StrongMinds, a leading organization in treating depression among women in Africa, is seeking a skilled Finance Assistant to join its team in Kampala, Uganda. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day processing of payments, reconciliations, budget monitoring, and statutory and grant compliance. With over 170,000 women and adolescents treated in Uganda and Zambia, StrongMinds is scaling a proven solution to the depression epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa.
The Finance Assistant will play a critical role in ensuring the organization's financial integrity by processing vendor and staff payments accurately and on time, maintaining clean and audit-ready reconciliations, and tracking restricted funds. The role requires a bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, with 1-2 years of experience in a finance or accounting role, preferably within an NGO or reputable organization.
Key duties and responsibilities of the Finance Assistant include payment processing and vendor management, reconciliations and financial reporting, budget support and monitoring, statutory compliance, finance risk management, grant and restricted fund compliance, and capacity building. The successful candidate will be expected to work with the Finance Officer and Finance Manager to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and to support decision-making.
The Finance Assistant will be responsible for preparing and processing weekly vendor, service provider, and staff payments, and updating the payments and requisitions tracker. They will also review and process vendor and service provider invoices within 3 working days of receipt, check payment requests for completeness and approval, and file proofs of payment and supporting documents.
In terms of qualifications, the successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, enrollment in a professional accounting qualification, and practical experience processing payment requisitions and vouchers in a structured finance environment. They will also be proficient in QuickBooks or a similar accounting system, with working knowledge of statutory compliance requirements.
StrongMinds offers a unique opportunity for a skilled Finance Assistant to join a dynamic team working to address the mental health needs of women in Africa. The organization has treated over 70,000 women with depression in Uganda and Zambia and aims to serve millions more in the next ten years. The Finance Assistant will play a critical role in supporting the organization's mission.
Interested applicants should apply online, with a deadline of October 9, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For more information on the role and the organization, please visit The Ugandan Jobline website or Facebook page.
Key points
- StrongMinds is seeking a Finance Assistant to support its finance and operations team in Kampala, Uganda.
- The successful candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in a finance or accounting role and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- The Finance Assistant will play a critical role in ensuring the organization's financial integrity and supporting its mission to address the mental health needs of women in Africa.
