Finance & Accounting Coordinator

Job Title: Finance & Accounting Coordinator 

Reports To: Director of Finance & Accounting 

Direct Reports: Office Assistant 

Location: Kampala, Uganda 

Status: 1-Year Fixed-Term Contract 

Position Overview:   

 

The Finance & Accounting Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the financial integrity and operational effectiveness of Water for Good’s programs in Uganda. This position works closely with local teams to manage finance, accounting, and administrative operations. This is a one-year contract position based in Kampala, Uganda. The role also helps manage the accounts for Water for Good’s Technical Assistance projects, which offer our water, sanitation, and hygiene expertise as a service to partner organizations.  

 

Areas of Responsibility 

Uganda 

• Complete a timely and accurate monthly accounting close in the accounting system. 

• Prepare financial reporting and analysis for program and country management teams. 

• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and cash flow plans for the country. 

• Prepare and process payments, including payroll and benefits, accurately and on time, and perform bank reconciliations and day-to-day banking operations. 

• Prepare URA filings (PAYE, WHT, VAT) and NSSF remittances on time 

• Follow and support internal controls and keep supporting documentation current. 

• Lead audit preparation, coordination with the auditors, and follow-up on findings. 

• Supervise the Office Assistant and oversee office administration, logistics, and records, delegating routine tasks. 

 

Technical Assistance Project Accounts 

• Set up and maintain separate project ledgers, cost centers, and budgets in the accounting system for each Technical Assistance engagement. 

• Record, code, and reconcile project transactions, including multi-currency transactions; review supporting documents for completeness and allowability under each client or donor agreement. 

• Prepare monthly project financial reports, budget-versus-actual analysis, and forecasts for Technical Assistance project managers. 

• Prepare invoices, financial reports, and supporting schedules for clients and donors; track amounts billed and cash received against each agreement. 

• Monitor spending against approved budgets and flag variances, cost overruns, and compliance risks early. 

• Support client and donor audits, financial reviews, and information requests for Technical Assistance projects. 

• Coordinate with the Technical Assistance team and the global finance team so project accounts follow Water for Good’s policies and the terms of each agreement. 

 

Work Experience & Qualifications:  

Required Qualifications:  

• Passion for Water for Good’s mission of transforming lives through sustainable access to safe water, as well as improved sanitation and hygiene, in places that need it most 

• At least 5 years of accounting experience, including full-cycle monthly close, with experience guiding junior staff 

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and at least one accounting software (Microsoft Business Central, Oracle NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage, etc.)  

• Accounting degree or internationally recognized accounting certification (ACCA, CGMA, CPA, etc.) 

• Working knowledge of IFRS and donor financial reporting requirements 

• Deliver accurate work on schedule, with documented reconciliations 

• Experience with donor-funded project accounting and grant financial reporting 

• Legal authorization to live and work in Uganda