Finance Officer

Localisation

Location: Adjumani, Uganda (Only candidates who are eligible to work legally without work visa sponsorship in Uganda will be considered.) Contract Type: Full-time (40 hours per week), 18 Months fixed term contract with possibility of renewal based on funding and performance. Hiring Salary: UGX 4,980,869 per month (before taxes) Target Start Date: July 2026 Application Closing Date: June 2, 2026 23:59 EAT This job advert is for an existing vacancy. About Right To Play: For more than 25 years, Right To Play has been protecting, educating, and empowering millions of children each year to rise above adversity through the power of play.

We offer programs in 14 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and North America, reaching millions of children each year in some of the most difficult places on earth, helping them to stay in school and learn, overcome prejudice, heal from trauma, and develop the skills they need to thrive. We do this by harnessing play, one of the most fundamental forces in a child's life, to teach children the critical skills they need to dismantle barriers and embrace opportunities, in learning and in life. This work is supported by our two global offices in Toronto, Canada and London, UK; and seven National Offices in North America and Europe.

Formation / Diplômes

Right To Play has collaborated with local partners in Uganda since 2001 to deliver high-quality programs that increase access to quality education, empower girls, and promote health and well-being. Learn more about our programs in Uganda from our website . Benefits Highlights: Connect and collaborate with a global team who are passionate about protecting, educating and empowering children and youth using the power of play! Culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care, and be playful) Paid leaves (21 days annual leaves, 3 personal days per year) Competitive benefits such as medical insurance – up to 4 dependents, life insurance, group personal accident cover, and communications allowance. Learning opportunities and 5 learning and development (L&D) days per year More information on what we offer is available on our website . Job Description: Job Title: Finance Officer Grade: 6 Reports Directly to: Finance Manager or Senior Finance Officer. Reports Technically to: Director Finance, HQ or FM (where applicable) Location: All Countries Direct Reports: Where applicable, Finance Coordinator or Finance Assistant Department: Finance Purpose:

Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial accounting and reporting for assigned projects and Country Office and/or Sub-Office operations. Support budgeting processes, maintain strong financial documentation, and monitor expenditures to ensure, as internal auditor, compliance with Right To Play policies, donor requirements, and local regulations.

• 2. Accountability & Responsibilities: Implement Financial Accounting & Reporting Processes (45%) Execute project and Country Office accounting tasks, including timely month-end close, accurate bank and cash reconciliations, coding verification, and preparation of financial reports. Maintain complete filing systems, review expenditures for accuracy and compliance, assist with audit preparation, and support partner expenditure reviews and monthly budget pipelines. Support Cash & Treasury Management (20%) Prepare cash reconciliations; monitor petty cash balances; follow up on staff and partner advances; and ensure timely processing of routine banking transactions in compliance with financial controls. Ensure Adherence to Financial Guidelines & Internal Controls (20%) Apply Right To Play and donor financial policies; ensure procurement documentation completeness; monitor compliance with tax and statutory regulations; maintain updated asset and inventory records for assigned projects; and uphold internal control requirements. Provide Financial Support to Programs (15%) Work closely with project and program staff to support budgeting, financial monitoring, and preparation of donor financial reports. Ensure field-level understanding of compliance requirements.

Responsabilités

Perform other duties as assigned.

• 3. Scope (geographical and/or functional), Impact and Autonomy: Operate with moderate autonomy under the supervision of the SFO/FM, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of financial data. Impacts financial reporting quality, donor compliance, and budget monitoring. Provides reliable data and analysis to support decision making. Keeps up dated of donor and RTP policies and procedures. Has an eye for detail and scrutinizes procurement documentation to ensure compliance with procurement policies. The incumbent is expected to demonstrate strong ethical behavior, safeguard assets and ensure full statutory, fiscal, and HR data compliance and confidentiality. He/she is expected to manage time well to handle large volume of transactions.
• 4. Leadership and Staff Management: May supervise Finance staff, where applicable. Provides guidance on day-to-day accounting processes and ensures program and other staff follow financial procedures. Supports capacity build

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