Finance Associate Jobs – Human Capital Business Solutions

Job Title: Finance Associate

Organisation: Human Capital Business Solutions

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

Human Capital Business Solutions is a boutique human resources consultancy that specializes in strategic HR consulting, Talent Acquisition & Management and HR Outsourcing services.

Job Summary: We are looking for a competent and experienced Finance Associate to join our team. As a Finance Associate, you will play a key role in Supporting HCBS’ financial operations through accurate financial reporting, effective cash flow management, statutory compliance, and financial management.

• The Finance Associate is responsible for supporting HCBS Limited’s financial management, accounting operations, statutory compliance, treasury administration, and financial reporting.
• The role ensures the integrity of financial information, timely processing of financial transactions, and maintenance of strong internal controls to support business growth and decision-making.
• The Finance Associate plays a key role in maintaining financial discipline using Odoo ERP.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting

• Maintain complete and accurate accounting records.
• Process journals, receipts, payments and accounting adjustments.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile supplier and customer accounts.
• Maintain the fixed asset register.
• Manage petty cash.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Ensure proper filing of accounting documentation.

Accounts Receivable

• Prepare client invoices.
• Monitor collections and ageing analysis.
• Follow up outstanding invoices.
• Maintain debtor reconciliations.
• Issue customer statements.
• Support contract billing and milestone invoicing.

Accounts Payable

• Verify supplier invoices.
• Prepare payment vouchers.
• Process supplier payments.
• Maintain supplier reconciliations.
• Ensure procurement documentation supports all payments.
• Monitor outstanding commitments.

Payroll Administration

• Process monthly payroll using Odoo ERP.
• Prepare payroll reconciliations.
• Process statutory deductions.
• Generate pay slips.
• Maintain payroll records.
• Support annual payroll reporting.
• Statutory Compliance

Coordinate timely submission of:

• PAYE
• NSSF
• VAT
• Withholding Tax
• Income Tax instalments
• URA returns
• Other statutory filings
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax legislation and regulatory requirements.

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Assist in annual budgeting.
• Monitor departmental budgets.
• Perform variance analysis.
• Support financial forecasting.
• Monitor project profitability.
• Track utilisation of consulting assignments.

Project Finance

Support financial management of consulting projects by:

• Tracking project budgets.
• Monitoring project costs.
• Reviewing staff utilisation.
• Monitoring project margins.
• Supporting project invoicing.
• Preparing financial reports for project managers.

Treasury Management

• Monitor cash flow.
• Prepare weekly cash position reports.
• Manage banking relationships.
• Prepare payment schedules.
• Maintain cash forecasts.

Financial Reporting

Prepare:

• Monthly management accounts
• Cash flow reports
• Budget performance reports
• Project profitability reports
• Revenue analysis
• Debtor ageing reports
• Executive finance dashboards
• Board finance reports

Internal Controls & Governance

• Ensure compliance with HCBS financial policies.
• Maintain segregation of duties.
• Review supporting documentation.
• Participate in internal audits.
• Support external audits.
• Maintain financial risk registers.
• Recommend process improvements.

ERP & Systems

• Maintain financial records within Odoo ERP.
• Support ERP improvements.
• Test finance system enhancements.
• Generate management reports.
• Maintain chart of accounts integrity.

Business Support

Support:

• Procurement processes
• Contract administration
• Asset management
• Insurance renewals
• Office administration
• Corporate compliance activities
• Q ualifications

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
• Accounting
• Finance
• Commerce
• Business Administration (Accounting Option)
• Preferred:
• CPA Uganda Level I minimum
• Experience
• 2–3 years’ finance or accounting experience.
• Experience within consulting, professional services or advisory firms is an advantage.
• Experience using ERP systems (preferably Odoo).
• Experience preparing statutory returns.
• Experience supporting audits.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Financial accounting
• IFRS knowledge
• Tax compliance
• Financial reporting

Budgeting

• Payroll administration
• Treasury management
• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Financial analysis
• Internal controls

Odoo ERP

Advanced Excel

• Data analysis
• Report writing
• Integrity and professionalism

Accountability

• Attention to detail
• Commercial awareness
• Analytical thinking
• Client focus

Teamwork

Initiative

• Time management

Confidentiality

• Problem solving
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Working Relationships

HCBS Success Profile

The successful Finance Associate will demonstrate:

• High ethical standards and confidentiality.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive approach to process improvement.
• The ability to manage multiple client projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commitment to digital finance and automation through Odoo ERP.
• A continuous improvement mindset aligned with HCBS’s values of Professionalism, Integrity, Excellence, and Respect.

How to Apply:

Candidates who meet the criteria outlined above should submit their applications, resume and academic documents in pdf format with “ HCBSU- FA-FINANCE ASSOCIATE ” as the Email subject via r This vacancy has closed — applications are no longer acceptedApplications closedSee open jobs at Human Capital Business Solutions →: r[applications closed]

Note:

The deadline for applications is not later than 05:00 pm, Friday 31 st July 202 6

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Deadline: 31st July 2026

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Level of Education: bachelor degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24