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Job Title:   Accountant

Organisation: TPO Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About US:

TPO Uganda is a local Ugandan NGO that has been operating in the country for 27 years. Our programs comprise interventions organised around the following themes: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Care and protection of OVC; child protection, livelihoods support, response and prevention of all forms of violence against women and children as well as emergency response and humanitarian action. TPO Uganda is active in over 45 districts in the region and is a member of several partnerships and coordination mechanisms in the country.

Job Summary: The Accountant will be responsible for  routine  financial  accounting functions   including  tracking  accountability  and supervision of day-to-day  operations.  The role supports  the Finance Manager  in implementing effective and efficient  financial  controls  within  the context  of the  country’s  strategy  as well  as the finance  team’s objectives,   financial  regulations, policies,  and standard   operating   procedures. The position  holder  will also be expected  to prepare  and present  reports  as per TPO reporting  guidelines  and schedule.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree   in  Commerce,  Accounting,  Business,   Finance,   or  a  relevant   field  from  a recognized university
• Part professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIA, or CFA – Level II.
• PGD in a relevant field  added
• At least Three  years   relevant   working   experience  in  a  multi-donor,  or  if  in  the  private   sector experience managing  income  from  multiple  sources  of which  two years should  be USAID grant
• Quality and relevant  experience in finance  and accountancy in a major organization
• IT Literate and excellent knowledge and skills in using computer based accounting systems and Microsoft excel and word packages
• Knowledge and Experience in the interpretation of Donor
• Knowledge of government policies and regulations on financial management and taxation
• Knowledge of Audit report  preparation

How to Apply:

All candidates should please send an updated CV, letter of interest and academic documents with 3 work related referees via email: mail: jobs@tpoug.org or hand delivery to Plot 652, Block 257, Wamala Close, Munyonyo ONLY. Include your salary history for the past 3 years (Attached as one document of not more than 2MBs).

Deadline: 15th September 2023

NB: TPO Uganda is an equal opportunities employer that doesn’t discriminate on any basis.

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