UGA - Accountant

Who We Are

Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 28 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across 55 countries, our 8,990 dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good.

Action Against Hunger USA is part of the Action Against Hunger International network. As an independent NGO, Action Against Hunger USA currently manages operations in 8 countries: Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia and Haiti.

Purpose of the Role.

The project Accountant is responsible for tracking project budgets, processing project-related transactions, and financial reporting & compliance in line with donor and organization guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Prepare, monitor, and manage project budgets, ensuring all expenses are tracked accurately against allocated funds.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze project financial statements
• Compliance & Auditing: Ensure strict adherence to donor guidelines, contract requirements, and accounting standards
• Invoicing & Billing: Manage billing cycles, accounts receivable, and process payments for vendors and subcontractors.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with project teams to assess the financial implications of project scope changes and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience.

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• CPA or ACCA qualification, preferably completed or at least at an advanced level.
• A minimum of 5 years of project finance management experience
• Direct experience managing donor-funded projects, preferably World Bank, UN, EU, USAID, FCDO, WFP, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, expenditure tracking, financial reporting, audit preparation, internal controls, bank reconciliations, tax compliance, and supporting procurement/payment documentation.
• Experience working with field offices or refugee-response operations would be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with Uganda tax requirements, including withholding tax and VAT treatment, will be useful because the RFP includes specific tax provisions for this contract.