AKF Senior Accountant Jobs in Uganda
AKF Senior Accountant Jobs in Uganda
Position Description The Foundation is looking for a dynamic Senior Accountant who will be responsible for ensuring that the day-to-day accounting operations and financial management functions are performed in accordance with AKF’s policies and procedures, and in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Key Responsibilities
Contribute to the overall objective of the Finance department of providing quality support service to all sectors
Assist in implementation of finance/ grant policies and procedures in the country
Ensure proper coding and recording of financial transactions into the Financial Information System (Business Dynamics)
Review of Field finance data files for accuracy, completeness and correctness of descriptions, amounts and coding
Reviewing completeness of documentation in all financial processes to ensure quality and consistency with AKF and donor policies and procedures
Review all the payment requests and ensure compliance and completeness of supporting documents before payments are made and ensuring timely payments
Preparation and management of the country’s payroll
Preparation of monthly schedules to support in monthly management reporting.
Provide support to both external and internal audit processes that are undertaken at the country office
Cash management including tracking of funding requests, providing cash flow analysis while monitoring cash balances and preparation of bank reconciliations
Ensure compliance to statutory requirements as well as applicable tax requirements
Monitor and follow up Diplomatic VAT refunds
Participate and support in the annual budget cycle as well as donor budgeting during proposal development.
Ensure that assets are adequately recorded, monitored, and disposed of in the most efficient and effective manner, in order to minimize risk of loss, mismanagement and increased cost of maintenance
Flag issues of concerns/financial nature on the programme to the Country Finance Manager for assistance, guidance or resolutions
Regularly mentor project staff to build their capacities on financial management and accountability to enable the team in applying
such support services as integral components, as they execute their roles and responsibilities
Assist with other functions as may be requested by the Country Finance Manager
Maintain financial files and records
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelors’ degree in Finance and Accounting or other relevant field
Full professional qualification ACCA / CPA
At least five (5) years accounts, audit experience in a firm; or
At least five (5) years’ accounts/finance experience working with international organizations and/or Non-Governmental Organizations which are multi funded
Proficiency in using FIS, iscala / business dynamics. Knowledge of business Dynamics will be an added advantage
Understanding of budget and cost control management essential
Ability to work under pressure and efficiently handle multiple tasks
Ability to work under own initiative or as a part of a team
Excellent written and spoken English
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office products Word, Excel and PPT and other relevant software and tools
Strong report writing skills
How to Apply
Candidates interested in this unique career opportunity with AKF should submit a cover letter, CV and the names and contact information of three professional referees by August 20, 2020 via e-mail to
recruitment@akfea.org with ‘Senior Accountant in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
"AKF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is Committed to Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children and Vulnerable Adults and Expects all Staff and Partners to Share this Commitment.”
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