CARFEWW Project Accountant at WaterAid Uganda
Job Title: CARFEWW Project Accountant
Organization: WaterAid
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 17th October 2025
Key Requirement: CPA certification + 5 years’ NGO finance experience
About WaterAid
WaterAid is an international non-governmental organisation, focused on water, sanitation and hygiene. WaterAid’s vision is of a world where everyone has access to safe water and sanitation. WaterAid transforms lives by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation in the world’s poorest communities.
Job Summary
The Project Accountant is responsible for ensuring effective financial management of the CARFEWW project. The role oversees budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, and grant compliance in line with donor requirements, Government of Uganda regulations, and WaterAid policies. Working closely with partners, stakeholders, and the WaterAid Uganda Finance team, the Project Accountant ensures funds are well managed, financial controls are maintained, and timely, accurate reports are produced to support project delivery and accountability.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the development of the initial project budget and subsequent revisions, securing approvals from budget holders and addressing donor queries.
- Prepare the annual project budget, broken down into monthly planned expenditures, and support the project team with activity costing, budgeting, and preparation of annual costed work plans.
- Support mid-term and periodic budget reviews, ensuring proposed adjustments align with donor requirements.
- Provide guidance to staff on financial regulations, expense eligibility, and reporting requirements.
- Review monthly project general ledger for accuracy and ensure audit-ready documentation.
Qualifications & Experience
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a degree in a business-related field.
- Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in NGO project finance.
- Proven expertise in donor budgeting, grants management, and financial analysis.
- Strong proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office (advanced Excel).
- Experience delivering finance training to partner staff.
How to Apply
All candidates should complete the pre-screening questions and upload a CV and cover letter in English via the application portal.
Deadline: 17th October 2025
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