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One Acre FundUganda Finance Associate
One Acre Fund's Uganda program is hiring a finance associate based in Jinja, Uganda, on a two-year contract that could later turn into a permanent post,…
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One Acre Fund's Uganda program is hiring a finance associate based in Jinja, Uganda, on a two-year contract that could later turn into a permanent post, depending on results. The role supports financial planning and analysis, including rolling five-year forecasts and monthly budget-versus-actual reporting, while acting as a financial adviser on strategic decisions. The associate also partners with Grants Finance colleagues on Uganda-focused grants, covering donor budgets, compliance, fund-flow modeling…
Job Description
One Acre Fund's Uganda program is hiring a finance associate based in Jinja, Uganda, on a two-year contract that could later turn into a permanent post, depending on results. The role supports financial planning and analysis, including rolling five-year forecasts and monthly budget-versus-actual reporting, while acting as a financial adviser on strategic decisions.
The associate also partners with Grants Finance colleagues on Uganda-focused grants, covering donor budgets, compliance, fund-flow modeling and statutory tax filings, and helps strengthen internal controls and audit readiness.
Responsibilities
- Build and update long-range forecasts and models over five years, backed by sensitivity analysis
- Lead monthly finance reports and budget-versus-actual reviews with department heads
- Manage grant lifecycles, including donor compliance, budget reports, spending tracking and fund-flow models
- Prepare Uganda tax returns and statutory filings, and act as the main contact during audits
Requirements
- Undergraduate training in accounting, finance or business administration, with solid grounding in accounting and reporting rules
- Four-plus years of increasing responsibility in finance and advisory work
- Track record handling grants in several currencies from large donors
- Power BI plus Google Sheets proficiency, with mid-level Excel modelling skills
Qualifications
- A completed professional accounting credential, such as ACCA or CPA (U)
- Ability to build complex financial models and present data visually for executive decisions
Core Skills
Benefits
- Health cover, housing support and a wider benefits package
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the job?
The posting lists the job location as Jinja, Kampala, Uganda. The role is full-time and on-site.
Who can apply?
Eligibility covers Ugandan, Rwandan and Kenyan nationals and permanent residents.
What is the deadline and contract structure?
The deadline is 7 September 2026. The role is a two-year contract that may later become a permanent position, depending on performance.
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