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CARFEWW Project Accountant job at WaterAid | Apply Now
Are you looking for Accounting jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in CARFEWW Project Accountant job at WaterAid
About the Organisation
WaterAid is a global nonprofit organization focused on transforming lives by improving access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in the world’s poorest communities. With a mission to ensure that everyone, everywhere has clean water and sanitation, WaterAid is renowned for its impact and commitment to achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. The organization is highly regarded for its work in advocacy and its innovative, community-driven solutions that prioritize sustainability and local empowerment.
WaterAid’s work culture is inclusive and dynamic, fostering a collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to develop professionally while contributing to meaningful social change. The organization offers various job opportunities in a range of fields, with flexible work arrangements and a focus on work-life balance. Founded in 1981, WaterAid has grown to become a leader in the WASH sector, expanding its operations to over 30 countries, with an emphasis on collaboration and local partnerships.
WaterAid’s business model revolves around providing long-term, sustainable solutions through partnerships with governments, businesses, and communities, promoting both innovation and scale. The organization is committed to core values such as integrity, respect, innovation, and inclusion, and its CSR efforts focus on environmental sustainability, education, and public health. WaterAid is also deeply engaged in advocacy to influence policy changes that improve WASH services globally. For more information, visit their website at www.wateraid.org.
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
CARFEWW Project Accountant job at WaterAid
WaterAid
Job Description
Job Title: CARFEWW Project Accountant
Organisation: WaterAid
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Summary:
The Project Accountant is responsible for ensuring effective financial management of the CARFEWW project. The role oversees budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, and grant compliance in line with donor requirements, Government of Uganda regulations, and WaterAid policies. Working closely with partners, stakeholders, and the WaterAid Uganda Finance team, the Project Accountant ensures funds are well managed, financial controls are maintained, and timely, accurate reports are produced to support project delivery and accountability
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Coordinate the development of the initial project budget and subsequent revisions, securing approvals from budget holders and addressing donor queries.
Prepare the annual project budget, broken down into monthly planned expenditures, and support the project team with activity costing, budgeting, and preparation of annual costed work plans. Map work plans to donor budgets and assign activities to the correct budget lines.
Support mid-term and periodic budget reviews, ensuring proposed adjustments align with donor requirements and expectations.
Provide guidance and capacity support to WaterAid and executing partner staff on financial regulations, expense eligibility, visibility, and reporting requirements of both the Government of Uganda and donors.
Work with executing partners to meet monthly partner reporting and regular review of executing partner accountability to ensure compliance with WaterAid and donor controls.
Prepare and review monthly the project general ledger for completeness and accuracy, posting adjustments as required, and ensuring audit-ready documentation is properly filed and retrievable.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a degree in a business-related field.
Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience.
Significant experience in project finance management and donor reporting within an NGO environment and working with Governments.
Demonstrated expertise in coordinating budgeting processes for complex institutional donor proposals, ensuring compliance and full cost coverage.
Proven track record in grants management, including start-up processes, donor reporting, compliance monitoring, and leading donor audits.
Experience in management reporting and providing value-added financial analysis to support decision-making.
Strong background in preparing, analysing, and synthesising complex financial data using advanced Excel or financial information systems.
Experience in developing streamlined accounting processes, supporting partnerships, and delivering finance training and coaching to partner staff.
Proficiency in financial software systems and Microsoft Office applications.
How to Apply
All candidates should Click ‘Apply’ to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and an essential cover letter which should also be in English at the APPLY Button below.
Deadline: 17th October 2025
