Uganda Program Accountant – Bridges to Prosperity

Bridges to Prosperity (B2P) is an international non-governmental organization that specializes in the design and construction of pedestrian footbridges. We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented and highly capable Program Accountant to support our Uganda Program.

The Program Accountant is responsible for all general accounting functions and administrative support for the Uganda program. The Program Accountant ensures Bridges to Prosperity is correctly complying with all local tax and labor codes. The Program Accountant reports directly to the Uganda Country Director but will regularly liaise with and provide reports to the Bridges to Prosperity HQ in Denver, Colorado, USA.

Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Update and implement financial policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with local financial and labor codes and laws
• Advise and assist in establishing and improving internal control systems
• Coordinate with local accounting firm for tax return filings, URA applications, and audit services
• File annual returns with NGO Bureau and URSB
• Prepare invoices and manage collections of government reimbursements
• Manage local private health insurance premium payments and deductions
• Manage local insurance policies and renewals with HQ review and approval

Accounting

• Prepare monthly salary payroll
• File monthly statutory deductions including PAYE, withholding taxes and NSSF deductions
• Manage all petty cash disbursements and reconciliations with staff on weekly, semimonthly, or monthly basis
• Make online payments to suppliers
• Prepare and oversee submission of monthly program finances to HQ

Administration

• Perform administrative tasks, including (but not limited to): filing, photocopying, and scanning
• Assist in planning and organization of events: meetings, social events, and employee team building activities or special projects
• Manage the booking of Bridges to Prosperity resources, including meeting rooms and equipment
• Oversee and receive mail deliveries, packages, and couriers
• Purchase and track office supplies
• Purchase and manage the distribution and tracking of employee resources, including: business cards, motorcycle helmets, personal protective equipment, branded merchandise, ID cards, etc
• Organize receipts and documentation for reporting purposes
• Provide administrative assistance to the Uganda Program Manager as required
• Deliver communications to partners and obtain a received copy
• Organize and manage paper and online file databases
• Assist with relevant organizational registration renewal processes

Talent Management

• Manage new staff mandatory tax and benefits set up
• Work with human resources staff to ensure alignment of financial and human resource policies including preparing employee contracts for new hires, statutory data collection and handbook acknowledgements. Ensure all documents are appropriately authorized and signed.
• Oversee and manage health insurance benefit
• Oversee and manage tracking of staff PTO
• Oversee and manage filing of human resources documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
• At least 2 years of prior experience
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Preferred/Desired Profile:

• Highly organized multitasker who works well in a fast-paced environment
• Energetic, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
• Passion for Bridges to Prosperity’s mission and international non-profit work

Location : Uganda

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