Job Title: Accountant
Organisation: Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)
Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda
About Organisation:
Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) emerged from the Mulago – Mbarara Teaching Hospitals Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) which was established in November 2004 under the then Makerere University Faculty of Medicine. Over the last 20 years, we have broadened our work beyond the support of provision of comprehensive HIV and TB services to include capacity strengthening for health care workers across Uganda and conduct research to inform policies for HIV/TB and other HIV comorbidities in the country.
Job Summary: As part of the finance team, the accountant is responsible for ensuring that the transaction postings in the finance system as per the GAAP, bank and mobile money are performed on time and monthly budget variance reports are prepared according to approved advance requests.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support in the preparation/ development of field monthly financial reports which include system postings, bank reconciliations, journal entries preparation, personal advances, balance reports, grand summary sheets, supporting payment vouchers, petty cash journal and summarized expenditure etc. Ensure expenses are in accordance with U.S. government regulations (expenses are reasonable, allowable, and allocable), and MJAP policies and procedures.
- Provide financial technical assistance, budget monitoring.
- Participate in organizational budget development and financial reporting to relevant stakeholders.
- Be responsible for managing the decision support system for top management to take key initiatives to improve business performance.
- Maintain budgets and optimize expenses for LPHS-EC Project.
- Prepare Monthly budget variance reports for SMT to facilitate decision making.
- Evaluate and improve operations and financial performance systems.
- Prepare monthly bank and Mobile money reconciliations.
- Support preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closures.
- Support monthly reconciliation of accounts payable and accounts receivables.
- Ensure all payment vouchers are approved prior to making payments.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, Management, or another relevant field. With a bachelor’s degree in business management, Accounting and Finance, Commerce
- Professional qualification in CPA, or ACCA is required.
- 3-4 years (minimum) of accounting experience for a USG. funded organization
- Previous experience in managing US government funds.
- Proven skills in accounting skills
- Computer literacy and knowledge of accounting software systems (e.g. Sun Systems)
- Strong team player with proven communication and collaborative skills.
- Possess strong accuracy, attention to details and ability to follow-through.
- Highly organized with ability to meet deadlines, troubleshoot and problem solve.
Note: MJAP is dedicated to inclusion and diversity, evaluating all job applicants solely based on merit, regardless of race, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, marital status, or disability. As an equal opportunity employer, MJAP does not charge applicants at any stage and is not responsible for losses from fraudulent recruitment activities.
How to Apply:
All qualified candidates are invited to apply online at the link below
Deadline: 4th December 2025
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36