Project Accountant NGO Jobs – Volunteer Efforts for Development Concerns (VEDCO)

Job Title:  Project Accountant

Organisation: Volunteer Efforts for Development Concerns (VEDCO)

Duty Station: Kamuli, Uganda

Reports to: Project Coordinator

About the Company:

Volunteer Efforts for Development Concerns (VEDCO) Is an Independent, Non-governmental and not for profit agricultural organization founded in 1986 by a group of university students in response to challenges of poverty, which was a result of the social and economic disruptions caused by military conflicts of 1980-86. VEDCO started as a self-help organization working with other relief organizations operating in Luwero, where there was insecurity as a cause of poverty at the time.

About Project:

Volunteer Efforts for Development Concerns (VEDCO) is implementing a project titled “integrated and Sustainable Production for Inclusive and Resilient Economies (INSPIRE) in Kamuli, Dokolo and Amolatar districts. The project focuses on sustainable, inclusive development and increased productivity and sustainable land use by Small Holder Famers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Compile project periodical financial reports and submit them to coordination office in line with VEDCO and donors specified period and program documents / requirements.
• Provide programme/project staff during budgeting and planning sessions in accordance with the VEDCO financial policy.
• Maintain and update a filling system for all accounts documents in line with the financial policy.
• Provide administrative support services to regional staff to ensure smooth running of operations
• Take a lead role in the implementation of regional field activities as scheduled with the regional team
• Manage and coordinate human, material and finance resources of mandate.
• Provide technical assistance during programme budgeting process and ensure proper management of programme mandate.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Business Administration with a bias in Accounting and Bachelor of accounting and finance
• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA or ACCA).
• Five years of experience in financial and project accounting work, solid experience in budgeting, planning and reporting on donor funded projects.
• Good knowledge of financial and accounting regulations and procedures of the GoU

Critical Competencies                         

• Proven knowledge and use of accounting softwares.
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills as well as a demonstrated commitment to team work.
• Ability to meet targets/objectives within specified timeframes.
• High degree of integrity and honesty.

How to Apply:

Interested and duly qualified candidates should submit their applications, detailed CVs with addresses of three (3) traceable referees and copies of relevant academic credentials to; This vacancy has closed — applications are no longer acceptedApplications closedSee open jobs at Volunteer Efforts for Development Concerns (VEDCO) → not later than 16th August, 2024. Applications should be addressed to the Human Resource Manager. Please quote the job reference and desired duty station (where applicable) of the position you are applying for.

Deadline: 16th August 2024

NOTE: VEDCO is an equal opportunity employer. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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