2 Project Accountants jobs at World-Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)

JOB DETAILS:
Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth? Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime.
All around the world, people are waking up to the deepening crisis of nature loss. A growing realization that nature is our life-support system. And that nobody will be spared from the impacts of its loss. Here at WWF, we are helping to tackle this enormous global challenge. Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from HR and finance to advocacy and conservation science. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us create a better future for people and wildlife.

What we do
We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. From individuals and communities to business and government, we are part of a growing coalition calling on world leaders to set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. Together, we seek to protect and restore natural habitats, stop the mass extinction of wildlife, and make the way we produce and consume sustainable.
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and highly qualified person to fill the position of Project
Accountant:

Job Summary
The Project Accountant will provide support in the implementation of conservation work under the guidance of the Senior Accountant while working closely with the Grants and CSO Partnership Manager and the project implementing team.

In this regard, the Project Accountant will:
• Carry out financial accounting (data capture in ERP, payment processing, Account reconciliations etc.)
• Project planning and management (proposal budget; project budget reviews and re-forecasts; project cash flow management.

•  Project monitoring and reporting- (periodic donor reports, donor audit exercise management; action planning
• and follow up of project audit recommendations; field monitoring; capacity building for project staff and partners; project close out action plan etc.

• Monitor project fund flows, prepare calls for funds from donors as per agreed schedules and follow up with respective donors for fund remittances.

• Controlling and processing advance payments to staff, implementing partners, statutory bodies and other third parties through the online bank payment platforms, cash and cheques as may be appropriate.

• Coordinate project specific compliance and annual audit processes as per donor agreements.

• Ensure that all financial activities comply with WWF’s policies, donor requirements, and relevant laws and regulations. Lead and guide teams on project close-out financial processes for ending projects as per closeout guidelines in the donor agreements.
• Work closely with the project implementation teams to identify and report to management on risks that affect effective project delivery.

• Work with the Senior Accountant to manage the entire Project audit process. This includes both external and internal audits. Plan meetings, provide information, and gather the required documents for the auditors.
• Prepare and develop an action plan in response to audit findings in collaboration with the  Project management team.

• Work closely with the Senior Accountant and Project Manager to ensure audit recommendations are addressed timely as per agreed audit action plan.
• Hold regular training sessions for project staff and partners on financial management policies covering donor rules and relevant country laws to enable them to understand how these rules affect financial processes in the office.
• Conduct financial monitoring of partners.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Required Qualifications and Experience
A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, or a related field is required, with at least three years of progressively responsible professional experience in financial accounting, preferably in an international environment such as an NGO or donor-funded project. A full accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is an added advantage.
Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly advanced MS Excel skills, and have experience using ERP systems. Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work effectively in multicultural environments, and the capacity to establish priorities, meet tight timelines, and multitask are essential. The role requires excellent communication skills in spoken and written English, a high level of resilience, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. High ethical standards, transparency, and accountability are mandatory, along with adherence to WWF’s core values—Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? send all the required documents to recruitment@wwfuganda.org