Accountant – Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Agricultural Economics, Commerce, Business Administration (Accounting/Finance option), or a related field from a recognized institution.
  

Professional Qualifications

• Applicants must possess at least one of the following professional accounting qualifications:
  

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent professional qualification
  

Experience

The ideal candidate should have:

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in financial management and accounting for donor-funded projects.
  
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, grants, and financial reporting requirements.
  
• Experience working with international NGOs, development agencies, government-funded, or donor-funded projects.
  
• Experience in financial compliance, audit coordination, and internal control systems.
  

Financial Management and Accounting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for the project.
  
• Process financial transactions including payments, receipts, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.
  
• Ensure all expenditures are properly authorized, supported, and recorded.
  
• Maintain project cash books, ledgers, and accounting records in accordance with organizational policies and donor guidelines.
  

Budget Planning and Monitoring

• Assist in the preparation of project budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
  
• Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets and work plans.
  
• Track spending trends and advise management on budget performance.
  

Financial Reporting

• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for management, donors, and other stakeholders.
  
• Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  
• Support preparation of donor financial reports and grant compliance documentation.
  
• Provide financial information and analysis to facilitate informed decision-making.
  

Compliance and Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with donor regulations, organizational financial policies, and statutory requirements.
  
• Establish and maintain strong internal control systems to safeguard project assets and resources.
  
• Verify supporting documentation for all project expenditures.
  
• Ensure compliance with procurement, payment, and financial management procedures.
  

Audit and Risk Management

• Coordinate internal and external audit processes.
  
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation as required.
  
• Facilitate responses to audit findings and recommendations.
  

Grants and Donor Financial Management

• Support financial management of donor-funded project activities.
  
• Ensure expenditures are allowable, allocable, and properly documented according to donor requirements.
  
• Monitor grant utilization and compliance with funding agreements.
  

Asset and Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate records of project assets and equipment.
  
• Conduct periodic asset verification and inventory checks.
  
• Ensure proper tagging, recording, and disposal of project assets in accordance with organizational policies.
  

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with project staff, procurement personnel, auditors, banks, and donors on financial matters.
  
• Provide financial guidance to project teams and support financial compliance awareness.