Management Accountant Jobs – Rural Development Foundation Uganda

Job Title: Management Accountant

Organisation: Rural Development Foundation Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

Rural Development Foundation Uganda (RDF) is a community-driven organisation based in Masaka, Uganda. They are dedicated to empowering rural communities through financial inclusion, education, and sustainable development. RDF offers agriculture-friendly credit facilities, financial literacy and education, and community-led development initiatives to uplift underserved communities and break the cycle of poverty.

Job Summary: Rural Development Foundation Uganda is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to support financial planning, reporting, budgeting, cost control and management decision-making.
This is a contract, on-site position based in Masaka. Applicants must currently live in Masaka or be willing to relocate to Masaka before taking up the role.
The Management Accountant will prepare, analyse and interpret financial information to support the organisation’s financial and operational performance. The role will be responsible for producing accurate and timely management accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial reports in accordance with applicable accounting standards, internal policies and regulatory requirements.
The Management Accountant will also work closely with programme, operations and management teams to support project accounting, financial controls, audits, compliance and effective use of organisational resources.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts and cash-flow reports.
• Review financial statements and monitor performance against approved budgets.
• Manage accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, cost allocations and month-end closing processes.
• Analyse financial data, identify trends and explain significant variances.
• Provide financial insights and practical recommendations to support management decisions.
• Work with programme and operations teams to prepare departmental, project and grant financial reports.
• Support donor-funded project accounting and reporting requirements.
• Assist with internal and external audits, tax matters and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely posting of transactions.
• Strengthen internal financial controls and support improvements in accounting processes.
• Monitor costs and support effective allocation and use of organisational resources.
• Present financial information clearly to financial and non-financial stakeholders.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• A professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA or an equivalent qualification, completed or in progress.
• At least four years of relevant experience in accounting, financial management or a related role.
• Demonstrated experience preparing management accounts, financial statements, budgets and forecasts.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations and financial controls.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial information and provide actionable recommendations.
• Experience using accounting software and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in an NGO, financial institution, donor-funded organisation or project accounting environment is an advantage.
• Knowledge of relevant financial, regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, integrity and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with management, programme and operations teams.

Location Requirement

• This role is based on-site in Masaka. Applicants must currently reside in Masaka or be willing and able to relocate to Masaka before starting the position.

How to Apply:

Send your CV and cover letter to This vacancy has closed — applications are no longer acceptedApplications closedSee open jobs at – Rural Development Foundation Uganda → by 21 July 2026, using Management Accountant as the email subject.

Deadline: 21st July 2026

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Level of Education: bachelor degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48