About this role
JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT JOB PROFILE
Department: Finance, Pian Upe Landscape Programme (Space for Giants Uganda)
Direct Reports: None
Hours: Standard working week, Monday–Friday, with occasional weekend or out-of-hours support during field operations or reporting deadlines
Location: Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve, Uganda
Contract Type: Full-time
Reporting to: Finance Manager, Finance Assistant, Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve Manager
Our Core functions
Space for Giants is an international conservation organisation founded in 2011 that works across Africa to conserve the continent's most important natural landscapes for the benefit of both people and wildlife. Through long-term partnerships with governments, communities, development partners and the private sector, we support the protection, restoration and sustainable management of protected areas and their surrounding landscapes. Our work is focused on two interconnected programme areas: Landscape Protection and Human-Wildlife Coexistence. Through these programmes, we strengthen protected area governance and management, improve biodiversity conservation, support sustainable financing mechanisms, and develop practical solutions that enable people and wildlife to coexist. Collaboration is central to our approach. We work alongside national and local governments to develop and implement science-based conservation programmes that align with national priorities and deliver measurable ecological, social and economic outcomes. Combining technical expertise, strategic partnerships and innovative financing, we help secure resilient landscapes that conserve Africa's natural heritage while creating lasting benefits for neighbouring communities. To learn more, visit www.spaceforgiants.org.
Role Summary
The Junior Accountant provides day-to-day financial administration and bookkeeping support to the Pian Upe Landscape Programme, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely financial records, and supporting compliance with donor and Ugandan statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
• Process routine financial transactions, payments, receipts, and petty cash accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems, both digital and physical, in line with Space for Giants' finance policies.
• Support monthly bank reconciliations for programme accounts.
• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and donor financial reports under the supervision of the Finance Manager.
• Maintain the programme's fixed asset register and support periodic asset verification.
• Support statutory compliance, including URA tax filings, NSSF contributions, and withholding tax, under guidance from the Finance Manager.
• Assist with payroll processing and staff expense reimbursements for the Pian Upe team
• Support budget monitoring and expenditure tracking against approved project budgets
• Maintain complete and orderly supporting documentation in readiness for internal and donor audits
• Provide administrative and logistical support to the Finance function as required
• Basic procurement responsibilities
• Any other duties reasonably required, commensurate with the grade of the post
Qualifications & Training
Bachelor's or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field
Progression toward CPA (Uganda) or ACCA
Experience
At least 1–2 years' experience in a finance/account’s role
Prior experience within an NGO or donor-funded project
Experience processing payments, reconciliations, and basic bookkeeping
Experience using accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Navision)
Skills & Abilities
Strong numeracy and high attention to detail
Familiarity with donor compliance and reporting requirements
Proficient in MS Excel and standard office software
Knowledge
Basic working knowledge of Uganda tax and statutory requirements (URA, NSSF)
Knowledge of NGO / not-for-profit accounting principles
Personal Attributes & Values
High personal integrity, honesty, and discretion with confidential financial information
Demonstrated commitment to conservation and community development
Willingness to live and work in a remote, field-based location
Other Requirements
Legal right to work in Uganda
Valid driving license
Willingness to undergo a police clearance / background check
Willingness to travel to remote field locations as required
Values & Behaviours
• Integrity - handles financial information honestly, accurately and with discretion
• Accountability - takes ownership of tasks and meets deadlines, including donor reporting deadlines
• Collaboration - works constructively with programme, field and Kampala-based finance colleagues
• Respect - for local communities, culture and the conservation goals of the Pian Upe Landscape Programme
Working Conditions & Special Requirements
This is a field-based role located in Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve. The post-holder will be required to travel periodically to the Kampala country office and, occasionally, to other programme locations (e.g. SFG HQ in Kenya). Some flexibility in working hours will be required around month-end closing, donor reporting deadlines and audits.
Flexibility
This job description is a guide to the main duties and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. It may be reviewed and amended from time to time in consultation with the post-holder to reflect changes in the needs of the programme.
Equality, Diversity &
Space for Giants is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants, in line with the Uganda Employment Act 2006 and the Equal Opportunities Commission Act. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and base recruitment decisions solely on merit against the criteria in this job description and person specification.
How to Apply
Please note that only online applications will be considered. If you meet the above qualifications, skills, and experience, please apply via the provided link