Project Accountant
Company: WWF Uganda
Deadline: 26th September 2024
Location: Kasese, Uganda
Type: Full-time
WWF Uganda is seeking a dynamic Project Accountant to support the effective delivery of projects in our Country Office. The Project Accountant will assist in implementing conservation work under the guidance of the Senior Accountant and work closely with the Grants and Finance specialist and project implementing teams.
Reports to: Senior Accountant
Main Responsibilities:
- Monitor project fund flows, prepare calls for funds from donors as per agreed schedules, and follow up with donors for remittances.
- Process payments to staff, implementing partners, statutory bodies, and third parties through online platforms, cash, or checks as appropriate.
- Process financial transactions, prepare monthly bank reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations, submitting them to the Finance Manager for approval.
- Prepare budgets for grant proposals and periodic forecasts for ongoing projects in line with donor guidelines and internal cost recovery standards.
- Ensure adherence to project work-plans and alignment of budgets with forecasted trends.
- Prepare periodic donor financial reports and discuss budget performance with project managers before submission to donors.
- Train staff and implementing partners on financial management policies, donor rules, and country laws, ensuring compliance.
- Drive initiatives to streamline internal control processes, enhancing efficiency and productivity.
- Maintain proper records of assigned projects for reviews by auditors, donors, and for smooth staff transitions.
- Coordinate project-specific compliance and annual audit processes per donor agreements.
- Ensure audit recommendations are addressed timely as per agreed audit action plans.
- Report project risks to management for effective project delivery.
- Lead teams on financial close-out processes for ending projects per donor agreements.
Qualifications and Experience:
- University degree in Accounting/Finance or a related field.
- Professional accounting qualification such as CPA or ACCA is an added advantage.
- At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in financial accounting, preferably in an international environment (NGO or company).
- Experience with government or donor-funded projects.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly advanced MS Excel.
- Experience in using ERP systems is highly desirable.
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
- Strong ability to prioritize, work within tight timelines, and multitask.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision with resilience.
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
- Alignment with WWF’s core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration.
How to Apply:
Email your application letter, Curriculum Vitae with contact details of three (3) referees, and copies of academic qualifications (as one PDF document) clearly indicating “Project Accountant” in the subject line to: recruitment@wwfuganda.org.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline for Applications: 26th September 2024
About WWF
WWF is an independent conservation organization dedicated to sustaining the natural world for the benefit of both people and wildlife. We are part of a global coalition urging world leaders to set nature on a path to recovery by 2030. Our mission is to protect and restore natural habitats, prevent the mass extinction of wildlife, and promote sustainable production and consumption practices.