Project Accountant – Humanitarian Programs

About the role

Action Against Hunger is seeking a dedicated Project Accountant to manage financial operations for its humanitarian projects in Uganda. The role ensures accurate budgeting, reporting, and compliance with donor requirements while supporting field teams.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, monitor, and manage project budgets, tracking expenses against allocated funds.
• Produce and analyse project financial statements and reports.
• Ensure strict adherence to donor guidelines, contract terms, and accounting standards.
• Manage invoicing, billing cycles, accounts receivable, and vendor payments.
• Collaborate with project teams to assess financial impacts of scope changes and identify cost‑saving opportunities.

Required profile

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration or related field.
• CPA or ACCA qualification, completed or at an advanced level.
• Minimum 5 years of project finance management experience, preferably with donor‑funded programmes (World Bank, UN, USAID, etc.).
• Experience with field offices or refugee‑response operations is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Uganda tax requirements, including withholding tax and VAT.

Required skills

• Budgeting and expenditure tracking
• Financial reporting and analysis
• Audit preparation and compliance
• Internal controls and bank reconciliations
• Tax compliance and documentation for procurement/payments