Finance Analyst - Partnerships

BrighterMonday Uganda’s Mission

Connecting Africans to Opportunities and alleviating unemployment on the African continent through digital solutions.

Brief Job Summary:

You will hold the mandate to run Partnerships finance reporting for our East Africa projects. You will partner with the Finance Lead and other key internal stakeholders by providing commercial financial assessment, measurement and reporting.

Key Duties & Job Responsibilities

Organizational

• Analyze actual and projected expenses against direct program costs to predict annual overhead rate for effective management of MCF resources
• Use trend and Management Budget to develop monthly projections for overhead expenses
• Develop monthly projection of both direct and overhead costs for presentation to the MCF stakeholders

Functional

• Maintain Annual Corporate Budget
• Prepare periodic fund utilization report
• Prepare Quarterly Donor Fund Report
• Prepare various financial analysis with respect to the project funds
• Ensure All project Expenses are in line with the company’s Procurement Policy
• Ensure appropriate documentation of project expenses in line with the set guidelines

KPIs to measure success

• Finance analysis methodology implementation
• Report turnaround time
• Stakeholders satisfaction

Key Relationships

• Project Lead
• Finance Lead
• Head of Finance, Group Partnerships
• Bankers
• Auditors
• Tax consultant
• Tax Administrators
• Solicitors
• Other government parastatals

Person Specifications:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field. A Master’s degree in Finance or an MBA is a plus.
• Professional certifications such as CFA, CPA, ACCA or similar are preferred.

Years of Experience:

• 4-5 years experience and 1 year management experience
• Proven experience NGO, supporting project teams and driving financial tactical strategies focused on impact achievement and project sustainability.

Skills required to perform the Job:

• Ability to think through and manage complex processes as well as solve issues in a thoughtful manner and in a way that makes sense for the rest of the business.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, planning, and project management is highly valuable in this role.
• Strong communication with the capability to support business decisions through data-driven insights.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities.
• Results-oriented with a strong focus on achieving targets.
• Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Strong ethical standards and integrity.

How to Apply:

All applications will be received and Reviewed through BrighterMonday Portal by Clicking on the 'Apply Here' section