Job Title: Finance Manager
Organisation: LWI Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Living Water International (LWI) is a global Non-Governmental organization that exists to demonstrate the love of God by helping communities acquire desperately needed clean water, and to experience “living water”- the gospel of Jesus Christ – which alone satisfies the deepest thirst. Living Water International Uganda (LWIU) was formed in 2009. LWIU is an affiliate of Living Water International based in Houston, Texas, USA that was founded in 1990 and currently works in over 20+ countries across Latin America, the Caribbean, Sub-Saharan Africa, and India. LWI Uganda runs an integrated Water Sanitation Hygiene (WASH) program in South Western Uganda & we partner with other like-minded organisations to provide safe drinking water, Community Mobilisation & Gospel Proclamation, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion to communities across Uganda.
Job Summary: LWI Uganda is seeking a passionate, experienced, engaged, and competent Ugandan professional to fill the position of Finance Manager. The position is a senior leadership responsible for ensuring sound financial management, compliance with donor and organisational policies, and effective support to programmes and operations. This position reports report to the Country Director.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Financial Management & Accounting
- Maintain complete, accurate, and compliant financial records with appropriate supporting documentation.
- Manage daily finance operations including cash disbursements, receipts, banking, and statutory tax payments.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and monthly financial reports.
- Monitor and report on project and country office income and expenditure.
- Lead budget preparation, implementation, and ongoing budget monitoring.
- Ensure compliance with Living Water International and donor financial policies and regulations.
- Maintain and manage computerized accounting systems, including QuickBooks.
- Strengthen internal controls, manage financial risk, and continuously improve financial procedures.
- Prepare for and coordinate internal and external audits and respond to audit findings.
- Ensure timely financial support for programme implementation and operational needs.
- Leadership & Supervision
- Supervise finance staff and, where required, administrative and support staff.
- Provide financial guidance and timely advice to the Country Director.
- Promote accountability, integrity, and stewardship across the organisation.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Professional qualification in ACCA, CPA, or equivalent is highly recommended.
- Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in financial and grants management, preferably within NGOs or donor-funded organisations.
- Proven experience supervising staff.
- Strong and practical knowledge of GAAP/IFRS, internal controls, and grants compliance requirements.
- Practical experience with accounting systems including QuickBooks and strong advanced Excel skills.
How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the above criteria should submit:
- Cover letter clearly indicating motivation for application and salary previous salary or expectation.
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae saved as one pdf document indicating Surname _ First Name.
- Contact details of 3 professional referees and Church recommendation letter from your church leader
Applications should be clearly marked Finance Manager and addressed to HR & Admin. Manager: email lwiugandarecruitment@water.cc
Deadline: 6th April 2026
Shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60