Summary
Date Posted: Friday, February 28 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Montrose is an international development project management and consultancy company that supports clients operating in the developing world. Specialised in health education, rural livelihoods, and private sector development, our clients include bilateral and multilateral development agencies, private sector Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), and other development stakeholders.

Montrose Vision:
Improving lives through evidence and impact.

Montrose Mission:
Montrose improves lives through evidence-based programmes that deliver impact across Africa and Asia. We are committed to providing high-quality, innovative development and social investment programmes underpinned by deep contextual knowledge and technical expertise.

Montrose Values:
Montrose has four company values that guide our work and company culture. These are quality, responsiveness, people, and innovation, as defined below.
• Quality—We strive to ensure the quality of our products and operations and the certainty that we will consistently deliver high quality.
• Responsiveness— Our responsiveness and flexibility reflect the value of working with a small and agile company. This goes beyond the minimum standard of a rapid response and considers how we respond to needs, contexts, and challenges through the design of bespoke solutions delivered for and with our beneficiaries, partners, and clients.
• People— From finding and effectively deploying the best consultants to developing and growing with our teams, we reflect and value how the organisation can learn and improve by engaging and listening to our people, whether they are beneficiaries, personnel, or clients.
• Our innovative and forward-thinking approach to designing and implementing programmes helps us understand potential initiatives that will ensure additional impact or improved delivery

Job Summary
The Finance Officer/Bookkeeper will be responsible for managing financial transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting and tax regulations. This role supports the financial health of the organisation through meticulous bookkeeping, financial reporting, and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities
• Maintain accurate financial records, including general ledger management.
• Record and process all financial transactions in accounting software.
• Reconcile bank statements, credit card transactions, and other financial accounts.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections.
• Prepare financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Ensure compliance with relevant tax regulations and industry standards.
• Support the preparation of financial documents for audits and tax filings.
• Manage payroll processing, employee expense reimbursements, and benefits reconciliation.
• Communicate regularly with management regarding financial status and reporting needs.
• Provide recommendations for improving financial processes and internal controls.

Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in bookkeeping, finance, or accounting roles.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, or similar platforms).
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and tax compliance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Experience in audit preparation and financial documentation management is a plus.
• International development project finance experience is essential.

Preferred Skills
• Knowledge of international financial regulations (if applicable to the role).
• Experience in multi-entity or cross-border financial management.
• Familiarity with cloud-based financial systems.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to interpret financial data.

Working Conditions
• You will be working from our Kampala Office
• Occasional travel may be required for audit support or financial management assistance.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced financial environment.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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