Finance Manager (National Position)

About the role

ZOA, an international NGO active in Uganda, is looking for a Finance Manager for its Kampala office. The post leads the finance team in applying ZOA's finance strategy, covering budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting, compliance and value creation. It is a full-time (40 hours per week) 1-year renewable contract, starting in January 2027, with regular field travel to projects (up to 30% of the time).

Key responsibilities

• Lead the finance team, set its vision, handle induction, performance monitoring, training and staff well-being, and monitor the quality of field office operations.
• Ensure compliance with donor, local government and ZOA regulations, and support anti-fraud, bribery and corruption awareness and risk assessments.
• Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting, including monthly budget balances, income statement, balance sheet, budget and variance, cash flow and ad hoc scenarios, and coordinate audits and tax returns.
• Manage accounting and ERP transactions such as payroll, taxes, accounts payable, revenue, expenses, fixed assets and bank reconciliations, and run month-end closing.
• Support budget preparation, entry into the ERP system and monthly and quarterly budget variance reports.

Required profile

• University degree in Finance, Business Administration or a related field; CPA is an added advantage.
• 5-7 years of experience in financial management or a senior finance position, including with an international NGO in the humanitarian sector.
• Fluent English, good communicator, and experience in general team management and cross-cultural settings.
• Supports ZOA's vision, mission and Christian values.

Required skills

• Advanced user of Excel, ERP systems or other financial management information systems.
• Good knowledge of procurement and logistics practices.

Candidates apply online through the ZOA Uganda application link by 24 November 2026, with a CV of no more than 5 pages, three recent references, academic documents and a driving permit. Background and reference checks are carried out.