Finance and Accounting Manager

• PositionFinance and Accounting Manager
• CompanyFika
• LocationUganda country office
• Job TypeFull-time
• CategoryAccounting and Finance Jobs in Uganda
• IndustryInternational development and rural infrastructure
• DepartmentCountry Finance
• DeadlineNot stated in the advert.

Fika works on rural transport access, using infrastructure solutions and partnerships to improve connections for geographically isolated communities. Its website describes work with governments, communities, private organizations and development partners.

The organization combines infrastructure planning and delivery with technical assistance, capacity building, research and advocacy. Its projects include trail bridges and related approaches to safer, more reliable rural mobility.

As Accounting Manager, you will oversee the Uganda country office’s complete accounting cycle and keep financial records accurate, compliant and ready for audit. You will lead month-end and year-end close, maintain the general ledger in Sage Intacct, prepare financial reporting packs, and manage payments, bank reconciliations, cash, payroll and statutory filings. Donor finance is central to the role, including grant reporting, spending analysis, budget support and projections. You will also coordinate financial due diligence and monitoring for sub-recipients and partners.

The post leads external and donor audit preparation, tracks corrective actions, strengthens controls and supervises country finance staff. It works with the Country Director, programme teams and regional finance colleagues, and may require travel to field sites, stated as approximately 10 to 15 percent. This advert lists one Uganda country-office post among country-specific openings. See related accounting and finance jobs in Uganda as you assess the requirements.

• Own the complete country-office accounting cycle and maintain accurate records and supporting documentation under Fika finance policies.
• Lead month-end and year-end close, including reconciliations, accruals, allocations and revenue releases, within reporting timelines.
• Maintain the Sage Intacct general ledger, chart of accounts, employee receivables and advances, prepaid expenses, fixed-asset register and financial schedules.
• Prepare monthly country financial reporting packs, including trial balances, budget variance analysis and balance-sheet reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and ensure timely corrections.
• Initiate and review electronic and mobile-money payments with appropriate authorisation and separation of duties.
• Monitor bank balances and working-capital needs to maintain sufficient cash for operations and programmes.
• Oversee bank reconciliations, petty cash, cash counts and accounts payable.
• Enforce financial approval workflows and spending limits under Fika’s Delegation of Authority.
• Conduct monthly internal transaction reviews to identify control weaknesses, non-compliance and improvements.
• Track control findings and ensure agreed corrective actions are completed.
• Manage country payroll administration and timekeeping, ensuring accurate and timely payroll inputs.
• Ensure timesheets are completed, reviewed and certified, and personnel costs are allocated to the right projects, grants and cost centres.
• Ensure payroll reconciliations, employee payments and statutory deductions are accurate.
• Ensure compliance with PAYE, social security and other local payroll obligations.
• Coordinate statutory payroll filings and payments and maintain supporting documentation.
• Prepare and submit country donor financial reports in line with grant agreements, award terms and donor rules.
• Monitor grant expenditure against approved budgets and identify overspending or underspending risks.
• Work with programme teams to review budget performance, address variances and recommend corrective action.
• Support proposal budget development, working budgets and grant expenditure planning.
• Prepare expenditure projections and financial analysis for quarterly programme reviews and grant management.
• Maintain financial documentation and audit trails for donor restrictions and reporting requirements.
• Conduct financial due diligence on prospective sub-recipients and implementing partners, assessing financial capacity and controls.
• Support sub-award agreements and establish suitable financial reporting requirements and spending controls.
• Monitor sub-recipient expenditure against approved budgets and funding conditions.
• Review partner financial reports and supporting documents for accuracy, eligible expenditure and donor compliance.
• Follow up questioned costs, unsupported expenditure and reporting discrepancies through resolution.
• Support the financial-management and reporting capacity of sub-recipients and partners.
• Lead country preparation for external audits, statutory audits and donor verification, including schedules and supporting documents.
• Coordinate responses to audit findings and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Ensure compliance with tax, statutory and relevant NGO reporting requirements in coordination with the Africa Controller.
• Monitor changes in local financial and statutory requirements and escalate emerging risks.
• Promote effective Sage Intacct use, accurate processing, data integrity and timely reporting.
• Strengthen finance processes, reconciliations, documentation and close disciplines.
• Supervise country Finance Officers and Finance Assistants under the approved staffing structure.
• Coach and train the team in accounting, reporting, donor compliance and internal controls.
• Set performance expectations, allocate work and monitor financial deliverables.
• Promote accountability, accuracy and continuous improvement within the country finance function.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• CPA, ACCA or a recognised local equivalent is strongly preferred.

Work Experience

• At least five years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• At least two years of experience with an international NGO.
• Experience managing multi-donor projects is preferred.
• Experience with sub-recipient or implementing-partner financial reviews is an advantage.

Additional Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of accounting cycles, general ledgers, reconciliations, accruals, financial reporting and month-end and year-end close.
• Experience in grant accounting, restricted funds, donor reporting, expenditure eligibility and revenue recognition.
• Working knowledge of donor rules such as USAID, FCDO, EU or similar frameworks is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, audits, statutory compliance, payroll and banking operations.
• Sage Intacct or comparable ERP experience and advanced Excel skills.
• Fluency in English; the principal local working language is an advantage.
• High integrity and discretion with confidential financial information.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across cultures and locations.
• Regular coordination across time zones and in-country field travel as needed, approximately 10 to 15 percent.
• Applicants must already have the legal right to work in Uganda; sponsorship and relocation support are not provided.
• The advert requests a CV of no more than two pages, highlighting relevant qualifications and certifications, and asks applicants to omit photographs and personal details such as gender, religion, marital status and dependants.

Technical Skills

• Accounting and close: Manage ledgers, reconciliations, accruals, financial schedules and reporting.
• Donor finance: Track grant budgets, restricted funds, eligible costs and donor reports.
• Systems: Use Sage Intacct or a comparable ERP and advanced Excel.
• Controls and compliance: Manage banking, payroll, audit support and statutory obligations.

Soft Skills

• Integrity: Handle confidential financial information with discretion.
• Analysis: Investigate discrepancies, assess spending and identify compliance risks.
• Organization: Coordinate multiple deadlines and reporting cycles.
• Team leadership: Coach finance staff and promote accountable work.
• Collaboration: Work across country, regional and global teams.

Fika lists flexible work arrangements, comprehensive mental and physical wellness support, annual salary reviews aligned with its compensation policy, and professional growth through targeted development programmes.

• Own finance operations for a country office.
• Manage the full accounting cycle and close process.
• Support donor-funded programmes and partner oversight.
• Lead internal controls, audit readiness and statutory compliance.
• Supervise and develop country finance colleagues.
• Work with programme and finance teams across locations.
• Contribute to improved financial accountability and reporting.
• Access the flexible work, wellness and development provisions listed by Fika.

Submit an application through the Fika BambooHR vacancy page. The advert asks for a CV of no more than two pages, with relevant qualifications and recognised certifications highlighted. It asks candidates to omit photographs and personal details such as gender, religion, marital status and dependants. The advert does not state a closing date.

• Checked on 4 November 2026 against Fika's official advert.
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