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Project Accountant job at The Hunger Project - Uganda (THP-U) | Apply Now
Are you looking for Accounting jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Project Accountant job at The Hunger Project - Uganda (THP-U)
About the Organisation
The Hunger Project is a global non-profit organization committed to the sustainable end of hunger through a combination of community-led development, education, and advocacy. With a strong reputation for its innovative, grassroots approach to combating hunger, The Hunger Project has earned global recognition for its impactful work, particularly in empowering women and promoting economic self-sufficiency in developing regions.
The organization fosters a work culture that is collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven, with a focus on professional development and personal growth for its employees. It offers a range of job opportunities across different regions, promoting flexible work arrangements to accommodate diverse needs and lifestyles. Founded in 1977, The Hunger Project has evolved into a leader in sustainable development, growing its reach and influence across over 12 countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Its innovative model integrates empowerment, education, and local leadership to create lasting change in communities.
The organization’s core values of integrity, accountability, and empowerment shape its work, ensuring that it aligns with sustainable development goals. Through its commitment to corporate social responsibility, The Hunger Project works to advocate for policy changes, strengthen partnerships, and create opportunities for collaboration that contribute to long-term food security and self-sufficiency. For more information, visit www.thp.org.
The Hunger Project - Uganda (THP-U) is part of the Global Hunger Project. THP has been implementing integrated Gender Focused Community Led Development (GFCLD) programs since 1999, and so far, has presence in 10 districts in Uganda; in which THP-U has empowered 12 clusters of rural communities! villages known as Epicenters to end their own hunger and poverty through the Epicenter strategy.
Nwoya, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
Project Accountant job at The Hunger Project - Uganda (THP-U)
The Hunger Project - Uganda (THP-U)
Job Description
Job Title: Project Accountant (Fresher NGO Jobs)
Organisation: The Hunger Project - Uganda (THP-U)
Duty Station: Nwoya, Uganda
Under the supervision of the Manager – Budgets, Grants and Compliance, the Project Accountant will support the effective delivery of the Youth Ending Hunger in Nwoya District through managing financial records, ensuring compliance with tax laws of Uganda and provide financial advice.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Financial Management
Compiles quarterly forecast for the sub- region Office and submit to the Manager- Budgets, Grants and Compliance.
Ensure thorough and effective budgetary control at the Sub region Office and provide regular support to the Project Officers.
Responsible for all finance disbursement at the sub- region Office.
Initiate Beyonic payments in the system.
Ensure paid vouchers are fully approved and authorized prior to disbursement.
Supporting budget holders in reviewing budgets performance, variance analysis.
Responsible for archiving and documentation of finance data, including supporting documents. Ensures they are handed over to finance at the country Office on monthly basis.
Maintain hard copy filling system of finance-related documents and if possible, scan as well to have soft copies.
Perform monthly Bank reconciliation.
Accounting/Finance/Internal Control functions
Assist in reviewing and processing of payments to service providers by ensuring payment requests are properly supported with:
Ensure adequate supporting documentation with evidence of receipt of the goods and services by suppliers/beneficiaries
Adherence to approved budgets.
Proper Coding (Project Number, Budget line)
Adherence to National law requirements, Compliance with THP Internal Finance/Procurement procedures, and donor regulations
Reviewing new budget development, variance analysis, budget revisions and realignments/re-allocations
Compliance and Reporting Responsibilities
Provide technical guidance and support to program staff at the sub- region Office.
Support Country Office during audit excise.
Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards.
Any other duties as agreed with the Supervisor of Support Service.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration accounts option or any other related Business Studies
Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with an INGO or other international agency in finance and operations management.
Computer literacy with knowledge of the use of Quick books accounting software.
Proven experience working with partners is an added advantage.
Fluent in English
How to Apply
Please forward letters of interest, salary expectations, CV and certified academic certificates/transcripts by email to: uganda.personnel@thp.org addressed to the Country Director, The Hunger Project- Uganda, P.O Box 26393, Kampala.
Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.
Deadline: 30th January 2025 by 5:00pm
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
