Unit: East & Southern Africa
Reports To: Country Director – Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Purpose of the Role:
The project accountant will ensure that all financial aspects of the grants are handled with transparency and accountability, and in accordance with AGRA’s guidelines. He/she will also provide expert financial management and accounting services for the in-kind grants provided by AGRA.
Responsibilities:
Scope of Work
- Collaborate in the logistical planning of training sessions, including venue setup, participant coordination, and ensuring the availability of necessary materials.
- Develop and implement financial management systems and procedures for the grants in collaboration with AGRA, NPA, and MAAIF
- Monitor and report on the grants’ financial performance and progress.
- Ensure compliance with the financial requirements of the NPA, MAAIF, and AGRA.
- Provide financial analysis and advice to support decision-making
- Facilitate the procurement of goods and services in line with the grants’ objectives.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment of the grant with the Ministry’s goals.
- Prepare in kind grant financial expenditure monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and upload them on online AGRA Management Information System (AMIS).
- Provide technical support to AGRA grantees in Uganda on financial management.
- Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts associated with the grant activities
Competence Required
- Excellent leadership skills to effectively lead, manage, and grow the Finance function.
- Strategic thinker that will support the project.
- Outstanding verbal and written communications skills
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to perform multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality of deliverables.
- Proven ability to make complex and time-sensitive decisions in the best interest of the organization.
- Must have outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a team player with a high emotional intelligence quotient
Qualifications
A minimum of a BA degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
At least 2 years of professional experience in financial management, preferably in the agricultural sector, International NGO, or public sector.
Proven track record of managing in-kind grants and donor-funded projects.
Strong understanding of Ugandan financial regulations and international accounting standards.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Deadline: Friday, 21st October 2024 by 14:00 Hrs
Please submit your application electronically and address it to the Human Resource Manager.
Please provide the following.
An up-to-date CV, highlighting relevant skills and experience (presented in relation to each of the Responsibilities and each of the experience areas listed above).
Names and contacts of three referees, and a daytime contact telephone number of each of them.
Copies of Academic Certificate and Transcripts for O’ level, A’ level – where applicable, Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate qualifications
The names and contacts of your immediate supervisor(s) in the current job and two of your immediate previous jobs.
Your daytime contact telephone number; and a statement and proof of the current remuneration package
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
