Job Title: Regional Accountant
Organisation: OneWorld Health
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
OneWorld Health is driven by the conviction that all people are created equal in the image of God, deserving of dignity and respect. Our work is guided by a belief that access to basic needs, including healthcare, should not depend on where you are born. These values shape our vision, decisions, and work every day.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Key Result 1: Financial Accounting and Processing Uganda
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and year end close-out procedures.
- Conduct general ledger, balance sheet, and intercompany reconciliations on a monthly basis.
- Track daily cash and conduct periodic cash counts.
- Review monthly bank reconciliations for the health facilities.
- Support the annual budgeting process for the health facilities.
- Prepare cashflow forecasts for facilities on a monthly basis
- Review facility evaluations for cost reduction opportunities and identify capital investment opportunities with strong ROI.
- Regularly review facility accounts to ensure accurate, timely posting of all medical and administrative transactions in QuickBooks. Make adjustments as needed to ensure the integrity of the financial statements at all times.
Key Result 2: Inventory Management
- Ensure compliance to inventory management policies, processes, and procedures.
- Reconcile inventory records with the general ledger on a monthly basis; report discrepancies.
- Lead monthly and annual inventory counts.
- Work with the Finance Manager to develop and implement effective stock control and audit systems.
- Conduct product margin analyses and recommend pricing strategies.
Key Result 3: Audit and Compliance
- Assist in preparing audit documentation and support the external audit process.
- Ensure accounting records are maintained properly for audit trail and that documents are securely stored in compliance with policy and regulations. Work with facility management to ensure facilities proper maintenance of records for audit purposes.
- Maintain an up-to-date asset register and reconcile with the general ledger.
- Prepare and process monthly payrolls for facilities
- Timely payment of payroll deductions and submission of returns as per the statutory deadlines
Key Result 4: Management Reporting
- Prepare monthly budget variance analysis for the health facilities.
- Assist the Finance Manager in performing financial analysis and reporting to management as needed.
Key Result 5: Credit Control
- Review Accounts Payable aging and ensure timely payment of creditors and bills.
- Preparation of supplier reconciliations and intercompany reconciliations.
Key Result 6: Train and Coach Accounting Staff
- Assist the Finance Manager in training all facility-based accounting staff.
- Provide mentorship and support to ensure a competent, motivated accounting team.
- Ensure compliance with financial procedures at all facilities, including invoice processing, inventory reconciliation, payroll, and reporting.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or professional qualification in Accounting (CPA/ACCA/CMA).
- A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in a similar or higher position is preferred.
- Excellent computer skills. As a minimum, this would include an advanced understanding of Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks Online.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their updated CVs via Email to: uganda.careers@oneworldhealth.com
Deadline: 25th July 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60