Job Title: Accountant / Administration Officer
Organisation: Environmental Alert
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Environmental Alert (EA) is a prominent Ugandan non-governmental organization (NGO) founded in 1988. It focuses on sustainable natural resource management, food security, and improving livelihoods through policy advocacy and community-led interventions.
Job Summary: The Accountant/Administration Officer at Environmental Alert (EA) will provide guided support to EA team towards the development and implementation of institutional policies and practices for financial management and administration. The position supports effective financial management, statutory compliance, procurement, asset management, and office administration, and operates under the direct supervision of the Manager – Finance & Administration.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Financial Management & Accounting
- Maintain a computerized accounting system in line with approved policies and procedures, using QuickBooks
- Support preparation of organizational budgets and monitor expenditures
- Strengthen financial systems and internal controls
- Prepare periodic financial reports
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and trial balances
- Payments, Payroll, Cash & Statutory Compliance
- Verify and process payments in compliance with policies
- Manage cash and banking transactions
- Prepare payroll and statutory deductions (NSSF, PAYE, WHT, etc.)
- Maintain proper accountability systems
- Ensure compliance with statutory and donor requirements
- Procurement, Assets & Stores Management
- Support procurement processes in line with guidelines
- Maintain procurement documentation
- Manage assets and facilities
- Oversee stores and stock records
- Administration & Office Operations
- Monitor utilities and administrative services
- Maintain filing systems (physical & electronic)
- Ensure a clean and functional office environment
- Manage reception/front desk operations
- Governance Support & Other Duties
- Support Board meeting logistics and documentation
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- CPA/ACCA (part or full) is an added advantage
- Experience in accounting/administration, preferably NGO sector
- Proficiency in QuickBooks or similar systems
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- High integrity and attention to detail
How to Apply:
All correspondence regarding this TOR should be sent to:
envalert@envalert.org
CC: jackline.tino@envalert.org
Deadline: 8th May 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: no experience