RAINFOREST ALLIANCE UGANDA JOBS 2026 – SENIOR ASSOCIATE, FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION VACANCY (NGO FINANCE, ACCOUNTING & COMPLIANCE ROLE)

• Uganda (candidates must be legally authorized to work in Uganda)
• Flexible hybrid working environment

• Support accounting activities and project financial management.
• Review invoices, payments, vouchers, and receipts.
• Process advance requests, staff expenses, and supplier payments.
• Record daily financial transactions in accounting systems.
• Prepare monthly financial reports.
• Conduct monthly bank and cash reconciliations.
• Maintain proper filing of financial documents.
• Monitor cash flow and ensure operational funding availability.
• Assist in internal and external audits.
• Support tax compliance including PAYE and withholding tax submissions.
• Prepare monthly and annual tax returns and liaise with tax authorities (URA).
• Track project expenditures against budgets and monitor financial performance.
• Support budget development and annual planning processes.

• Support procurement and inventory management processes.
• Manage small contracts including travel grants and non-donor agreements.
• Support contracting of consultants and sub-grantees.
• Train consultants and sub-grantees on financial reporting requirements.
• Support logistical arrangements for meetings, workshops, and events.

• Manage office supplies and inventory.
• Maintain organized administrative filing systems.
• Support coordination of office operations and logistics.
• Assist in sourcing service providers for insurance and employee benefits.

• Support payroll preparation and implementation of global payroll systems.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and internal policies.
• Support employee handbook contextualization.
• Handle PAYE deductions and monthly submissions to URA.

• Bachelor’s degree in:
  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Business Administration
  • or related field
• Professional qualification (ACCA or CPA) is required or an added advantage.
• Minimum 3+ years experience in finance and/or administration.
• Proficiency in English.
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems and financial compliance.

• Financial accounting and reporting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Payroll management
• Tax compliance (PAYE, withholding tax, URA processes)
• Procurement and contract management
• Audit support and reconciliation
• Strong attention to detail
• Organizational and administrative skills
• Communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work in international NGO systems

• Ability to travel locally at least 10% of the time.
• Strong understanding of donor compliance and financial procedures.
• Ability to work in a hybrid working environment.