About Trees for the Future
At Trees for the Future (TREES), we train farmers in sustainable land use so that they can build vibrant regional economies, thriving food systems, and a healthier planet. As a global leader in agroforestry training for over 30 years, TREES provides hands-on education and support, encouraging farmers in developing countries to work with nature, not against it.
Our signature methodology, the Forest Garden Approach, helps farmers transform their land with thousands of trees and dozens of crops, creating new possibilities for themselves, and their communities. By embracing sustainable land practices, farmers are reclaiming their agency, breaking the cycles of climate change and generational poverty, and rebuilding our food systems from the ground up. Learn more at trees.org.
About the Opportunity
The Finance and Operations Manager is responsible for maintaining Trees’ country financial integrity, and country’s operational efficiency and effectiveness. The Finance and Operations Manager is responsible for financial department integrity, transactions quality and compliance. He/she oversees all operations functions including travel, logistics, procurement, contracts, inventory, and record keeping.
In this role, you will…
• Manage bank accounts and cash in hand, ensuring adequate cash flows to fund program and project activities.
• Audits: Lead country audits ensuring the financial statements and supporting schedules are accurate and complete.
• Team Leadership: Capacity building of the finance and operations team. Supervise Country Accountant, Procurement Officer, and other administrative teams.
• Internal Controls: Ensure Country internal controls are functional, policies and procedures adhered to by all staff.
• Develop and manage the Country budget in consultation with the Country Director. Manage monthly pipeline, budgets, and forecasts.
• Responsible for accuracy and completeness of financial transactions recorded in accounting systems.
• Oversee procurement, administrative, logistics and travel.
• Manage local payroll, and payroll liabilities. Ensures compliance with local laws and regulations.
You’ll be a great fit if you have…
• Master’s degree and 10 years of experience or bachelor’s degree and 15 years of experience. Sage Intacct and QuickBooks online accounting software experience is an added advantage.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills are required.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially in Excel, required.
• Strong writing and communication skills are required.
• Ability to think inter-departmentally and anticipate needs; and
• Comfort level navigating various leadership and decision-makers and working in a non-hierarchical environment.
• Strong belief in TREES’ mission and culture.
• Focused, disciplined, and determined.
• Patient and flexible, particularly in cross-cultural environments; and
• Sensitive and respectful of cultural differences.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills with ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to work well in team environment and train others in financial controls and financial management principles.
• Ability to work independently as well as function within a matrix organization.
• English proficiency is required.
• CPA/ACCA required
Job application procedure
Interested and qualified? Click here to apply
All Jobs
More Information
- Address Mbale, Uganda, East Africa
