Accountant Jobs at Kampala Area Federation of Communities in Uganda

Job Title: Federation Accountant

Kampala Area Federation of Communities (KAFOC) is a registered Non Governmental Umbrella Organization whose affiliates are registered Community Based Organizations that include Nakulabye Family Helper Project (Nakulabye Community) in Kampala District – Rubaga Division; Mbuya and Bbiina Family Helper Projects (Communities) in Kampala District -Nakawa Division and Kireka Family Helper Project (Kireka Community) in Wakiso District – Kira Sub County. Through its affiliates KAFOC’s mission is to work with Children, their Families and Commui ities to fight Child poverty in all its manifestations including deprivation, exclusion and vulnerability. Kampala Area Federation of Communities (KAFOC) main funder is ChildFund International – Uganda. Kampala Area Federation of Communities invites applications from suitable and qualified Ugandans to fill the following exciting vacant positions at its secretariat and Community Offices.

Federation Accountant [1 Position]

Accountability and Reporting; The position holder will report to the Finance and Administration Officer

Finance and Administration Committee of KAFOC.

Location & Base: KAFOC secretariat Office with frequent work movement to the Communities above.

Key Result Areas:

1.    Management and oversight on Federation financial resources

2.    Federation Assets over sight and management.

3.    Payroll management.

4.    Financial reporting,

5.    Ensuring proper accountability.

6.    Supervision of line reports.

7.    Grants management.

Job requirement;

•    A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting), Business Administration (Accounting) or any other Finance management related field with a relevant experience.

•    Partial professional qualification in ACCA or CPA is an added advantage

•    Practical computer skills and experience with any accounting software is desirable

•    Excellent reporting skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.

•    Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

•    Ability to work under pressure.

•    Highly flexible and able to work beyond normal working hours, as need arises.

•    Demonstrable team work.

•    High level of personal integrity, honesty and accountability

•    Ability to pay attention to details.

•    Able to work under minimal supervision.

•    Previous experience in NGO setting.

How to Apply:
Interested applicants should submit their applications including detailed CV, 3 referees and Certified photocopies of their relevant academic and professional documents addressed to;



The Chairperson Executive Committee ,

Kampala Area Federation of Communities (KAFOC)

P.O Box 22158, Kampala



or Hand Delivered to:

 KAFOC Secretariat

Plot 9Mudeka Road

Kiswa Zone, Bugolobi

Deadline: 6th July 2012