Job Title: Project Accountant
Reporting to: Executive Director
Duty Station: Gulu City (with field travel in Gulu District)
Contract Type: Full-time
Organization: Ability Sports Africa (ASA)
Job description:
The Project Accountant is responsible for ensuring effective financial management, accountability, and compliance with donor, organizational, and statutory requirements he role supports accurate financial reporting, budget control, and transparent use o funds in line with NGO and donor standards.
Roles and responsibilities.
Project Financial Management
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in accordance with NGO accounting standards.
Prepare donor financial reports in line with funding agreements and deadlines.
Ensure proper documentation and filing of all financial transactions.
Manage petty cash and ensure accountability of advances and retirements.
Financial Reporting & Donor Compliance
• Prepare and manage cashbooks, ledgers, journals, and bank reconciliations.
Ensure compliance with donor guidelines, grant agreements, and organisational financial policies.
• Support audits and donor reviews by providing required financial documentation.
Prepare accurate and timely project financial reports for donors, management, and partners.
Prepare monthly payroll and manage staff advances and deductions.
Budgeting & Planning
- Support proposal development by preparing budgets and budget narratives.
- Participate in project grant start-up and close-out processes, including financial handovers and final reporting.
Coordination & Communication
- Work closely with the Project Manager, Procurement, and Operations teams to ensure smooth project implementation.
- Provide financial guidance to Project Managers and non-finance staff and when.
Qualification.
- Degree in Accounting or related academic qualification.
- Must possess knowledge of filing PAYEE, and Income Tax for the organization.
- Experience of 3-5 years in the field of accounting or related fields.
- Must have some experience of working in NGOs/institutions that work with vulnerable children.
- Experience of working with persons with disability
- Excellent communication and socialization skills.
NB. Interested applicants should submit the following documents as one PDF file:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Relevant academic and professional documents
Send applications to: career@abilitysportsafrica.org
Copy:
Deadline to Submit your application is 6th February 2026 at 5:00pm
OR Hand delivery at our office at Elephante Commons along Jomo Kenyatta Road
NB. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Ability Sports Africa is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women and persons with disabilities.
