Finance and Administration Officer

About the role

We are seeking a Finance and Administration Officer to oversee our financial operations and support daily office functions. The successful candidate will ensure accurate bookkeeping, manage cash flow, and maintain efficient administrative processes.

Key responsibilities

• Perform regular bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow to align expenditures with the budget.
• Manage full‑cycle accounts payable and receivable, including invoice generation and debt collection.
• Oversee payroll processing and ensure timely statutory tax filings and payments.
• Maintain the company’s loan portfolio and an up‑to‑date asset register, handling depreciation and maintenance schedules.
• Administer vendor contracts, verify statements, and process payments to sustain strong supplier relationships.
• Support HR functions such as employee record keeping, onboarding, and leave/benefits tracking.
• Direct daily office operations, including procurement of supplies, facility maintenance, and general administrative support.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a combined finance and administration role.
• Strong knowledge of Ugandan tax laws, EFRIS, labour regulations and financial reporting standards.
• High attention to detail, ability to multitask and maintain confidentiality of sensitive data.

Required skills

• Proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero or SAP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.