The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

The IRC has been working in Uganda since 1998 supporting refugees, vulnerable host communities, and various institutions in the country notably the government, community-based organizations, civil society, and the private sector. Currently, the IRC in Uganda has a presence across five sub-regions and six refugee settlements, implementing programming in the sectors of Health, Protection and Rule of Law (PRoL), Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE), Economic Recovery and Development (ERD), and Education. IRC Uganda also implements cross-cutting programming focused on systems strengthening and accountability to affected persons. IRC Uganda has a head office in Kampala, field offices in Lamwo, Kiryandongo, and West Nile. 

PROGRAMME CONTEXT

The Refugee Support, Empowerment and Transformation (ReSET) programme is an anticipated FCDO-funded initiative designed to make Uganda’s refugee response more sustainable and locally owned. ReSET will be delivered across two pillars:

• Pillar 1 – Lifesaving Assistance: Meeting core needs through multisectoral assistance and protection for new arrivals and the most vulnerable, applying a cash-first principle.
• Pillar 2 – Self-Reliance & Resilience: Improving the self-reliance and resilience of refugees and host communities through evidence-based graduation or lump-sum cash interventions.

ReSET will be implemented across refugee settlements in Uganda in close coordination with OPM, UN agencies, INGOs, national NGOs, and consortium partners.

SCOPE OF WORK

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director, Finance (DDF) for technical oversight, the Senior Finance Manager is responsible for ensuring that the day-to-day accounting operations and financial management functions of RESET project are performed in accordance with IRC’s policies and procedures, and in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This position will support the 5-year project funded by the FCDO. This position will be a part of the larger RESET project team that will support the implementation of the project across all refugee settlements and host communities

Reporting to the DDF, the Senior Finance Manager will be responsible for overall financial management of the project and oversee all partners for quality financial practices and analysis.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the annual project budgeting process with the support of the technical and granted teams and oversee regular budget analysis
• Review spending plans and spending reports linking them to BVA and ensure the project is spent as expected and discuss with the Deputy Director Finance and the Project Director for any areas that require support and improvements.
• Execute monthly Budget Variance Analysis for IRC and partners in collaboration with program budget holders.
• Oversee the financial sub-award management including ensuring timely disbursement of funds in collaboration with other finance and partnership teams.
• Review financial reports from sub-grantees and ensure they are fully supported before entering them in the IRC accounting system.
• Be part of the entire finance team, and support all other financial management processes for the department as may be assigned by the DDF
• Verify completeness and accuracy of all accounting documents related to the projects.
• Check partner reports and arrange and ensure their CTRs are paid timely
• Assess partner risks and generate support plans to ensure compliant and quality reports are produced with well supported documentation.
• Prepare donor financial reports, ensuring reported information is accurate and compliant with donor rules, regulations, and reporting requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or finance or CPA, ACCA equivalent. 
• Degree in Accounting from recognized College/Institutions with a minimum of ten (10) years of accounting experience.
•  With least 5 years of experience managing big projects at a senior level doing similar roles.

• Donor Experience: FCDO, USAID, UN (CBPF/UNHCR), EU (ECHO), bilateral donors
• Computer literate with significant experience in excel, accounting package knowledge of ERP system will be an added advantage.
•  Staff supervision: Capacity building of national finance officers and assistants; performance management

• Mentorship: On-the-job coaching on IRC financial procedures for non-finance staff
• Cross-functional collaboration: Working with program, supply chain, and HR teams on integrated budget management
• Decision-making under Pressure: Managing financial closures, audits, and surge demands in emergency contexts
• Budget design: Co-designing cost-effective budgets during proposal development, including cost share, indirect rates, and budget narratives
• Financial scenario planning: Projecting funding gaps and recommending resource reallocation
• Risk Management: Identifying and flagging financial, fiduciary, and compliance risks to senior management
• Value for Money (VfM): Applying economy, efficiency, and effectiveness principles particularly relevant for ECHO and FCDO-funded projects
• Integrity and accountability: Upholding zero-tolerance for corruption and financial mismanagement
• Adaptability: Operating effectively in insecure, resource-constrained field environments (e.g., Uganda's refugee settlements)
• Cultural sensitivity: Working respectfully across diverse teams and with community-based partners
• Communication: Translating complex financial data for non-finance program audiences and donors

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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