About us

Good Neighbors is an international humanitarian and development Non-Governmental Organization in General Consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council. Established in 1991 in South Korea, the organization currently conducts missions around the world to improve quality of life and education standards, as well as to provide aid in areas of civil unrest or natural disaster. To develop and achieve the NGO's objectives, Good Neighbors International Uganda is seeking to recruit the following employees:

Reports to: Project Leader, Finance Coordinator

Location: Head Office

Contract: July-December 2025 (3-month probation and Renewable based on the evaluation)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Good Neighbors International Uganda is looking for a project accountant to provide technical expertise and leadership skills in Finance and Administration. The project accountant will undertake the following tasks and responsibilities:

Support for the operation

● Enforce financial controls, processes, and procedures

● Monitor daily communications and answer any queries.

● Act as a liaison for financial management and system development in consultation with the finance manager and GNIUG management.

● Coordinate financial support, accounting processes, and service delivery.

Monitor transactions

● Review and monitor all the payments at all levels

● Ensure adequate budget review before signing payment vouchers

● Ensure proper cash disbursement, vouchers, and cash receipts are accurately and timely completed for authorization before posting is made.

● Reconcile the general ledger.

Treasury and banking

● Ensure cheque books are properly handled and keep the photocopies.

● Establish control of cash registers or logs where needed.

● Review and coordinate bank reconciliations.

● Prepare payment transfers

Grants and compliances

● Consolidate and submit monthly financial reports by donor requirements.

● Analyze financial reports and provide recommendations to GNIUG management on planning.

Documentation

● Consolidate and submit a monthly financial report by donor requirements.

● Preparation and posting of journals.

● Prepare monthly reports to the country director

● Liaise with local offices to collect data promptly.

● As and when required, prepare a financial report for the management.

● Prepare project cash flow.

● Verify the suppliers, third-party providers, and clients, and file proper documentation, including receipts.

● Perform any other tasks as per the project expectations.

● Donor Report

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

▪ Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting and Finance, or other related fields.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

▪ Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level

▪ Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in Accounting and Finance.

▪ Able to perform work independently in own field of specialization, equipped with knowledge and experience of multiple disciplines.

▪ Previous work experience with international development partners, government, and non-government agencies is the most preferable.

▪ Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

▪ Experience in QuickBooks will be an added advantage.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Professionalism

• Accountability

• Continuous Improvement

• Time Management Skills and Punctuality

• Planning and Organizing

• Results Focus

• Teamwork

• Effective Communication

KEY SKILLS & ABILITIES

•  Ability to work efficiently in a multi-cultural environment with a good team spirit
• Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask under tight deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to adapt and exercise flexibility to changing situations and/or changes in strategic decisions that will result in optimal quality outcomes and results
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of office equipment with computer literacy in Microsoft Office, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Able to move away from home for long distances for organizational activities
• Skills in report writing
• High attention to detail

Terms & Conditions

• A Full-time (40 working hours per week) and subject to a six-month probationary period.
• Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience in line with Good Neighbors’ Project Staff scale.
• Final Terms and Conditions will be discussed at the contract stage.

NOTE:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

• The shortlisted candidates will be required to come with their original documents.

• Any forgery will lead to the automatic cancellation