Accountant Job Opportunity at Save the Children International Uganda

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Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Process financial transactions in accordance with Save the Children finance policies and procedures.
• Maintain and reconcile petty cash balances while ensuring compliance with internal controls.
• Record supplier payments, internal transfers, refunds, and other financial transactions accurately.
• Prepare and submit weekly GLACOS entries for review and import into Agresso.
• Monitor cash balances in bank accounts and mobile money wallets.
• Coordinate payment approvals with authorized bank signatories.

• Work closely with the Human Resources team to monitor timely submission of staff timesheets.
• Assign appropriate budget codes for monthly effort reporting.
• Process and clear temporary timesheet postings.
• Ensure accurate allocation of staff costs across projects.

• Initiate weekly supplier payment processing within Agresso.
• Investigate and resolve bounced supplier payments.
• Manage payment batches through the TM5 payment system.
• Maintain supplier records within ProSave and Agresso.
• Retrieve supplier payment confirmations for audits and operational requirements.
• Coordinate with the Centre Accounts Payable team to obtain payment evidence where required.

• Prepare quarterly VAT reports in line with donor requirements.
• Follow up on outstanding programme advances and accountability submissions.
• Review and consolidate withholding tax and VAT schedules from field offices.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a weekly basis.
• Generate withholding tax and VAT certificates for suppliers.
• Support statutory tax compliance activities.

• Prepare and process journals relating to shared funding sources.
• Ensure compliance with the Cost Allocation Methodology (CAM).
• Advise programme staff on appropriate cost allocation procedures.
• Review shared funding transactions and process accounting adjustments where necessary.

• Maintain an organized filing system for finance records.
• Ensure timely scanning and uploading of documents into the Document Management System (DMS).
• Safeguard physical and electronic financial records.
• Ensure documents are easily retrievable during audits and reviews.

• Enforce internal controls over cash and banking operations.
• Verify compliance with statutory, donor, and organizational financial requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation.
• Respond to audit queries related to financial transactions and payments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in:
  • Commerce (BCOM)
  • Business Administration (Accounting)
  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting
  • Finance
  • Or another related discipline.

Experience Requirements

• Experience in accounting, finance, or financial management.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience working with accounting systems such as Agresso or similar ERP platforms is an added advantage.
• Experience in donor-funded programmes or NGOs is desirable.
• Strong understanding of financial compliance and internal controls.

Technical & Behavioural Skills

• Financial accounting and reporting.
• Accounts payable management.
• Bank reconciliation.
• Budget monitoring.
• Tax compliance (VAT and Withholding Tax).
• Financial data analysis.
• ERP and financial systems experience.
• Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Document management and record keeping.

• High attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning abilities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• High integrity and accountability.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in diverse environments.
• Commitment to child safeguarding and humanitarian principles.

 Why Join Save the Children International?

• Join a globally respected humanitarian organization.
• Contribute to programmes that improve the lives of millions of children.
• Work alongside experienced international professionals.
• Gain exposure to global finance systems and donor-funded programmes.
• Build a rewarding career in humanitarian finance and development.

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 How to Apply

• A cover letter.
• An updated CV.

• Current remuneration.
• Salary expectations.

Application Deadline

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