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Job Title:  Temporary Project Accountant

Organisation: AGRA Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Country Director – Uganda

About Organisation:

AGRA exists to fulfil a vision where Africa can feed itself and the world, transforming agriculture from a solitary struggle for survival into a thriving business.

Job Summary:   The project accountant will ensure that all financial aspects of the grants are handled with transparency and accountability, and in accordance with AGRA’s guidelines. He/she will also provide expert financial management and accounting services for the in-kind grants provided by AGRA.

Leadership

Effective Communication

Attention to Detail

Decision Making

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate in the logistical planning of training sessions, including venue setup, participant coordination, and ensuring the availability of necessary materials.
• Develop and implement financial management systems and procedures for the grants in collaboration with AGRA, NPA, and MAAIF
• Monitor and report on the grants’ financial performance and progress.
• Ensure compliance with the financial requirements of the NPA, MAAIF, and AGRA.
• Provide financial analysis and advice to support decision-making
• Facilitate the procurement of goods and services in line with the grants’ objectives.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment of the grant with the Ministry’s goals.
• Prepare in kind grant financial expenditure monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and upload them on online AGRA Management Information System (AMIS).
• Provide technical support to AGRA grantees in Uganda on financial management.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts associated with the grant activities

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of a BA degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in financial management, preferably in the agricultural sector, International NGO, or public sector.
• Proven track record of managing in-kind grants and donor-funded projects.
• Strong understanding of Ugandan financial regulations and international accounting standards.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Competence Required

• Excellent leadership skills to effectively lead, manage, and grow the Finance function.
• Strategic thinker that will support the project.
• Outstanding verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to perform multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality of deliverables.
• Proven ability to make complex and time-sensitive decisions in the best interest of the organization.
• Must have outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player with a high emotional intelligence quotient

How to Apply:

Please submit your application electronically and address it to the Human Resource Manager.  Please provide the following at the link below

• An up-to-date CV, highlighting relevant skills and experience (presented in relation to each of the Responsibilities and each of the experience areas listed above).
• Names and contacts of three referees, and a daytime contact telephone number of each of them.
• Copies of Academic Certificate and Transcripts for O’ level, A’ level – where applicable, Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate qualifications
• The names and contacts of your immediate supervisor(s) in the current job and two of your immediate previous jobs.
• Your daytime contact telephone number; and a statement and proof of the current remuneration package

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NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Deadline: Friday, 21st October 2024 by 14:00 Hrs

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