Country Accountant at Twaweza East Africa Uganda

Location: Kampala, Uganda
Start Date: 01 May 2026
Application Deadline: 06 March 2026

Twaweza East Africa is a regional civil society organisation working in Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya. We are seeking a competent and energetic Country Accountant to join our Uganda office.

About the Role

The Country Accountant will lead country-level financial administration, ensuring income and expenditure are managed in line with legal requirements, organisational policies, and internationally recognised reporting standards.

This role is central to maintaining financial integrity, strengthening accountability systems, and supporting sound decision-making within the Uganda office.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Oversee financial operations, including reconciliations and payment validation.
• Ensure statutory compliance and regulatory filings.
• Maintain accurate financial records within Xero and Salesforce.
• Prepare financial reports to support management decisions.
• Support audits and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Oversee asset management and effective resource utilisation.

What You’ll Bring

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA (Intermediate Level).
• At least 2 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in an NGO setting.
• Experience using accounting packages and cloud-based systems.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and integrity.

How to Apply

Please send the following to recruitment@twaweza.org by 06 March 2026:

• CV (max 4 pages)
• Cover letter
• Two writing samples
• Names and contacts of three referees

Please include your name and the position in the email subject line.

The full job description is available here.