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Program Accountant, Next Creata job at Next Media | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Next Media Group, established over 16 years ago, is Uganda's leading multimedia company, delivering news, entertainment, and digital content across television, radio, and online platforms. Under the leadership of CEO Kin Kariisa, the company has expanded from a single television station to a conglomerate comprising multiple TV stations, radio stations, and digital media outlets, including NBS TV, Sanyuka TV, Next Radio, and Nile Post.
Next Media is committed to innovative storytelling and has been recognized for its excellence in media, earning accolades such as the Public Opinion Awards. The company fosters a dynamic work culture that emphasizes creativity and growth, offering job opportunities across various departments, with details available on their official website. Their business model focuses on integrating traditional broadcasting with digital media to inform, educate, and transform audiences. With a diverse team and a reach that spans Uganda and beyond, Next Media upholds core values of integrity, innovation, and excellence.
The company actively engages in corporate social responsibility initiatives aimed at community development and empowerment. For more information, visit their official website at www.nextmedia.co.ug
Are you looking for Accounting jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Program Accountant, Next Creata job at Next Media
Full Time
Deadline:
17 Nov 2025
Job Title
Program Accountant, Next Creata job at Next Media
Next Media
Job Description
Job Title: Program Accountant, Next Creata
Organisation: Next Media
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Background
The Next Creata Program is Next-Creata’s flagship intervention under the Uganda Creatives Program, implemented in partnership with Bayimba Foundation, ITC, and Mastercard Foundation. The program seeks to enhance skills, employability, and financial inclusion for 40,000 young women across Uganda’s creative economy through media production training, digital upskilling, market linkage, and entrepreneurial pathways.
Job Summary:
The Program Accountant is responsible for financial planning, grant compliance, expenditure control, reporting, and audit readiness for the Uganda Creatives Program. This role ensures that all Program Funds are used in accordance with:
The approved Program Budget
The Subcontract Agreement
The Foundation/Fund Manager’s financial reporting standards
Uganda regulatory requirements
This position is critical to protecting program integrity and ensuring continued donor confidence.
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.
All candidates should send their applications with updated CVs via Email to: people@nextmedia.co.ug
Deadline: 17th November 2025
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How to Apply
Financial Planning & Budget Management
Maintain and update the program budget and cost forecasts.
Support the Program Lead in workplan → budget alignment for each cohort.
Track financial performance against planned objectives.
Grant Compliance & Controls
Enforce compliance with Program Funds restrictions (activity-based and performance-based).
Ensure funds are held in designated Program Bank Accounts.
Maintain clear separation of project funds from organizational funds.
Financial Reporting
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for Bayimba and the Fund Manager.
Generate expenditure reports, burn-rate analyses, and variance explanations.
Support narrative reporting by providing expenditure summaries aligned to activities.
Payments & Disbursements
Process trainer, partner, contractor, and vendor payments according to approval frameworks.
Ensure timely financial support to downstream partners and vendors.
Audit & Documentation
Maintain full audit trail documentation and organized financial records.
Support internal and external audits, compliance reviews, and spot checks.
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA, ACCA (ongoing or completed) preferred
Minimum 5 years of experience managing grants in NGO, donor-funded, or development programs
Required Competencies
Excellent grant accounting, budgeting, and reporting skills
Understanding of donor compliance frameworks
Ability to communicate financial concepts to non-financial team members
Key Performance Indicators
Timely and accurate reporting
Zero misuse or misallocation of Program Funds
Clean audit results
Compliance with all donor terms
