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Uganda Finance Associate
One Acre Fund
Job at a glance
- Employer
- One Acre Fund
- Position
- Uganda Finance Associate
- Location
- Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda
- Possible duty stations
- Jinja, Kampala, Uganda
- Contract
- 2 years, renewable to permanent
- Experience
- 4+ years in finance or advisory
- Education
- Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, or Business Admin
- Salary
- Not stated in the advert
- Application deadline
- 7 November 2026
- Start date
- As soon as possible
- Posted on VacancyKE
- 19 August 2026
VacancyKE summary
One Acre Fund is hiring a Uganda Finance Associate to support the Uganda program with financial analysis, budgeting, and grant management. Based in Jinja or Kampala, this role involves leading strategic financial planning, ensuring donor compliance, and managing tax obligations for smallholder farmer programs.
What stands out about this opportunity
- Rolling application deadline closes 07 September 2026
- Includes health insurance and housing benefits
- Open to citizens/residents of Uganda, Rwanda, and Kenya
- Based in Jinja or Kampala, Uganda
What’s offered
- 2-year contract, renewable to permanent based on performance.
- Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits.
- Weekly manager check-ins, mentorship, and training programs.
- Career reviews every six months.
Key responsibilities
- Lead development of 5-year rolling forecasts and financial models aligned with strategic goals.
- Provide rigorous financial recommendations and sensitivity analyses for all strategic initiatives.
- Direct monthly financial reporting and Budget vs. Actual (BVA) processes with department heads.
- Oversee grant lifecycle compliance, reporting accuracy, and tracking system enhancements.
- Develop donor budget reports and monitor grant spending against budgets for fiscal alignment.
- Manage fund flow models to guarantee operational liquidity for restricted activities.
- Prepare and file all Uganda-specific tax returns and statutory obligations on time.
- Serve as primary contact for internal and external audits, organizing documentation meticulously.
Who should apply?
Qualified finance professionals with ACCA/CPA(U) credentials and grant management experience seeking a strategic role in agricultural development within East Africa.
Key requirements
- ACCA or CPA (U) qualified
- 4+ years finance experience
- Multi-currency grant management
- Power BI and Excel proficiency
- Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting/Business
What you should know
- Duty stations are Jinja and Kampala, Uganda.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until a hire is made.
- Official communications come only from @oneacrefund.org addresses.
- Never pay money or fees for tests during the interview process.
How to apply
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Original employer advertisement
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The employer’s advert
## **About One Acre Fund**
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our [Why Work Here](https://oneacrefund.org/careers/why-work-here) blog post.
## **About the Role**
You will support the Uganda program with financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting to inform decision-making. In addition, you will collaborate with the Grants Finance team in overseeing the financial aspects of specific Uganda-focused grants, including budgeting, reporting, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.
## **Responsibilities**
**Financial Planning and Analysis**
- You’ll lead the development and continuous update of 5-year rolling forecasts and financial models. You will ensure alignment on financial, operational, and impact assumptions between the Country Director and Global Finance to drive informed, long-term strategic decisions.
- You’ll act as the primary financial advisor for all strategic initiatives, providing rigorous recommendations backed by sensitivity analyses. You will ensure every decision with financial consequences is grounded in Global Finance’s best practices and a deep understanding of potential fiscal outcomes.
- You’ll direct the monthly financial reporting and Budget vs. Actual (BVA) processes in collaboration with department heads. By providing senior leadership with targeted analysis and performance updates, you will serve as a key partner in managing the Uganda program’s fiscal health and communicating results to stakeholders.
**Grants Management**
- You’ll direct the lifecycle of grants by ensuring compliance with donor requirements, overseeing accurate reporting, and continuously enhancing tracking systems and databases for efficiency.
- You’ll lead the development of donor budget reports and forecasts, monitoring grant spending against budgets to ensure fiscal alignment and proactive performance management.
- You’ll manage comprehensive fund flow models to guarantee operational liquidity for restricted activities, while acting as the strategic liaison between Finance, Field, and Fundraising teams to synchronize fund transfers and grant progress.
**Compliance and Control**
- You’ll lead the preparation and timely filing of all Uganda-specific tax returns and statutory obligations in strict alignment with local regulatory frameworks. You will serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits, ensuring seamless reviews through meticulous data organization and documentation.
- You’ll strengthen the organization’s financial integrity by proactively identifying control weaknesses and risk exposures. You will partner with country leadership and department heads to drive process improvements, seal compliance gaps, and implement robust governance frameworks.
