Job Title: Finance Officer
Organisation: Strategic Engagement
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Strategic Engagement is a full-spectrum business management consulting firm committed to transforming organisations through strategic thinking, operational excellence, and people-driven solutions. We support businesses, governments, NGOs, and development agencies in navigating complexity, improving performance, and achieving long-term sustainability.
Job Summary: The Finance Officer is responsible for managing all financial operations of Strategic Engagement Consulting Ltd, having been brought in-house to consolidate the function that was previously outsourced. The incumbent will work independently to establish, manage, and strengthen the organization’s financial management systems, controls, and processes. This role demands a self-driven professional who can own the finance function end-to-end, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and sound financial stewardship to support the firm’s continued growth across its consulting operations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely invoicing, collections, and vendor payments in line with agreed terms.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations for all company accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Manage the complete payroll process including salary computations, statutory deductions (NSSF, PAYE), payslip generation, and timely remittances.
- Ensure accurate and timely filing of all statutory tax obligations including VAT, WHT, PAYE, and annual corporate income tax returns with URA.
- Establish, document, and enforce internal financial controls, policies, and accounting processes to safeguard company assets and ensure accuracy.
- Manage petty cash including disbursements, reconciliations, and periodic replenishments in line with approved limits.
- Maintain complete and well-organized financial records including journals, ledgers, contracts, and supporting documentation in both digital and physical formats.
- Prepare monthly management accounts and periodic financial reports for the Managing Partner, highlighting variances, trends, and recommendations.
- Coordinate the annual external audit process, including preparation of audit schedules, management of the audit team, and timely resolution of audit queries.
- Support business development activities by preparing financial proposals, budget estimates for client engagements, and fee notes.
- Lead the annual budgeting process and perform periodic budget monitoring, variance analysis, and re-forecasting.
- Manage client billing cycles, track outstanding balances, and follow up on collections to maintain healthy cash flow.
Expected Outputs
- Accurate and up-to-date books of accounts maintained at all times.
- Statutory returns filed on time with zero penalties or late submission fines.
- Monthly payroll processed accurately and staff paid on or before the due date.
- Bank reconciliation statements completed by the 5th of each month.
- Monthly management accounts submitted to the Managing Partner within 10 days of month-end.
- Annual audit completed within agreed timelines with clean or unqualified opinion.
- Financial proposals and fee notes prepared within 24 hours of request.
- Budget monitoring reports produced quarterly with clear variance explanations.
- Petty cash reconciled weekly with no unresolved discrepancies.
- All financial records filed and retrievable within one business day.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field is required. Possession of ACCA or CPA Level III and above Will be added Advantage
- A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in financial accounting, with at least 1 year in a similar standalone finance role.
- Prior experience in a consulting, professional services, or SME environment where the individual managed the full finance function independently will be highly advantageous.
- Demonstrated experience in handling payroll, tax compliance, and external audit coordination is essential.
Competencies
- Strong proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Tally, or equivalent) and Microsoft Excel.
- In-depth knowledge of Uganda’s tax laws, NSSF regulations, and financial reporting standards.
- High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail in all financial transactions.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and take full ownership of the finance function.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret financial data and present actionable insights.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
- Good communication skills and ability to engage confidently with the Managing Partner, clients, and external auditors.
- Proactive, self-starter mindset aligned with the firm’s entrepreneurial culture.
How to Apply:
All applications must be submitted as PDFs to Careers@se.holdings
Deadline: 13th July 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36