Save the Children (SCI) is offering a Graduate Trainee Programme for Finance Graduate Trainees (5) aimed at providing recent graduates with practical experience in finance. The programme equips trainees with essential skills in financial management, budgeting and reporting, and partnership management. Sounds interesting? Read more below
Country/Region: Uganda
Location: Kampala (2), Moroto (1), Gulu (1), Kyangwali (1)

Organization: Save the Children International Join us to lead sustainable change for children:

  • Be part of a GLOBAL and DIVERSE technical community
  • Get EXPOSURE in many different contexts
  • Test and scale up INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
  • Influence policies that affect MILLIONS OF CHILDREN

OVERVIEW
Are you passionate about being an advocate for children? Do you want to use your expertise to bring about lasting change for children and be a part of an inspiring, dynamic global movement?

THE ROLE
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

  • File & ensure safe custody of documents in a manner that enables easy retrieval both in the archives and Document Management System (DMS).
  • Support the accountant to prepare General Ledger (GLACOS) files.
  • Retrieve audit, VAT, etc. documents as required for reporting purposes.
  • Support the senior accountant on monthly effort reporting.
  • Assist in preparing journal entries for cost reclassification.
  • Provide support in tax filing and documentation.
  • Verify expenditure documentation.
  • Execute any other relevant tasks as assigned.

To be a strong supporter and advocate for children in this role, you will need to have:

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Commerce (BCOM), Business Administration (BBA-Accounting), Science in Accounting, or any other related field. Candidates should have graduated not more than two (2) years at the time of applying.
  • Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.
  • Skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
  • Commitment to Save the Children values.

Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document and send your emails to uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org

Applications will close on September 12, 2025, Midnight. Please mention position and location in the subject line. We need to keep children safe, so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
Persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply. Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at any stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents.

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