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Isingiro, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
Hunger Fighters Uganda (HFU) is a non-profit organization committed to combating hunger, malnutrition, and food insecurity through community-driven solutions that empower vulnerable populations across Uganda. Established in 2008, HFU has grown into a reputable and impactful organization recognized for its grassroots approach to sustainable agriculture, nutrition education, and youth empowerment. With a mission to build resilient communities free from hunger and poverty, HFU emphasizes innovation in its programs by integrating climate-smart agriculture, capacity-building, and advocacy to address systemic challenges in food systems.
The organization nurtures a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values integrity, accountability, and continuous learning, offering dynamic job opportunities, internships, and volunteer placements with flexible and field-based work arrangements. Its business model is rooted in partnerships with local governments, civil society, and international donors to maximize reach and effectiveness. Operating in multiple districts across Uganda, HFU’s work is guided by core values of compassion, equity, transparency, and sustainability. Its corporate social responsibility is reflected in efforts to promote environmental stewardship, gender inclusion, and youth engagement. For more information, visit www.hungerfightersuganda.org.
Hunger Fighters Uganda (HFU) is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization initiated in 2008, pursuing a vision of A hunger and Malnutrition free Uganda. HFU is engaged in activities of fighting hunger in Uganda with a local, national and global perspective. The organisation programmes are focused on a goal of creating empowered food secure communities. The main areas of work are Agriculture and sustainable livelihoods, Food and Nutrition Security, Humanitarian support, Research, Advocacy and Capacity Development. At the core of fighting hunger, the organization considers gender and sustainable environmental conservation as important crosscutting issues.
Job Title
Finance Officer - GFA/SRM job at Hunger Fighters Uganda (HFU)
Hunger Fighters Uganda (HFU)
Job Description
Job Title: Finance Officer - GFA/SRM
Organisation: Hunger Fighters Uganda (HFU)
Duty Station: Isingiro, Uganda
Reports to: Head of Finance & Administration
The Finance Officer - GFA/SRM shall be responsible for the day-to-day tasks in a finance department to ensure that the organisation has their bookkeeping in order, budgets and taxes. Preparing balance sheets, entering data into the system and updating financial records: are some of the tasks involved
Reporting: Head of Finance & Administration
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
The Finance Officer shall execute the following specific duties:
Responsible for the maintenance, reporting and management of the Field/Coordination office finances.
Develop and maintain a reliable and appropriate accounting system for the field office.
Calculating and checking to make sure field payments, amounts and records are correct.
Managing petty cash transactions at the field office and ensure that all financial documents are properly filed.
Carry out monthly bank reconciliation for field office organization account.
Participate in the preparation of organization Audit and Financial Reports, and budgets.
Actively participate in preparation of statutory accounts and ensuring that the organization is compliant with statutory requirements.
Support the Head of Finance and Administration in the implementation of the Board and Auditors recommendations.
With the guidance of the Head of Finance and Administration and collaboration with Field Office management, prepare and submit monthly financial reports to WFP and any other partners.
Attend regular Field/Coordination Office Management meetings.
Submit through the Head of Field Office a monthly financial report to the Head of Finance and Administration and accountability for all funds disbursed to the Field/Coordination Office.
Supervise and report on all procurements conducted at the Field/Coordination Office.
Support the Field Coordinator in ensuring effective and efficient financial management system at the Field/Coordination Office.
Conduct capacity building for staff at the field level that are directly under your supervision and through inter-unit collaboration for other staff involved in financial reporting.
Carryout other duties as they may be assigned from time to time by the Head of Finance and Administration Officer.
Participate in organization resource mobilization.
Any other added responsibility as instructed by the supervisor.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Good knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures
Strong mathematical skills
Dynamic problem-solving skills
Familiarity with accounting software
Amazing time management skills
Ability to work independently and on a team
Incredible attention to detail to catch errors
Personal Specifications:
All eligible candidates for this position MUST have the following qualification:
Minimum qualification of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance, Business Administration – Accounting with at least 3 years’ experience in accounting field, and a professional qualification in CPA with at least level 3.
Accountant Skills:
Accounting, Reporting Skills on financial matters (QuickBooks), Attention to Detail, Deadline-Oriented, Confidentiality, Time Management, Data Entry Management,
General Math Skills.
He/she should be a team player, with interpersonal skills & confidentiality.
How to Apply
Applications should be addressed to
The Head of Human Resources, Hunger Fighters Uganda, P.O Box, 28175, Kampala
Hand deliver to Hunger Fighters Uganda Head Office or through e-mail:
hr@hfug.org and copy: p.agaba@hfug.org
Deadline: 15th January 2025 at 5:00pm.
NB:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
HFU offers equal opportunities to both women and men.
Solicitation will lead to automatic disqualification.
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