Assistant Finance Officer job at Centre for Citizens Conserving Environment & Management (CECIC)

CECIC is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Finance Officer to join our growing team in Kasese. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career finance professional eager to apply their expertise in a mission-driven organization.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring sound financial management, accountability, and compliance across our programs  helping to strengthen the financial backbone that supports our environmental and community-focused projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Processing & Bookkeeping: Process accounts payable and receivable, manage petty cash, and ensure timely payments.
• Payroll Support: Assist in preparing monthly payroll and statutory deductions in compliance with Ugandan laws.
• Bank Reconciliation: Conduct timely and accurate bank reconciliations for CECIC accounts.
• Grant & Donation Management: Support the financial administration and reporting of grants and donor funds.
• Budget Monitoring: Collaborate with project teams to track expenditures and prepare financial reports.
• Record Keeping: Maintain an organized electronic and physical filing system for financial documents.
• Audit & Compliance: Prepare and provide documentation for both internal and external audits.
• Administrative Support: Offer general assistance to the finance team and other departments as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage) and MS Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a non-profit or NGO setting.
• Familiarity with donor financial reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of Ugandan tax regulations applicable to NGOs.

Personal Attributes

• Genuine passion for environmental conservation and CECIC’s mission.
• High integrity and respect for confidentiality.
• Proactive, flexible, and eager to learn.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Financial Processing & Bookkeeping: Process accounts payable and receivable, manage petty cash, and ensure timely payments.
• Payroll Support: Assist in preparing monthly payroll and statutory deductions in compliance with Ugandan laws.
• Bank Reconciliation: Conduct timely and accurate bank reconciliations for CECIC accounts.
• Grant & Donation Management: Support the financial administration and reporting of grants and donor funds.
• Budget Monitoring: Collaborate with project teams to track expenditures and prepare financial reports.
• Record Keeping: Maintain an organized electronic and physical filing system for financial documents.
• Audit & Compliance: Prepare and provide documentation for both internal and external audits.
• Administrative Support: Offer general assistance to the finance team and other departments as needed.

• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage) and MS Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in a finance or accounting role.