Finance & Administration Officer – Uganda

About the role

The Finance & Administration Officer will support Cotton On Foundation Uganda’s programmes by ensuring all financial and administrative processes meet legal, ethical and organisational standards. This hands‑on role directly contributes to the Foundation’s mission of improving lives across education, mental health and the environment.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping, including coding, approval and filing of all financial documents.
• Prepare and update a monthly Excel cash book to monitor cash and bank balances.
• Manage the Great Plains system, entering transactions and generating required reports.
• Prepare cheques, stamp payment vouchers as “PAID” and keep orderly voucher and cheque disbursement records.
• Oversee payroll administration, ensuring accuracy and timely statutory deductions (PAYE, LST, NSSF).
• Ensure compliance with all Ugandan tax, return and statutory financial requirements.
• Provide financial advice to staff and partners as needed.
• Maintain organised physical and electronic archives of financial records.

Required profile

• Proven experience in bookkeeping and payroll administration.
• Strong understanding of Ugandan tax legislation and statutory reporting.
• Ability to follow and enforce organisational financial policies and guidelines.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy in financial documentation.

Required skills

• Great Plains accounting system
• Microsoft Excel

What we offer

• Monday‑Friday work schedule
• Opportunities for local and global career growth across the Cotton On Group’s seven brands
• 24/7 wellness support covering mental health, relationships and family
• Paid parental leave program