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Job Summary

Job Title:
Principal Accountant Revenue and Investments Assistant
Employer:
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)
Location:
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Accounting Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Friday, 28 November 2025

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About the Organisation

Principal Accountant Revenue and Investments Assistant job at Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) | Apply Now

Kampala, Uganda

Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is a government agency dedicated to the conservation and sustainable management of Uganda’s wildlife resources, ensuring biodiversity protection while promoting eco-tourism and community involvement. Recognized internationally for its role in wildlife conservation, UWA is known for managing Uganda’s national parks and protected areas with excellence, earning accolades for its conservation efforts and commitment to ecological balance.

The organization fosters a dynamic and purpose-driven work culture, offering employees professional growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a strong sense of purpose in preserving Uganda’s natural heritage. With diverse job opportunities in conservation, law enforcement, tourism management, and research, UWA provides both field and administrative roles, ensuring a balance between on-site conservation work and strategic planning. Established to oversee and regulate Uganda’s wildlife reserves.

UWA has evolved through policy reforms and strategic partnerships, embracing innovation in conservation technology, anti-poaching strategies, and sustainable tourism models to enhance biodiversity protection and generate revenue. Managing 10 national parks, 12 wildlife reserves, and several community conservation areas, UWA has a vast operational reach that extends across Uganda, safeguarding critical habitats and endangered species.

Guided by core values such as integrity, teamwork, professionalism, and environmental stewardship. UWA remains dedicated to preserving nature for future generations. Through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the organization actively engages in community conservation programs, revenue-sharing initiatives, and environmental education to foster local participation in wildlife conservation. For more information about UWA’s conservation efforts, tourism attractions, and career opportunities.

Are you looking for Accounting jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Principal Accountant Revenue and Investments Assistant job at Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)

Full Time

Deadline: 

28 Nov 2025

Job Title

Principal Accountant Revenue and Investments Assistant job at Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)

Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)

Job Description

Job Title:   Principal Accountant Revenue and Investments Assistant

Organisation: Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Job Summary: Provide technical support and guidance in revenue and investment management of the authority.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.

Applicants should submit their duly completed application forms found on the link provided below. Hard copies will not be accepted.

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NOTE:

  • Applicants are required to scan and attach CERTIFIED copies of the required academic documents only e.g. Degree, Transcript, Diploma, A’ level and O’ level certificates.

  • Applicants are required to provide appointment letters as proof of experience.

  • Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Authority.

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that any form of lobbing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Address:

The Executive Director

Uganda Wildlife Authority

Plot 7 Kira Road, Kamwokya

P.O. Box 3530

KAMPALA

Deadline: 28th November 2025

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How to Apply

  • Identifying and developing internal controls to administer the generation, collection of all revenues due to Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) in accordance with the financial procedures .

  • Preparing and disseminating guidelines for revenue collection.

  • Banking all revenue in accordance with financial regulations and ensuring that all payment platforms are secure and properly utilised.

  • Liaise with all revenue generating departments on all matters regarding revenue of UWA.

  • Identifying potential investments that can spur revenue growth for the Authority.

  • Reviewing and approving revenue forecasts and monitoring revenue collections at the different collection centres.

  • Reviewing returns from collection points to ensure proper recording and accounting for UWA revenue.

  • Reviewing and approving demand notes for issurance to customers with outstanding balances

  • Handling customer’s complaints, clarifications related to customers with outstanding balances.

  • Reviewing schedules for interbank transfers for posting the same in the system

  • Reviewing the unearned revenue schedule and prepayment ledgers.

  • Handling all audit queries from internal and external auditors.

  • Supervising and appraising staff under him/her

Principal Accountant Revenue and Investments Assistant job at Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)

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  • An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in either Business Administration Finance, Commerce (Accounting) or Business Administration (Accounting) from a recognised University.

  • A Master’s Degree in Business Administration (Accounting and Finance) or Finance and Accounting from a recognised University.

  • Full Professional accounting qualifications with membership to CPA or ACCA.

Or

  • Full professional accounting qualifications with membership to CPA or ACCA.

  • A Master’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting or Finance) from a recognised University.

Experience

  • At least six (06) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been at Senior level in Planning or Resource mobilization from a reputable Organization

Competencies

Technical

  • Planning and Budgeting

  • Financial management

  • Financial reporting

  • Risk management and Assurance

  • Information and Communication technology

  • Human Resource Management

Behavioral

  • Concern for quality and standards

  • Innovation and Proactive

  • Decision making and Problem solving

  • Communication effectively

  • Leadership

  • Ethics and Integrity

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