Titre du poste

Accountant - Kampala

Description

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
  • 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
  • Team management :
    No
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Xero
  • Payroll
  • Financial Statements
  • Controlling
  • Planning
  • Taxation
  • Compliance
  • Budgeting
  • Financial Management
  • Management
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Type de poste
Temps plein
Lieu du poste
Kampala, Ouganda
Date de publication
11 décembre 2024
Valide jusqu’au
8 février 2025
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