Jobs at:
World Wide Fund

Vacancy title:
Project Accountant

Deadline of this Job:
not later than Monday, 12th December 2016, at 16:00hrs.

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
BACKGROUND
WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) is a conservation organization established in 1961, with over 5 Million supporters and a global network active in more than 100 countries. WWF's mission is to stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature by:

• Conserving the world’s biological diversity,
• Ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable, and
• Promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption.

Pursuant to its global mission, WWF Uganda Country Office (WWF UGO’) is seeking for an experienced and talented professional for the following position.

Project Accountant-1 position (Kampala)
To provide financial management support for projects implemented by the Uganda Country Office, including budget preparation, monitoring, financial analysis and periodic financial reporting inline with Country and WWF regulations as well as donor requirements.

Job Specifications
The job holder should have: (1) Bachelor's (honors) degree in Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration or related field with at least level 2 professional accounting qualification i.e. CPA/ACCA. (2) At least 3 years work experience in finance/accounting in a reputable organization (NGO experience will be an added advantage), good accounting and book keeping skills, knowledge of budget preparation, and financial reporting experience working with major Bi-lateral Aid agencies. (3) Proficiency in and use of accounting software's/ERP. (4) Key personal competencies: must be a team player with excellent oral, written and analytical skills. Must be detail-orientated, self motivated and able to work with multi-cultural teams.

Detailed job description can be downloaded from our website: www.panda.org/uganda .

Job application procedure
Suitable candidates should submit their cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, copies of professional/Academic documents and details of three referees to;
The Human Resources Officer
WWF Uganda Country Office
Plot 2, Sturrock Road, Kololo
P.Q. Box 8745, Kampala, Uganda.
Or send them via email to kampala@wwfuganda.org, not later than Monday, 12th December 2016, at 16:00hrs. Only short listed candidates shall be contacted for interviews.