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Accountant - Kampala
Position : Accountant - Kampala
FREO2 is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive East Africa Accountant to oversee financial operations across Uganda and neighbouring countries. You will play a vital role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial processes while supporting the successful implementation of FREO2’s UNICEF-funded O2aaS program, providing uninterrupted oxygen to 35 healthcare facilities by May 2025. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with an international team, drive process improvements, and contribute to a mission that saves lives in low-resource settings.
Missions :
As the East Africa Accountant, your key focus areas will be:
- Financial Management: Oversee program expenses, invoicing, reconciliations, payroll, and cash floats using Xero.
- Planning and Budgeting: Collaborate with the Global Finance Manager to prepare budgets, monitor expenditures, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Compliance and Reporting: Ensure adherence to accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and timely submission of reports to tax authorities and auditors.
- Stakeholder Support: Communicate effectively with in-country teams, donors, and partners to manage receivables and provide financial guidance for program implementation.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive efficiency and innovation in financial systems, suggesting improvements to processes and supporting FREO2’s strategic goals.
Required profile for job ad : Accountant - Kampala
Requirements :
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
- 3+ years of professional experience, ideally with NGOs or donor-funded programs.
- Proficiency in Xero and strong expertise in financial operations, including payroll, procurement, and reconciliations.
- Familiarity with financial statements preparation and compliance with tax regulations in East Africa.
- Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a remote, international team.
- Bonus: Experience with donor-funded projects and knowledge of East African taxation regulations.
Benefits
- Contribute to a life-saving mission improving healthcare access in low-resource settings.
- Collaborate with a supportive, global team passionate about making a difference.
- Gain hands-on experience managing large-scale programs with international stakeholders.
- Enjoy a flexible, remote work arrangement with access to FREO2 hubs in Mbarara or Lira.
- Opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
Applications close on 24th December 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
View the full job description here.
Job criteria for job ad : Accountant - Kampala
- Job category : Accounting, controlling, finance
- Industries : Health, pharmacy, hospitals, medical equipment
- Employment type : Fixed-term contract
- Region : Kampala - Lira - Mbarara
- City : Kampala
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Remote work :
Hybrid - Experience level : 2 to 5 years - 5 to 10 years - More than 10 years
- Educational level : High school - Technical school - College - HND - Bachelor - Master - Doctorate
- Spoken language :
english > fluent - Number of Position(s) : 1
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Team management :
No
- Accounting
- Finance
- Xero
- Payroll
- Financial Statements
- Controlling
- Planning
- Taxation
- Compliance
- Budgeting
- Financial Management
- Management
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