Finance Officer

About the Position

DRC Uganda is currently looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join our dynamic team as Finance Officer.

The overall purpose of the role:

The Finance Officer will be responsible for implementing sound financial management and managing day-to-day financial processes for DRC Uganda, ensuring full compliance with DRC’s Operations Handbook, donor regulations, and statutory requirements in execution of all financial processes. He/she will also support strong internal controls, accurate financial reporting, effective budget management, partnerships management, and contributing to DRC’s strategic and programmatic objectives.

Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Ensure compliance with DRC's Operations Handbook, Donor Regulations, and Statutory Requirements.
• Provide overall advice, coordination, and technical support to the field finance teams in the country.
• Work closely with Project Managers on key financial matters, including budget performance, significant variances, financial reporting, and agreed corrective actions.
• Maintain a continuous overview of funding levels and pay attention to operational support and administration expenses for the Country Office.
• Monitor, reconcile, and clear all open items on balance sheet accounts (e.g., advances, receivables, payables, and intercompany balances) monthly.
• Ensure accurate and timely filing and payment of all statutory obligations, including PAYE, withholding tax, VAT, NSSF, and other applicable levies, in line with national regulations.
• Collect, review, and verify financial reports from sub-grant partners for accuracy, eligibility of costs, and compliance with Partnership Sub-grant agreement terms.
• Build partner capacity to comply with DRC's financial and grant management policies, including budgeting, reporting, risk management, and compliance.
• Conduct periodic financial monitoring visits and spot checks on sub-grant partners to assess internal controls and confirm the reliability of reported expenditure. Follow up on findings and recommendations.

DRC Dynamics

• Ensure DRC Dynamics is used to its full capacity.
• Ensure accuracy of all financial data posted to DRC Dynamics.
• Maintenance of finance ledger

Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of donor financial management, budgeting, reporting, and compliance requirements, with practical experience working with major institutional donors such as DANIDA, BPRM, UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, EUTF, ECHO, EU, FCDO, OCHA, and Private Foundations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar systems.
• Proven experience in working with national partners and local/government authorities.
• Proficiency in standard computer applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multicultural and cross-functional teams.

Desirable

• Final or Part certification in CPA or ACCA.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

We Offer

• Contract length: 2 months.
• Band: NM H1.
• Designation of Duty Station: Kampala.
• Start date: November 2026.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national employees; please refer to our website.

About the Company

Founded in 1956, DRC Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 30 countries, we protect, advocate, and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.

By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of over 6,000 employees. We pride ourselves on our:

• Professionalism, impact & expertise.
• Humanitarian approach & the work we do.
• Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution.
• Culture, values & strong leadership.
• Fair compensation & continuous development.

DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s, and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.

Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

Application Process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 16th October 2026

DRC does not solicit money for any part of its recruitment process. All recruitment is merit-based and follows HR best practices that are globally acceptable. Henceforth, should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.