## **Career Growth and Development**
We have a strong culture of constant learning, and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
## **Qualifications**
Across all roles, these are the [general qualifications we look for](https://oneacrefund.org/work-with-us/application-process/qualifications/). For this role specifically, you will have:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration, underpinned by a rigorous command of accounting fundamentals and financial reporting standards.
- Over 4 years of progressive experience in finance, consulting, or strategic advisory.
- Full professional qualification in ACCA or CPA (U)
- Experience managing multi-currency grants from major donors.
- Fluency in Power BI and Google Sheets with intermediate Microsoft Excel modeling capabilities. Proven ability to architect complex financial models and leverage data visualization to drive executive-level decision-making.
## **Preferred Start Date**
As soon as possible
## **Job Location**
Jinja, Kampala. Uganda
## **Benefits**
Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits
## **Contract Duration**
2 years (renewable to a permanent role based on performance)
## **Eligibility**
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya.
## **Application Deadline**
07 September 2026. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.
*One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @*[*oneacrefund.org*](http://oneacrefund.org/) *address. Please report any suspicious communication here ([email protected]), **but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.***
*Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.*
*We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.*
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our [Why Work Here](https://oneacrefund.org/careers/why-work-here) blog post.
## **About the Role**
You will support the Uganda program with financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting to inform decision-making. In addition, you will collaborate with the Grants Finance team in overseeing the financial aspects of specific Uganda-focused grants, including budgeting, reporting, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.
## **Responsibilities**
**Financial Planning and Analysis**
- You’ll lead the development and continuous update of 5-year rolling forecasts and financial models. You will ensure alignment on financial, operational, and impact assumptions between the Country Director and Global Finance to drive informed, long-term strategic decisions.
- You’ll act as the primary financial advisor for all strategic initiatives, providing rigorous recommendations backed by sensitivity analyses. You will ensure every decision with financial consequences is grounded in Global Finance’s best practices and a deep understanding of potential fiscal outcomes.
- You’ll direct the monthly financial reporting and Budget vs. Actual (BVA) processes in collaboration with department heads. By providing senior leadership with targeted analysis and performance updates, you will serve as a key partner in managing the Uganda program’s fiscal health and communicating results to stakeholders.
**Grants Management**
- You’ll direct the lifecycle of grants by ensuring compliance with donor requirements, overseeing accurate reporting, and continuously enhancing tracking systems and databases for efficiency.
- You’ll lead the development of donor budget reports and forecasts, monitoring grant spending against budgets to ensure fiscal alignment and proactive performance management.
- You’ll manage comprehensive fund flow models to guarantee operational liquidity for restricted activities, while acting as the strategic liaison between Finance, Field, and Fundraising teams to synchronize fund transfers and grant progress.
**Compliance and Control**
- You’ll lead the preparation and timely filing of all Uganda-specific tax returns and statutory obligations in strict alignment with local regulatory frameworks. You will serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits, ensuring seamless reviews through meticulous data organization and documentation.
- You’ll strengthen the organization’s financial integrity by proactively identifying control weaknesses and risk exposures. You will partner with country leadership and department heads to drive process improvements, seal compliance gaps, and implement robust governance frameworks.
## **Career Growth and Development**
We have a strong culture of constant learning, and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
## **Qualifications**
Across all roles, these are the [general qualifications we look for](https://oneacrefund.org/work-with-us/application-process/qualifications/). For this role specifically, you will have:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration, underpinned by a rigorous command of accounting fundamentals and financial reporting standards.
- Over 4 years of progressive experience in finance, consulting, or strategic advisory.
- Full professional qualification in ACCA or CPA (U)
- Experience managing multi-currency grants from major donors.
- Fluency in Power BI and Google Sheets with intermediate Microsoft Excel modeling capabilities. Proven ability to architect complex financial models and leverage data visualization to drive executive-level decision-making.
## **Preferred Start Date**
As soon as possible
## **Job Location**
Jinja, Kampala. Uganda
## **Benefits**
Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits
## **Contract Duration**
2 years (renewable to a permanent role based on performance)
## **Eligibility**
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya.
## **Application Deadline**
07 September 2026. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.
*One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @*[*oneacrefund.org*](http://oneacrefund.org/) *address. Please report any suspicious communication here ([email protected]), **but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.***
*Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.*
*We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.*