5 Finance Jobs in Uganda jobs

Global Financial Operations Manager (French Speaker) Location:  Kampala, Uganda Department:  Global Finance Type:  Full Time Min. Experience:  Mid Level We are building a diverse and inclusive team and  this opportunity is open to any qualified internal and external applicants. Women  as well as candidates from Africa and those with experience working on the continent are particularly encouraged to apply for this role.  About Fenix Fenix International is a next-generation energy and technology company. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of our customers through inclusive energy and financial services. Our flagship product, Fenix Power, is a modular, lease-to-own solar home system financed through affordable installments from just $0.11 per day. We use real-time transaction data to create a next-generation credit score to finance power upgrades and other life-changing loans, unlocking modern financial services for our customers. To date, Fenix has sold over 500,000 Solar Home Systems in Uganda, Zambia, Cote d'Ivoire, Benin, Nigeria and Mozambique, bringing clean, reliable power for lights, phones, radios, TV and much more to over 2,500,000 people. In early 2018, Fenix joined forces with ENGIE, one of the world's largest energy companies and a leader in the move to renewable, decentralised and digital energy. This has allowed Fenix to make significant commercial investments to accelerate the path to our mission, via new markets and innovative products. Together, Fenix and ENGIE are making universal access to modern energy a reality. Job Overview Fenix is looking for an experienced, highly motivated and disciplined Global Financial Operations Manager with a passion for entrepreneurship, renewable energy, and financial inclusion to join our team. This position is a unique leadership role in a fast-paced start up at the front lines of renewable energy and mobile payment technology.  The Global Financial Operations Manager will report directly to the Global Finance Director as well as collaborate with other directors to manage the Financial Operations Team and ensure country wide timely and accurate reporting as well implement processes and controls to ensure best practices and adherence to global accounting standards and tax laws. Key Responsibilities Manage and oversee global financial reporting activities for all African countries, including: Oversee monthly financial reporting for all African subsidiaries including financial reporting for war room, steering committee and ad hoc financial reporting Oversee budget and forecast vs. actual reporting, coordinating with country teams to assess and respond to differences Oversee compilation of weekly EBITDA and cash flow tracking tools across Africa subsidiaries Maintain and improve Fenix Chart of Accounts across all operations (with global financial accounting team)   Assist Director of Finance to continue to improve SAP ERP system after recent roll out, rolling out new modules, reporting and dashboards Roll out API in Africa subsidiaries, ensuring correct data capture between Fenix DB and SAP on a daily basis and creating Tableau reporting to test and validate API Roll out Materials Planning module in SAP in Africa subsidiaries, coordinating closely with the operations team to better forecast and execute inventory ordering Roll out Budgeting and Forecasting module in SAP in Africa subsidiaries, coordinating closely with country leads and department heads to enable annual team budgeting and forecasting within SAP Develop and roll out Hana dashboard reporting for Africa subsidiaries to take the place of EBITDA reporting via an interactive daily sales/COGS report along with weekly expense estimates Develop additional custom reporting both in SAP and Tableau to support global and country teams Work closely with Global Operations and Africa subsidiary Operations teams to ensure proper systems and processes for inventory management in FenixDB and SAP, ensure adherence to monthly/quarterly counts and analysis with SAP and FenixDB Work closely with Africa subsidiary Operations teams to prepare for and oversee annual external audits and ensure unqualified audits Assist CFO, Director of Finance and Director of Corp Finance in annual budgeting and periodic forecasting for Africa subsidiaries via longer term models and shorter term SAP budget/forecast module (once rolled out) With CFO, Director of Finance, Director of Credit and Credit team, assess and continuously improve the SHS portfolio health strategy for Africa subsidiaries to ensure repayment is healthy Assist credit team with bad debt analysis and tracking as needed Along with Director of Finance and Financial Operations Associates and, if necessary, support from the global accounting team, set up finance systems, processes and reporting in new expansion markets in Africa Oversee Global Financial Operations Associates who will cover specific markets in Africa and help to set up finance systems and processes in new markets Associates will also help to oversee and assist all countries with all monthly reporting and analysis, as well as review completion of financial reconciliations and inventory management Required Skills & Experience B.A or B.S in Accounting or Business Significant leadership and management experience in operational finance, preferably as a Controller, Finance Manager or in Budgeting and Forecasting Advanced proficiency in accounting software tools Experience with enterprise resource planning systems, SAP B1 a plus Advanced quantitative analysis skills and proficiency in Excel Ability to manage a multi-cultural team of financial operations staff Outstanding written and verbal communications skills in both French and English Entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative nature Attention to detail, strategic thinker A passion for Fenix and our customers!  Highly Desired Skills Higher level certifications in accounting or finance Work experience in a multinational company or financial institution, preferably with operations in Africa Experience with risk assessment and loan portfolio health evaluation methodologies Understanding of rural BOP markets, microfinance, mobile telecom and/or renewable energy industries in East Africa To Apply Please submit your resume and cover letter through the job posting at www.fenixintl.com/careers/. Fenix offers a competitive salary, equity and a fun work environment. We recognize the value of diversity in our workforce, and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all candidates who choose to apply, however, only those selected for a further interview will be contacted. Learn more...

