Field Accountant (Uganda)

Application Deadline: February 10th, 2024. (Resume and cover letter only) Interviews will be done on a rolling basis.

Job Summary:

Every employee of IRI is responsible for carrying out the Mission of IRI and demonstrating the Core Values in their day-to-day operations. The Core Values, which are IRI’s foundational building blocks include:

Excellence– We believe in quality results delivered by investing in people. Freedom– We believe in exploration and experimentation to be agile and responsive. Respect- We believe in trust, empathy, and empowering people. Teamwork- We believe in diversity, inclusion, and the power of global collaboration. Transparency– We believe in open communication and clear decision-making. Accountability- We believe in personal responsibility as the foundation of success.

The International Republican Institute (IRI) an international non-governmental organization (NGO) registered in Uganda is seeking resumes/CVs for a Field Accountant to support the financial and administrative operations of the Institute’s Uganda programs.

The Field Accountant provides a range of finance and administrative support in implementing IRI field activities. The Field Accountant will report directly to the Resident Program Director (RPD) and will work alongside the program staff to ensure smooth running of activities.

This position is based in Kampala but may include periodic travel to other regions of Uganda.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill IRI and funder reporting requirements in an accurate and timely manner;
• Manage field office payments, vendor and partner inquiries and invoice processing;
• Compile monthly rolling budgets for the field office, and monitor daily expenditures, reconciliations and bank transactions;
• Review and record field office expenses in IRI’S accounting software and ensure that advances are reconciled;
• Prepares and processes payroll for local employees;
• Prepare all statutory returns (e.g. VAT, NSSF, PAYE) as required by the respective government authorities;
• Serve as primary point of contact for annual audits;
• Prepare the necessary related financial reporting to government agencies, including the Authority for Civil Society Organizations;
• Ensure that field office property is kept securely and the office inventory is updated regularly;
• Keep up to date on any changes to Government of Uganda statutes, policies or guidance as relates to financial reporting;
• Maintains an understanding of funder and IRI policies and procedures related to grant compliance and oversight;
• Support the Resident Program Director with Human Resource management and IRI compliance with local laws and requirements associated with IRI’s registration status;
• Ensure that field office staff have a strong understanding of IRI accounting policies and procedures and provide training as needed;
• Travel from time to time to support field office accounting and procurement needs; and;
• Any other duties assigned by the Resident Program Director in support of IRI’s work in Uganda and abroad.

Position Requirements

• A university graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance;
• A minimum 3-4 years’ relevant professional experience in an accounting; environment, preferably with an international non-profit organization or USAID donor-funded project;
• Knowledge of and experience with the US government under rules and regulations;
• Fluent in written and spoken English (other local language fluency a plus);
• Knowledge of general accounting principles and bookkeeping;
• Demonstrated computer proficiency and knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and basic accounting software packages;
• Must be able to travel to new environments for extended periods, and work both independently and as a member of a team;
• Strong time management and organizational and communication skills, including resourcefulness and the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously and efficiently;
• Ability to work under strict deadlines;
• Ability to work independently or with a team.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field.

Experience

Required

3-4 years:

A university graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; A minimum 3-4 years’ relevant professional experience in an accounting; environment, preferably with an international non-profit organization or USAID donor-funded project;