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Job Title:   Project Accountant (2 Jobs)

Organisation: World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Senior Accountant

About the Company:

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the largest independent conservation organizations in the world. We are an international NGO committed to environmental protection active in almost 100 countries. WWF has a growing conservation Programme in the Republic of Uganda. WWF Uganda Country Office (WWF UCO) works with central and local government agencies, private sector, civil society organizations (CSOs) and the local communities to implement its various conservation programmes on Energy and Climate, Forestry and Wildlife, and Freshwater in Uganda.

Job Summary:   The Project Accountant will provide support in the implementation of conservation work under the guidance of the Senior Accountant while working closely with the Grants and CSO Partnership Manager and the project implementing team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:   In this regard, the Project Accountant will:

• Carry out financial accounting (data capture in ERP, payment processing, Account reconciliations etc.)
• Project planning and management (proposal budget; project budget reviews and re-forecasts; project cash flow management.
• Project monitoring and reporting- (periodic donor reports, donor audit exercise management; action planning and follow up of project audit recommendations; field monitoring; capacity building for project staff and partners; project close out action plan etc.
• Monitor project fund flows, prepare calls for funds from donors as per agreed schedules and follow up with respective donors for fund remittances.
• Controlling and processing advance payments to staff, implementing partners, statutory bodies and other third parties through the online bank payment platforms, cash and cheques as may be appropriate.
• Coordinate project specific compliance and annual audit processes as per donor agreements.
• Ensure that all financial activities comply with WWF’s policies, donor requirements, and relevant laws and regulations. Lead and guide teams on project close-out financial processes for ending projects as per close-out guidelines in the donor agreements.
• Work closely with the project implementation teams to identify and report to management on risks that affect effective project delivery.
• Work with the Senior Accountant to manage the entire Project audit process. This includes both external and internal audits. Plan meetings, provide information, and gather the required documents for the auditors.
• Prepare and develop an action plan in response to audit findings in collaboration with the Project management team.
• Work closely with the Senior Accountant and Project Manager to ensure audit recommendations are addressed timely as per agreed audit action plan.
• Hold regular training sessions for project staff and partners on financial management policies covering donor rules and relevant country laws to enable them to understand how these rules affect financial processes in the office.
• Conduct financial monitoring of partners.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, or a related field is required, with at least three years of progressively responsible professional experience in financial accounting, preferably in an international environment such as an NGO or donor-funded project.
• A full accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is an added advantage.
• Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly advanced MS Excel skills, and have experience using ERP systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work effectively in multicultural environments, and the capacity to establish priorities, meet tight timelines, and multitask are essential.
• The role requires excellent communication skills in spoken and written English, a high level of resilience, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• High ethical standards, transparency, and accountability are mandatory, along with adherence to WWF’s core values—Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration.

How to Apply:

Email an application cover letter, Curriculum Vitae and contact details of three (3) referees plus copies of academic qualifications (sent as one PDF document) clearly indicating “the job title” in the subject line to: recruitment@wwfuganda.org

Deadline: 18th January 2025

NB: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Kindly note that due to the large volumes of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. WWF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to having a diverse workforce

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