Grant Accountant at World Vision

Yumbe, Yumbe, Uganda -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Reporting, Budget Management, Audit, Internal Controls, Invoice Management, Compliance, Capacity Building, Accounting Principles, Documentation, Communication, Teamwork, Problem Solving, MS Excel, MS Word, SUN Accounting System, Christian Faith

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories! Key Responsibilities: Reports to: Food and Cash Assistance Manager Key Result Areas: Financial Reporting Prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual program financial reports to different donors, follow-ups and maintain donors’ relationships. Build capacity of partners in providing accountabilities. Support in preparation of other project reports and budgets. Review & post shared costs and ineligible cost reversals to the grant through passing of JVs and CAL. Compliance in support documentation as per donor requirement. Budget Management Review program expenditures to ensure proper documentation, coding, donor requirements and WV financial policies compliances, budget availability and initiate any necessary corrections or adjustments. Mange Project costs with acceptable budget variance of 5/-5 Conduct monthly reconciliation of budget with actual expenses for corrective actions. Make budget adjustments/revision done as and when required by management Carry out period PBAS reconciliation against SO Match commitments every Month Produce fully coded project budget as per FLA Approval for monitoring spending Initiate and implement ways of ensuring value for money with CPs through budget forecasts Consolidate the program costed work plans into the cash flow template for uploading. Audit and Internal Controls Prepare grants for audits, review and assist in the implementation of program and financial audit recommendations with a view of providing adequate implementation plan to ensure recommendations are implemented on timely basis. Prepare and revise program budgets and cash flows in line with donor requirements, financial policies and procedures and advise management concerning appropriate actions to be taken in order to achieve set objectives in line with donor requirements Timely of retrieve all required documents for audit. Timely implementation of audit recommendation Implement the management action plans. Ensure compliance to statutory deductions, WHT, VAT trough reviews. Manage and prepare Funding gap reconciliation through reviewing PYBAs reconciliation. Review VI’s, requests and payments for completeness and correctness. Quality transaction records reconciled in Bank and Cash book and managed any errors. Invoice Management Track and Prepare invoice and support documents to WFP on a monthly basis as per the WFP requirements for compliance purposes and system integration. Reconcile staff advances to minimize ageing to over 30 days. Reconcile with HIRO and maintain an updated WFP Invoice tracking table. Follow up with suppliers and PSAs for supplier payments & documentations. For effective sub-grantee implementation to manage funding gap. Work with co-partners to ensure timely submission of accountability documents for invoicing. Financial Transactions and Documents preparation and review To ascertain the transactions are within scope of project activities and comply with financial procedures. Review program expenditures to ensure proper documentation, coding, donor requirements and WV financial policies compliances, budget availability and initiate any necessary corrections or adjustments. Track payable and receivable accounts for vendors and program staff on a monthly basis and maintain them at low levels so as not to put program funds at risk. Capacity Building for Staff and Partners To be able to follow organizational systems, procedures and policies. Improvement in meeting deadlines for key duties and assignments given to Assistant Accountants. Play a supervisory role to provide guidance to Assistant accountant and PSA Follow up program staff to provide complete documentation. Review and guide program staff on accountability compliance through use of checklists. Guide and coach program staff on utilization of the systems for accountability and requests. CEFORD and Palm Corps is able to handle tax related transactions and prepare budget forecasts. Knowledge/Qualifications for the role Degree in Business Administration or Commerce-with Finance and Accounting option or Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Associate of the Chartered Institute of Certified Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent. At least 3 years of financial and grants management experience in INGO. Must possess proven knowledge of generally accepted Accounting, Principles and Internal Control Procedures. Extensive computer knowledge in MS word, MS Excel, Vision, Power point, SUN accounting System, and Access is required. Excellent spoken and written command of English. Good communication, writing, facilitation; Track record demonstrating high integrity, innovativeness, creativity, reliability and dependable. Team player, Self-motivator, able to work with limited supervision; Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities. Willing to attend and participate/lead in daily devotions and weekly Chapel services. Advert start date: 3rd January, 2026 Advert end date: 12th January, 2026. Applicant Types Accepted: Local Applicants Only Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so. As a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Learn more about our work at wvi.org. Our organisational culture reflects a "Partnership" of World Vision offices in 100 countries and 33,000+ staff working towards one vision: life in its fullness for every child. A career with World Vision is a God-given calling, and we believe that every staff member has been brought to World Vision for God’s purposes. Whether working from home, in an office, or with children and community members, we celebrate and embrace each staff member’s diverse background and talents – knowing that together, we can make a difference. Together, #WeAreWorldVision. Learn more about our culture. Our people are our greatest asset. Each staff member brings their unique experience and God-given talents to the organisation – and in return World Vision provides employees a competitive "Total Rewards" package tailored to the context in which they work. Learn more about benefits. Have questions about applying to a job with World Vision? See our Frequently Asked Questions.

Responsibilities

The Grant Accountant will prepare financial reports for donors, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with financial policies. They will also support audits and build capacity among partners.