  1. Key Accountabilities

Financial Operations

  • Process payments, review invoice(s), verify expenses, manage petty cash, and perform bank reconciliations related to TVM activities.
  • Coordinate routine bookkeeping, manage employee travel advances—ensuring timely liquidation of field receipts and supporting the monthly close process for TVM operations.
  • Maintain accurate transaction records and supporting documentation for all TVM-related financial activities, ensuring full compliance with donor requirements and organization’s rule and regulations.

Local Compliance

  • Coordinate statutory filings, local payroll administration, and tax documentation in line with Ugandan requirements.
  • Ensure vendor documentation meets requirements and supports local regulatory compliance.
  • Flag compliance issues promptly to global finance and TVM programme leadership.

Reporting Support

  • Prepare and submit monthly financial reports, budget tracking information, and donor/programme expense documentation for TVM.
  • Monitor monthly budget variances, providing initial explanations for over/under-expenditure to project management and global finance.
  • Support data collection and consolidation for global reporting and forecasting cycles.
  • Maintain reporting trackers and ensure data quality for global consolidation and TVM-specific reporting requirements.

Audit Support

  • Gather local audit documentation and evidence related to TVM activities.
  • Support audit preparation, compliance checks, and response to queries.
  • Maintain organized, audit-ready files in line with global standards.
  1. Dimensions / Scope
  • Geographic: Uganda operations (TVM programme)
  • Financial: Execution responsibility
  • People: Individual contributor; coordination with outsourced providers only.
  1. Qualifications, Experience & Knowledge
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
  • Relevant experience (typically 3 years) in operational finance, bookkeeping, reconciliations, and basic reporting; NGO, donor-funded, or agricultural/development programme experience preferred.
  • Working knowledge of local Ugandan statutory, tax, and payroll requirements.
  • Familiarity with accounting systems / ERP and Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience supporting audits and maintaining documentation is an advantage.
  1. Key Competencies
  • Accuracy, attention to detail, and process discipline
  • Reliability and accountability in transactional work
  • Basic analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Organized documentation and filing
  • Collaboration in a matrix / remote-global environment
  • Willingness to learn and follow global standards and TVM programme requirements

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