Country Accounting Specialist (6 month contract) - Uganda Location:  Kampala, Uganda  Department:  Finance Type:  Contracted  Min. Experience:  Senior Manager/Supervisor Do you want your work to matter? Do you want to use your skills to make a difference, not just a living? Do you want to improve millions of lives, including your own? Living Goods works to reinvent how we improve the lives of the under-served. We think big but operate lean and nimble. We believe community health is critical to deliver Universal Health Coverage and that community health workers (CHWs) are essential, because they bring health services to people’s doorsteps. But to truly make an impact, CHWs need to be digitally empowered, equipped with treatments, effectively supervised, and compensated. We also help governments transform their community health systems and workforces.  Using the disruptive power of mHealth, we’ve transformed ability of more than 7,000 community health workers to have a lifesaving impact across Africa. These community health workers educate, assess, treat and refer for common illnesses like pneumonia, diarrhea, and malaria that affect children under 5, they help ensure children get immunized on time, and they support women through their pregnancies and with family planning.  They also provide primary healthcare to 6 million people at a fraction of the cost of doctors and nurses.  The secret to our success is a winning team.  One that enables people to bring their ideas and creativity to work every day.  If you work well in a dynamic collaborative culture, set high standards, meet challenges with determination and a have a sense of humor, come work for Living Goods! Living Goods is growing!  We’ve grown 30 percent every year for the past 5 years. We now have more than 450 Living Goods staff, 97 percent of whom are based in East Africa. At Living Goods, you will have the chance to apply your ideas and creativity at work every day.  If you work well in a dynamic collaborative culture, set high standards, and meet challenges with determination and a sense of humor, you’ll thrive here at Living Goods. The Opportunity Living Goods is hiring for a Country Accounting Specialist (6-month contract) to immediately join our Uganda team, with the below critical scope of work: Prepare ledger reconciliations for the Fiscal years 2018 and 2019 Support the functional financial system audit of the ERP Prepare the Annual Financial statements Support the documentation of the ERP data migration process Support and oversee the FY2019 statutory audit process Conduct a data clean-up to align to an adjusted chart of accounts Your Qualifications At least 5 years in a senior accountant role CPA/CA preferred Minimum qualification a Bachelor in Accounting science or equivalent degree Compensation : A competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience including health insurance and bonus opportunity.  The opportunity to be your best while making lives better for those in need. Living Goods is an equal opportunity employer and will consider every qualified applicant for employment. Living Goods does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability. Our current job openings are displayed on our website, where you can search for open positions and apply directly.  Living Goods does not offer any positions without an interview and never asks candidates for money.  If you are asked for money, we strongly recommend that you do not respond and do not send money or personal information. If offered a role at Living Goods, we’ll request consent to complete a background check, which is part  of our hiring process. Learn more...

