Swisscontact – the Swiss Foundation for Technical Cooperation, is an independent non-profit foundation
based in Zürich, founded in 1959 by leading figures from the Swiss private sector and Swiss universities. It
is exclusively involved in international development, active in 41 countries with 133 programs and more
than 1,300 staff members. At the heart of all Swisscontact’s work stands the private sector and its crucial
role in achieving more inclusive economic growth.
Our development work focuses on unleashing the potential of private initiatives in developing and
emerging countries. We foster sustainable and inclusive economic development with the objective of
improving living standards, creating jobs, and bettering the quality of life for all people. Our involvement
is based on three foundational pillars: We strengthen the competitiveness of individuals so they can
improve their opportunities for employment; we enhance the competitiveness of companies to help them
grow; and we promote socio-economic systems that favour comprehensive development in the affected
regions.
Swisscontact has been operating in Uganda for more than 25 years, establishing its office in the country
in April 1998. Building on the wider organization’s regional and global experience, Swisscontact in Uganda
strives to support local areas of focus, including skills development, sustainable agriculture,
entrepreneurship, and trade.
Swisscontact is currently recruiting for key positions for an anticipated project in Uganda under
sustainable agriculture thematic area. The project is expected to be funded by funded by ENABEL-Belgian
Development Agency and European Union. The project’s ambition is to transform Uganda’s horticultural
sector into a driver of sustainable economic growth, particularly for young men and women in rural areas.
It aims to create employment and economic opportunities, with a special focus on green jobs, improve
livelihoods, and enhance the economic resilience of 1,600 young Ugandans by facilitating their
participation in both on-farm and off-farm activities along selected horticultural value chains.
We are looking for a motivated candidate to fill the role of Finance Officer for an anticipated ENABEL
funded project. S/he will play an important role in supporting the implementation of the organization’s
and program’s finance department.
Position title: Finance Officer
Position type: Staff
Starting date: November 2024
Contract duration: 2 years with possible renewal
Place of duty: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Project Manager – WeWork ENABEL Project
Purpose
The finance Officer will work with the finance team and project teams to implement the organizational
strategy, along with the mission and vision of Swisscontact in Uganda, to meet departmental objectives.
S/he The Finance officer will be responsible for setting up and overseeing all financial book keeping of the
project. S/he will ensure adherence to financial and administrative regulations and standards procedures
as well as the exchange of financial and administrative information between project staff, partners, and
other relevant institutions.
Tasks
• Ensure the application of proper accounting internal control systems and processes to facilitate
financial monitoring and control in line with our internal guidelines as well as the donors for
accurate financial reporting and auditing.
• Ensure Proper management of treasury functions of the project (accounts, Cheque and cash
management);
• Assist in the preparation of Operating Budgets
• Support in tracking project expenditures to ensure they are within budget
• Ensure that all support documents in respect to financial transactions are adequately authorized
and with the correct information.
• Ensure overall preparation of the project accounting ledgers and accounts are in accordance with
International Best practices and standards.
• Support in the preparation of the periodic financial reports, as per Swisscontact and donor
guidelines
• Ensure proper filing and record keeping of all financial documents
• Assist with audit preparations, and support during the audit process
• Ensure compliance with the statutory remittances.
• Prepare funder reports under the guidance of the Finance manager.
• Prepare contracts and MoUs on behalf of the project.
• Ensure correct and updated maintenance of an assets register of all project property.
• Work closely with the admin & procurement team to verify that purchases are within the
project’s financial scope
• Carry out any other tasks as may be assigned by Management.
3. CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Required
Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Financial Management,
or any related field from a reputable Institution.
• At least 2-3 years of professional experience in the same or an equivalent position.
• Experience with donor regulations
• Excellent coordination and organizational skills, especially in financial management
• Proven negotiation skills and intercultural competence
• Excellent spoken and written English
Desirable (added advantage)
• At least Part II professional qualification such as ACCA/ CPA
• Experience working with an audit firm
Other Competencies/ Skills.
• Reporting Skills
• Financial management Skills
• Communication
• Good command of the accounting software Packages
• Diligence and integrity
• Good Interpersonal Skills
• Basic Knowledge of the Private Sector Operations
4. General Information
Swisscontact is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by
submitting their CV along with a cover letter explaining why you are a suitable candidate for this position
to [email protected] and copy [email protected] and
[email protected]. Please indicate the name of the position applied for in the “subject”
line of your email.
Female candidates with a private sector background are strongly encouraged to apply. Deadline for
receiving applications will be 5:30 pm on 31st October 2024.
• Competitive and attractive salaries and conditions will be offered to the successful candidate
• Employment contract duration will be discussed during the recruitment subject to negotiations
with successful candidates.
• Employment will be fulltime and contracts subject to annual reviews and renewals
• Performance criteria based on the requirements will be used to assess performance on a regular
basis to determine contract renewals.
