Fresher Project Accountant Non-profit Job Opportunities – Joint Effort to Save the Environment (JESE)

Job Title: Project Accountant (Fresher Job Opportunities)

Organisation: Joint Effort to Save the Environment (JESE)

Duty Station: Fort Portal with travels to the field, Uganda

Reports To: Finance and Administration Manager

About US:

Joint Effort to Save the Environment (JESE) is a non-profit organization, with a focus on natural resources Management. Founded in 1993, our projects and Programs have a
national character and currently implementing activities in Northern Uganda, Rwenzori and the Albertine Regions. Our focus is on the following sectors; agriculture, Water and Sanitation and Natural Resources Management. Vision: A community where people and nature flourish.

Job Summary: To manage the accounting operations of the project and maintain accurate records that reconcile with source documents

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Check requisitions to ensure they are property coded in line with the budget codes
Check accountabilities presented to ensure they are in line with the accounting requirements
Document the financial transactions by entering accounts information into the accounting software and generate reports
Update project cashbooks
Prepare monthly income and expenditure statements and bank reconciliations
Prepare monthly PAYE. NSSF and Withholding tax returns and ensure that payment is made on time
Prepare project payroll and verify employees’ chargeable time in line with established accounting standards
Review time sheets against planned activities for accuracy and completeness
Develop a filing system and file all the completed accounting documents in fine with the organizational requirements

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The ideal applicant must hold a University Degree in Accounting. Finance or any other related discipline from a recognized Institution
At least two years relevant working experience in accounting preferably with an NGO
Excellent knowledge of Ms Excel is a MUST.
Knowledge of OuickBooks accounting software is an added advantage
Age: 28-35 years

How to Apply:

All candidates should send their signed applications with 3 daytime contact persons and copies of academic credentials should be sent to the address below;

The Finance & Administration Manager JESE,

P.O. Box 728 Fort Portal. Uganda

Email to: jese@jese.org

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 21^st October 2022

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