One Acre Fund is seeking an experienced Finance Associate to support its Uganda programme through strategic financial planning, budgeting, grants management and compliance. Based in Jinja or Kampala, Uganda, this two-year renewable position offers finance professionals the opportunity to contribute to one of Africa’s largest agricultural development organizations while helping improve the livelihoods of millions of smallholder farmers.
The application deadline is 7 September 2026, although applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, meaning early applications are strongly encouraged.
About One Acre Fund
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund empowers 5.5 million smallholder farmers across nine African countries with the tools and services needed to increase farm productivity and household resilience. The organization provides quality farm inputs, tree seedlings, accessible credit, agronomic training and other agricultural services that enable participating farmers to increase income and assets by more than 35% on supported land.
With a workforce of over 9,000 professionals, One Acre Fund combines business discipline with social impact to deliver sustainable agricultural solutions across regions that are home to two-thirds of Africa’s farmers.
About the Finance Associate Role
The Uganda Finance Associate will provide critical financial analysis and strategic reporting that supports informed decision-making across the Uganda programme. The role also involves close collaboration with the Grants Finance team to oversee donor-funded projects, ensuring compliance, accurate budgeting and effective financial reporting.
The successful candidate will become a trusted financial partner to programme leadership, helping shape long-term strategy while maintaining strong governance and accountability standards.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning and Analysis
The Finance Associate will lead the development and continuous refinement of five-year financial forecasts and planning models. Working closely with the Country Director and Global Finance team, the role ensures alignment between operational, financial and impact assumptions to support strategic growth.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Developing long-term financial models and scenario analyses.
- Advising senior leadership on strategic financial decisions.
- Leading monthly Budget vs Actual (BVA) reporting.
- Producing financial performance analysis for management and stakeholders.
Grants Management
The role will oversee the financial management of Uganda-focused donor grants throughout their lifecycle. Responsibilities include budget development, expenditure monitoring, donor reporting and compliance with funding requirements.
The Finance Associate will also:
- Prepare donor budget forecasts and financial reports.
- Monitor grant spending against approved budgets.
- Manage fund flow models to maintain liquidity for restricted activities.
- Coordinate with Finance, Field and Fundraising teams on grant implementation.
Compliance and Financial Controls
A key aspect of the position involves strengthening financial governance across the Uganda programme. The successful candidate will oversee tax compliance, statutory reporting and audit coordination while identifying opportunities to improve internal controls and reduce financial risk.
Core duties include:
- Preparing Uganda tax returns and statutory filings.
- Serving as the primary liaison during internal and external audits.
- Identifying control weaknesses and recommending process improvements.
- Supporting the implementation of robust financial governance frameworks.
Qualifications and Experience
One Acre Fund is looking for finance professionals with strong technical expertise and strategic analytical skills.
Applicants should possess:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration.
- More than four years of progressive experience in finance, consulting or strategic advisory.
- A fully qualified ACCA or CPA (Uganda) certification.
- Experience managing multi-currency donor grants.
- Strong proficiency in Power BI, Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel, including financial modelling and data visualization.
- Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
Experience working with donor-funded programmes and producing executive-level financial insights will be highly advantageous.
Career Growth and Benefits
One Acre Fund places significant emphasis on professional development and continuous learning. Staff benefit from structured mentorship, regular manager check-ins, training programmes and formal career reviews every six months.
The organization offers:
- Competitive compensation.
- Health insurance.
- Housing support.
- Comprehensive employee benefits.
- Ongoing learning and leadership development opportunities.
- The possibility of transitioning to a permanent role based on performance.
This position provides an excellent platform for finance professionals seeking long-term career growth within an internationally recognized development organization.
Eligibility, Location and Contract
Position: Finance Associate
Organization: One Acre Fund
Location: Jinja or Kampala, Uganda
Contract: Two-year renewable contract
Start Date: As soon as possible
The opportunity is open only to citizens or permanent residents of Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya.
Application Deadline
Applications close on 7 September 2026. However, because One Acre Fund recruits on a rolling basis, shortlisted candidates may be contacted before the deadline, making early submission highly recommended.
One Acre Fund emphasizes that it never charges application or interview fees, and all official recruitment communication comes exclusively from verified @oneacrefund.org email addresses.
Why This Opportunity Matters
This Finance Associate position offers a unique opportunity to combine financial expertise with meaningful social impact. By supporting strategic planning, donor-funded programmes and financial governance, the successful candidate will contribute directly to improving agricultural livelihoods for millions of smallholder farmers across Uganda while building a rewarding career in international development finance.