Chief of party | Uganda | 2020 Chemonics seeks a chief of party for the anticipated USAID Facilitating Investment for Development Objectives (FIDO) activity in Uganda. FIDO aims to facilitate domestic and international commercial investments that are aligned with USAID’s development priorities across sectors including agriculture and food security, energy, environment and biodiversity, health, and education. By unlocking commercially driven investment capital, FIDO will contribute to the country’s journey to self-reliance, enhanced economic growth, improved health outcomes, quality employment and livelihoods, and better educational opportunities. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. The chief of party will provide overall leadership, management, and general technical direction. Specific responsibilities include: Lead and build coalitions among diverse stakeholders and partners through innovative, sustainable and tailored initiatives Coordinate and communicate a common vision in line with FIDO objectives Provide overall administrative leadership and serve as the primary driver on strategic, managerial, and technical matters Serve as the key liaison between USAID/Uganda and all other counterparts and implementing partners, including senior government officials, private sector leaders, and domestic and international stakeholders Ensure coherence, consistency, quality, and timely delivery of contract deliverables and results; lead annual work planning process, supervise work plan implementation, and manage progress toward stated objectives Oversee monitoring and evaluation, report on targets and achievements, and ensure that interventions accurately and professionally reflect objectives Identify and report on issues and risks related to implementation in a timely manner Qualifications: Advanced degree in international development, economics, finance, public policy, or other relevant field Minimum five years of experience in a senior leadership role, preferably as a chief of party or deputy chief of party, for a complex donor-financed project Demonstrated technical and management expertise leading and overseeing private sector and investment-driven programs for international development Expertise in a related sector, including agriculture, energy, financial management, and trade preferred Experience establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with host government and a wide network of partners and stakeholders in finance, private sector, banking, investment capital, policy making, or private sector development desirable Demonstrated experience in financial systems, private investment, commercial investment, market economy, public-private partnership facilitation, and institution capacity building in developing economies desirable Strong record of expanding capacity, mobilizing partners, and leading multidisciplinary projects Experience on USAID- or donor-funded projects strongly preferred Experience working in East Africa preferred Demonstrated leadership, versatility and integrity Fluency in English; strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills Application instructions: Please send an email with your CV and cover letter attached and “Chief of Party” in the subject line to  UgandaFIDOCOP@chemonics.com  no later than February 3, 2020. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted. The protection of your personal data is important to Chemonics. If you are located in the European Union, please read our EU Recruiting Data Privacy Notice to learn how we process your personal data. The EU Recruiting Data Privacy Notice is available at:  https://chemonics.com/eu-recruiting-data-privacy-notice/ . Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. Learn more...

Finance Assistant - Uganda Learning Activity Job Location: UG-Kampala Category Accounting/Finance Type Regular Full-Time Close Date 2/28/2020 Overview QED is a global consulting firm with more than 20 years of experience providing data-driven and insightful solutions in close to 100 countries. We are passionate about transforming lives through knowledge-based solutions. Leveraging deep expertise in monitoring, evaluation, global health, and learning, we help our clients collect, analyze, visualize, and ultimately use data in more effective ways. Our work maximizes results through the use of cutting-edge technologies and innovation, organizational development, and evidence-based decision-making.   Implemented by the QED Group, the USAID-funded Uganda Learning Activity (ULA) aims to further strengthen USAID/Uganda performance and improve the performance of its Implementing Partners, with a focus on collaborating, learning and adapting, to enhance the impact and sustainability of USAID-supported contributions to Uganda’s development. The ULA will achieve this through three objectives: Collaboration: Strengthened collaboration, both internally and with external stakeholders, enables USAID to better leverage expertise, learning and resources; and deepens local ownership. Learning: Systematic learning, through applied research, monitoring and evaluation, informs and improves the relevance, quality and cost- effectiveness of programs and operations Performing: Adaptive management of program implementation and meta-level interventions to improve the quality of USAID program outcomes. This role is responsible for the day-to-day administration and data entry of QED’s Uganda Learning Activity's finance tasks. The role supports the Finance and Accounting team to implement effective and efficient financial management controls in collaboration with the QED Group home office Finance and Accounting team. Responsibilities • Ensure that all project-related transactions are conducted, processed, and recorded in QuickBooks with supporting documentation in line with the QED Chart of Accounts • Help