Leads Educate!'s Uganda finance, operations and procurement functions, with accountability for reporting, compliance and team development (fixed-term contract, possible extension).
Oversee end-to-end finance operations, including transactions, payroll inputs, cash and bank, month-end close, and ledger integrity
Deliver timely management accounts with variance analysis and recommended actions
Manage cash flow and currency exposure, forecast needs, and flag risks early
Approve payments within delegated limits and escalate larger ones with a recommendation
Run the country's budgeting cycle and challenge assumptions before submission to leadership
Partner with budget holders year-round so spending decisions are informed
Produce accurate, reconciled donor reports and support realistic proposal costings
Oversee office administration, inventory, assets, and supplier relationships
Keep procurement competitive, documented, compliant, and fast enough not to delay programs
Oversee transport, warehousing, and distribution so resources reach field sites on time
Identify process or system changes that reduce cost or delay, and lead their adoption
Maintain safe, well-run offices and field sites
Make internal controls work in practice and test them for gaps and workarounds
Lead external, donor, and statutory audits and close findings on schedule
Ensure tax, social security, NGO registration, and employment compliance
Maintain the finance and operations risk register and escalate material risks
Manage contracts and supplier agreements with counsel, auditors, and tax advisers
Lead managers and staff across finance, operations, and procurement with clear goals and consistent standards
Coach through regular one-to-ones, feedback, and development plans to build team depth
Requirements
5+ years of progressive finance and procurement experience, including 3+ years managing people; managing managers is a strong plus
A professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent)
Proven ownership of a full finance cycle: month-end close, management reporting, budgeting, and external audit
Experience with donor-funded, multi-currency operations, including donor reporting and grant compliance
Exposure to operations, procurement, or supply chain
Strong systems orientation, comfortable with accounting and ERP systems and redesigning processes
Ability to operate well in complex, fast-changing environments
Commitment to the organization's mission
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