Overview

We Effect is a development organisation founded by the Swedish cooperative movement in 1958 to support the development of democratic organisations and societies. In our international development cooperation programmes, we are applying a human rights-based approach supporting people living in poverty to secure their rights.

We Effect works in around 20 countries in Asia, Europe, Latin America and Africa through our regional offices in partnership with local CSO’s, farmer organisations, cooperative federations and other democratic organisations. For more information, see www.weeffect.se/www.weeffect.org/ https://latin.weeffect.org/        

 We Effect is now recruiting a Financial Controller for the Uganda Country Office in Kampala. The role is part of the Finance Department within our Eastern Africa operations and is offered as a fixed-term position. The Financial Controller will provide overall leadership for financial management, internal control, compliance, and financial planning, helping to ensure that programme resources are managed responsibly and deliver value for intended beneficiaries and partners.

Main responsibilities

As Financial Controller, you will lead day-to-day financial management in the Uganda Country Office, including budgeting, accounting, financial controls, cash flow oversight, reconciliations, and timely reporting for management, donors, and statutory purposes. You will strengthen internal controls, coordinate audits, monitor compliance with We Effect policies and donor rules, and proactively manage financial and operational risks. The role also supports programme teams with budgeting, forecasting, donor proposals, and expenditure tracking, while building the financial capacity of partner organisations through assessments, technical guidance, and follow-up monitoring. In addition, you will supervise finance staff and promote strong collaboration between finance and programme teams to support sound decision-making and accountable delivery.

About you

You are a highly organised and analytical finance professional with a strong commitment to integrity, accountability, and service. You combine solid technical expertise in budgeting, reporting, internal controls, and compliance with the ability to interpret financial information for practical decision-making. You work confidently across multicultural teams and with external partners, communicate clearly, and build constructive working relationships. You are proactive in identifying risks, attentive to detail, and able to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines. You also have the leadership skills to coach finance staff and support partner organisations to strengthen their financial management practices.

Required qualifications

 ·        Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from a recognised institution

·        Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, or an equivalent recognised certification

·        Minimum five years of progressive experience in financial management, accounting, budgeting, and reporting, preferably within an international NGO or donor-funded environment

·        At least two years of experience in a supervisory, team leadership, or finance coordination role

·        Demonstrated experience managing donor-funded programmes and applying donor compliance requirements, including institutional donors such as Sida, the EU, or similar partners

·        Strong oral and written communication skills in English and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial management systems

Merits

·        Experience in audit coordination, partner financial assessments, and financial risk management

·        Strong knowledge of Ugandan statutory financial requirements and taxation frameworks

·        Experience supporting organisational capacity development for local partners, cooperatives, or civil society organisations

 What we can offer you

We will give you the opportunity to make a real difference – within our organisation and in our joint work for a sustainable planet free from poverty. We challenge the status quo and encourages innovation. Our values Transparency, Respect and Together, guide us in our work and as colleagues forming our organisational culture. We are an intercultural organisation where diversity and inclusion are our corner stones. We welcome you as you are, and value a wide range of perspectives, experiences and networks and we strive for a workplace where you can bring your whole self to work. It is our belief that an inclusive workplace without discrimination of any kind, leads to more efficient relations and results with healthy, engaged, and growing co-workers. 

Application

Apply by uploading your CV and cover letter to Impactpool no later than 26th June 2026. Your application documents should be in English.

 

Please note that the position requires that the candidate have permission to live and work in Uganda.

For more information

George Onyango – Programme Advisor, george.onyango@weeffect.org

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Misconduct

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