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Job Title:  Junior Accountant

Organisation: Innovation: Africa

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Senior Accountant and Country Manager

About Organisation:

Innovation: Africa (iA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose team of dedicated problem solvers work together to bring solar and water technologies to rural communities in Africa. We use solar energy to pump clean water for villages and provide schools, orphanages, and medical clinics with light and refrigeration to store vaccines and medicines. With more than 1,200 completed water, solar, and agriculture projects, iA has provided over 5.3 million people in Africa with access to light, clean water, food security, and proper medical care. Visit www.innoafrica.org to learn more about our work.

Job Summary:   We seek a highly trained and qualified Accountant to join our Uganda team. The accountant is responsible for iA’s financial operations in Uganda, including ensuring our compliance with all local laws and regulations. The ideal candidate has proven extensive experience transparently managing the financial operations of NGOs in Uganda.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare statutory accounts, local country flings and registrations in coordination with iA’s international offices.
• Ensure iA’s compliance with all local rules, laws, and regulatory obligations.
• Prepare and submit fully transparent monthly operating budgets and expense reports, accompanied by supporting documentation and receipts.
• Monitor and ensure the team’s strict adherence to approved budgets only.
• Prepare and submit the monthly prepayment schedules and accrual management.
• Manage petty cash expenses and disbursements up to the authorized level and ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Obtain approvals from the Country Director, Country manager and Director of Finance/Senior Accountant for all procurements and purchases made by the Uganda office.
• Schedule, track and oversee all calendar events related to iA’s legal and regulatory compliance obligations in Uganda.
• Implement local country policies, procedures, and controls to ensure accountability and financial transparency.
• Manage the inventory tracking system to record deliveries, shipments and stock levels and ensure that physical inventory balance reconciles at the end of the month.
• Prepare and submit payments at the bank for approvals from the Director of finance and extract payment proofs for distribution to suppliers/Vendors.
• Maintain frequent communication with Senior Accountant, Director of Finance, iA’s international finance team, and local advisors, at flexible hours.
• Promptly respond to all written and verbal communications from team members, contractors, and vendors.
• Execute any other task required by the CFO, Director of Finance, Senior Accountant and according to the work plan.
• Prepare and submit cashflow forecast in time for approvals to ensure the organization has funds for payments.
• Prepare and manage the local fixed asset register.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 3 years working experience in Accounting, Finance operations of an NGO in Uganda.
• Passionate and effective team leader with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a proven commitment to serving vulnerable communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• Local certification and accounting-related registrations (these will be verified).
• Exceptional computer and email skills, including fluency in Excel and Microsoft Office software.
• Comfortable working with an international team in different time zones, and the ability to commit to flexible working hours, including weekends if needed.
• Fluent level of proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking)
• Driver’s license

As an international organization that works across three continents, our teams are required to maintain daily communication, at flexible hours, with one another using technology solutions, including Slack, Zoom and more. Our ideal candidate thrives in this type of fast-paced environment and is comfortable working with a diverse international team located in various time zones.

How to Apply:

Please send your cover letter and CV as a single PDF attachment to uganda.accountant@innovation-africa.odoo.com . Kindly note: any other format cannot be processed.

Innovation: Africa is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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