ensure that expenses are in accordance with U.S. Government regulations (expenses are reasonable, allowable and allocable), and QED policies and procedures • Review expense reports, mobile money request forms, travel advances, and other requests against support documentation • Support the Finance and Accounting team in processing payroll and preparing social charges (NSSF) and tax remittances (PAYE) for staff each month • Support the Finance and Accounting team in performing monthly bank reconciliations and making sure the QED accounts are matched with the monthly bank statements • Support the Finance and Accounting team to manage all financial transactions, including funds transfers from QED, local currency exchange, and estimate upcoming cash needs and accrue expenditures for budget forecast • Conduct research as needed • Other duties as assigned Qualifications • A Bachelor’s degree in finance, administration, or related area (e.g., accounting, management, or compliance) • The candidate must have a minimum 1-3 years of experience in a relevant accounting or finance position with a USAID implementing partner and be skilled in USAID’s policies and procedures in regard to financial management and compliance • Familiarity with QuickBooks or other accounting software • Ability to work independently, prioritize work assignments, meet deadlines, and exercise professional judgment • Strong computer skills, including advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, email, the Internet and Microsoft Windows applications • Strong attention to detail and interpersonal communication skills • Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) • Excellent English language skills, both verbal and written How to Apply To apply for this position please follow the following steps: Complete the online application. Attach your resume/CV. Click on this link to complete a  USAID Biodata/1420 form , fill out the form, sign it, and attach/upload it to your application.  You may also include other documents such as cover letter and/or a work sample. Submit your application, resume/CV, completed biodata, and any additional documents. Please note that applications submitted by other means; or without either a resume/CV and/or biodata may not be considered. Only finalists will be contacted; no phone calls please. A Submitted application to QED in response to a position on a bid or proposal, indicates your agreement to be included in our submission to the client at least on an illustrative basis.  The QED Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. AA/V/D. Reasonable accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Learn more...

FHI 360 is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Compliance Director for a multiyear USAID Integrated Child and Youth Development Project (ICYD) in Uganda .  The Integrated child and Youth Development Activity is to address USAID/Uganda’s development objectives relating to child wellbeing, education, and youth development.  This position is subject to project award and funding.   Position Description:   The Compliance Director will be responsible for ensuring the Program is compliant with applicable regulations, award requirements/conditions, FHI 360 policies and local law. He/she will conduct project risk assessments, conduct periodic compliance review/audit engagements and recommend corrective actions. He/she will report allegations of fraud, waste, or abuse with program operations to the FHI 360 Office of Compliance and Internal Audit (OCIA) and assist in internal investigations as needed. The position requires senior level responsibility to direct and develop fraud prevention training and corporate compliance. The position will be based in Kampala, Uganda.   Key Responsibilities: Assess project compliance with award conditions, applicable regulations, FHI 360 policies and local law. Evaluate project risk exposures, conduct compliance review exercises and recommend corrective actions. Conduct compliance assessments of sub-awardees/subcontractors. Ensure project implementation of OCIA internal audit and internal compliance review corrective actions/recommendations. Report allegations or potential fraud to OCIA and provide project-level support to internal investigations as requested. Ensure adherence to FHI 360 policies concerning reporting of potential fraud and reviewing compliance concerns. Leads and/or oversees targeted compliance audit engagements for the Program. Conduct compliance trainings to project and subrecipient staff. Works closely with the Chief Compliance Officer and the Office of Compliance and Internal Audit (OCIA) Performs other duties as assigned.   Minimum Requirements: A degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Related Field. Minimum 15+ years related work experience;  10+ managing project implementation in USAID funded projects, 6 years managing an internal audit, or compliance department and employee management is required. Experience with automated financial reporting, government accounting practices, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Uniform Guidance (2cFr200), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) systems. Experience working with a global, international organization preferred. Experience working in a Non-governmental organization (NGO) preferred. Relevant computer software skills (including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office) as well as data analysis packages. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; knowledge of local language will be an advantage This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time. FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a  competitive benefits package , professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself. FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.   Learn More...