Project Accountant NGO Careers – ZOA Uganda
Job Title: Project Accountant (for Ugandan Nationals Only)
Organisation: ZOA Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Manager of Operations
About US:
ZOA is an international NGO that inspired by Christian identity and biblical message of reconciliation and restoration of a broken world with its headquarters in the Netherlands. ZOA operate in fifteen countries on and on three continents. At ZOA we provide relief to people affected by conflict or natural disasters, contribute to a new perspective of hope in which people work together for a promising future in dignity and mutual trust. Together with the affected communities, we work on the recovery of their livelihoods.
Job Summary: The Project Accountant is responsible for financial support for the We are Able! Uganda consortium, working with consortium partners to ensure they are on track with spending, project accounting and financial reporting.
The Project Accountant will be employed by ZOA Uganda and is line managed by the ZOA Manager of Operations. The Project Accountant will be part of the Consortium Management Unit for WaA! Uganda, within ZOA Uganda. He/she will be supported by the ZOA Finance Manager (for technical support and quality aspects).
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The Project Accountant works with the Consortium Coordinator Uganda and the Finance focal points in the respective member and/or partner organisations to ensure financial data and expenditure reporting is tracked and reported in a timely manner, according to the requirements of the WaA! Consortium;
- Provide timely financial feedback to the Consortium Coordinator and partner organisations;
- Compile and manage the monthly financial reports for the programme;
- Training finance staff within consortium partner organisations and capacity strengthening on financial systems with local partner organisations;
- Review and ensure accuracy of financial transactions for WaA funded activities and ensure appropriateness (includes vouchers, expenditures reports, Cash payments, etc.);
- Ensure compliance with both ZOA and donor rules and regulations such as funds requests, records retention, reporting timelines, liquidation period, and others;
- Provide support to ZOA WaA! programme team with regard to financial policies/practices and related areas as required, including budget reviews;
- Coordinate and preparing the project audit, including internal ZOA preparation and support to consortium partners;
- Support to other ZOA finance functions whenever need arises.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or any related field;
- A minimum of three years’ experience in a similar role with international NGO;
- Robust accounting skills and experience, including management of the general ledger, journal entries, payroll, payables and balance sheet;
- Ability to understand financial reports and analyze financial variances and excellent knowledge of computer applications, especially MS Excel;
- Fluent command of English;
- Experience with sign language is a plus;
- Experience of working with People with Disabilities is a plus.
- Commitment to ZOA’s mission, vision and values (see https://www.zoa-international.com/corporate-identity/);
- Good interpersonal, organizational and intercultural sensitivity;
- Able to plan and coordinate and work in an organized manner;
- Able to bridge differences and bring people together;
- High integrity;
- Motivated;
- Able to work independently.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this position, please apply directly via the link below.
Note:
- CV’s of no more than 2 pages in length and Cover Letter of 1 page are appreciated.
- Please provide at least 3 references related to your previous employment listed in the application. References of previous positions held should not be older than five years.
- Only selected candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process of recruitment.
- Qualified female candidates and or individuals with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply
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