Vacancy: Finance Manager

23rd May 2025, Moroto – Are you the peace during the storm, are you agile as well as professional, do you dare to pioneer and lead by example, are you ready to make a measurable impact in a unique tourism environment? Then, Kara-Tunga Arts and Tours is looking for you!

We are looking for a mid-level Finance Manager to lead our finance department in Moroto. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team committed to combine profitable tourism business with a thriving community and environment in Uganda’s breathtaking Karamoja sub-region.

Position title: Mid-level Finance Manager
Duty Station: Moroto
Contract: 12 months, wherefrom 3 months probation. Renewable to permanent job based on agreed performance targets/indicators.
Requirements: Bachelor degree in finance or related field, GPA level 3 or higher and 4 Years Experience.
Reports to: Directors
Working hours: 5 days a week (monday-friday)
Deadline: 7th of June 2025
Start of work: July 2025

Company background

Kara-Tunga is specialized in developing experiences in Uganda’s northeastern Karamoja sub-region. It offers outdoor adventure activities, cultural exchanges and a network of accommodation facilities. The accommodation facilities are strategically located throughout the region, aimed at offering travelers a comfortable base during their off-the-beaten-path Uganda adventure.

Your Role at Kara-Tunga

As our Finance Manager, you’ll be central to ensuring our financial health and operational compliance. You’ll oversee all financial activities, manage our assets, and play a key supervisory role in procurement and stock management. This position requires strong financial understanding, excellent leadership, and a commitment to ethical and sustainable practices, including the prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (SEAH).

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Management and Planning: Oversee all daily financial transactions, maintain accurate records in our accounting software, and prepare comprehensive bi-monthly financial reports and budget analyses. You’ll assist management in financial plans, budgets and forecasts, identify cost-saving opportunities, and handle financial support for specific activities.
• Government Compliance & Relations: Ensure we adhere to all national and local government laws, policies, and regulations, including those related to taxes and staff benefits. You’ll stay updated on legislative changes, identify financial opportunities, and maintain strong relationships with government agencies and local suppliers.
• Asset & Stock Management: Take charge of asset registration and ensure our asset register is accurate and up-to-date. You’ll also oversee all stock management processes, ensuring precise inventory records.
• Procurement Supervision: You’ll supervise our Operations Manager on all procurement activities, ensuring policies are followed, vendors are selected competitively, and orders are finalized efficiently within Odoo. You’ll also verify activity expenses against agreements and policies.
• Collaboration: Ability to effectively partner and communicate with colleagues across various departments to ensure seamless financial processes, accurate record-keeping, and efficient expense management.
• Ethics: You’ll champion Kara-Tunga’s standards and actively promote policies to ensure a safe and respectful environment for everyone.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 5.0 scale). A professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is a plus.

What we are looking for

• Experience: At least 4 years of progressive experience in a finance or procurement role, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Technical Skills: Proven proficiency and hands-on experience with accounting software is essential. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills are critical.
• Soft Skills: Excellent leadership, organizational, and time-management abilities. You should have strong interpersonal skills, be an exceptional communicator in English (both verbal and written), and able to collaborate effectively across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Compliance: A demonstrated understanding of Ugandan tax laws, labor laws related to staff benefits, and other relevant financial regulations. A clear commitment to SEAH prevention is non-negotiable.
• Adaptability: The ability to thrive outside Kampala city and embrace unique operational challenges. A passion for the hospitality industry and commitment to excellent service is a bonus.

What we offer

• A 12-month contract with a 3-month probation period, renewable to a permanent position based on performance.
• The chance to contribute to sustainable tourism and community development in Karamoja.
• A supportive team and a commitment to professional growth.

Deadlines

Receiving of Applications will close by the 18th June 2025. Only Successful candidates will be contacted.

Disclaimer

Kara-Tunga does not and shall not discriminate based on race, colour, religion(creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status or sexual orientation in any of its activities or operations. These activities include but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors and vendors.

Consenting

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How to apply

Only full applications will be received and only the successful candidates will get notified. A full application includes the following documents:

1. Application/motivational letter
2. CV
3. (Academic) qualifications
4. Recommendation letters of employers in previous 4 years with contact details.

Send this all together in one email and use the job title as the email subject ‘Application Finance Manager’ to: projects@kara-tunga.com.