SAA is a Non-Profit Non-Governmental International Organization that promotes demonstration and widespread adoption of improved pre- and postproduction agricultural technologies for smallholder farmers in Uganda. The Organization wishes to recruit highly competent, organized, pro-active, self-driven and experienced professional to fill the position of Accountant.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• General accounting tasks, including reconciling and maintaining balance sheet accounts and general ledger operations, preparing journal entries, preparing monthly closing and financial reports, preparing account/bank reconciliations;
• Ensure all expenses are within assigned project budget and verify the completeness of all required supporting documentation for all payments voucher;
• Ensure account receivables and payables activities are performed accurately and timely:
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly and Quarterly closure of accounts, including bank reconciliation, and submit reports to the Finance Officer as per prescribed deadlines;
• Ensure financial data on the accounting software, Navision Dynamic 2017 is updated;
• Prepare Monthly, quarterly and Annual Financial reports and present for review in appropriate timeframes.
• Monitor all financial records securely in an organized manner by maintaining in both hard and soft copies(scans).
• Prepare accounting books and necessary documents for the annual external audit in close consultation with the Finance Officer.
• Monitor advances paid to Extra-core project staff and on time retirement of advance by check expenditures and the compliance of activities in line with the budget.
• Participate in the budgeting process for both Core and Extra-core Projects
• Checking accountabilities for completeness and accuracy and advise staff accordingly
• Assist the Finance Officer to update the fixed asset register and carry out inventory physical verification annually.

Academic Qualifications and Work Experience:
• A University degree in Commerce, Business Administration or any related discipline. Extra professional training (ACCA, CPA or similar certification) and relevant Masters will be an added advantage.
• Good experience in Navision Dynamic Accounting system.
• A minimum of 6 years’ experience in a reputable NGO is a pre-requisite.

Competences:
• Ability to adhere to SAA and local government financial procedures, regulations and Generally
• Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.