About US:

Established in 2018, African Diversity and Inclusion Center (ADIC) is a Pan-African organization that promotes diversity, Equality, Equity and Inclusion in Africa through education and trainings, research and documentation, policy analysis and recommendations, and Events management. We do this through building programs and initiatives that seek to strength institutions both private and public, work with corporations and businesses, civil society and governments including national, regional and the African Union for the benefit of the most marginalized including women, youths and minority groups of people across Africa. We are a Not-for-profit pursuing our charitable status in Uganda as an International Development Organization.

Job Summary:

The Accounting Officer will be responsible for tracking, monitoring and evaluating day-to-day accounting tasks and activities. These tasks are essential to ensure ADIC’s performance and success. We are looking for a reliable accounting officer to join our team! As an Accounting Officer, you will supervise, monitor and evaluate all day-to-day accounting activities. In addition, you will be establishing financial status by developing and implementing systems for collecting, analysing, verifying and reporting financial information.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement and oversee overall accounting strategy
• Oversee accounting daily operations
• Take responsibility for accounts payable/receivable, cash receipts, general ledger, payroll and utilities, treasury, budgeting, cash forecasting, revenue and expenditure variance analysis, capital assets reconciliations, trust account statement reconciliations, check runs, fixed asset activity, debt activity etc
• Monitor and analyse accounting data
• Set up and monitor accounting KPIs
• Regularly produce financial reports or statements
• Adhere to proper accounting methods, policies and principles
• Encourage other employees to adhere to standards
• Train new employees
• Perform and oversee annual audits
• Provide recommendations
• Meet financial accounting objectives
• Prepare and present KPIs to stakeholders

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a BS degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field is desirable
• A critical understanding of and deep commitment to social justice and human rights issues facing women and trans* peopleworldwide
• Significant experience as an Accounting Officer preferably in a related organization
• Excellent computer skills on MS Office
• Excellent knowledge and experience with accounting software and databases
• Ability to multi task
• Understanding and knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations
• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company’s success. Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills as demonstrated in at least 2 years of professional experience
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills

Please submit your letter of motivation with a detailed CV/resume stating your expected remuneration, email, telephone contacts, names and full contact details of three referees to

[email protected]

Please write “ADIC Accounting Officer” in the Subject Heading.

Closing Date : 30th July 2020