Project Accountant

Job Opportunity-Project Accountant-ADRA Job Vacancies Halima12 (Halima Joseph) October 27, 2026, 1:41pm 1 Advert-Project accountant.pdf (1.5 MB) Key dates from the attached advert: Closing date: 4‘ November 2026 at 5:00pm South Sudan time Introduction: The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is a global humanitarian submit them with the relevant financial statements. Prepare monthly field impress and cash reconciliations and submit them with project financial Prepare monthly field impress and cash reconciliations and submit them with project financial reports for supervisor review. Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for all bank accounts under assigned projects and submit them to the supervisor by the 5th of the following month. statements, submitting monthly statements for review by the 10th of the following month, in line with established reporting requirements. prescribed reporting deadlines, and submit them to the supervisor for review. Ensure project financial records and reports comply with ADRA South Sudan policies, donor Attached advert: Munuki SDA ADRA Compound P.O Box 247 Juba, South Sudan JOB ADVERT Job Title: Project Accountant Bachelor Degree in Accounting or another related field. Qualification: Experience: Minimum 4 (Four) years as Accountant or similar positions, preferably in humanitarian organizations. Job Location: Juba, Roving to Lakes States, Abyei, Warrap State and Western Bar-El-Gazel Supervisor: Finance Director Closing date: 4‘ November 2026 at 5:00pm South Sudan time Introduction: The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is a global humanitarian organization of the Seventh Day Adventist Church whose Purpose is "To serve humanity so all may live as God intended". ADRA South Sudan has been actively serving the communities of South Sudan for over 35 years. ADRA South Sudan's thematic areas are health, education, food security and livelihood and emergency response. ADRA's Motto: Justice. Compassion. Love ADRA's Values: Courageous. Compassionate. Connected 2026 JOB SUMMARY: The Project Accountant will be responsible for maintaining, preparing, and reconciling accounts and other financial documents. This position requires broad understanding of basic accounting principles and excellent communication skills. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: A. Financial Documentation and Transaction Processing: Ensure that all payment vouchers are supported by the necessary requisitions, approvals, and supporting documentation in accordance with ADRA South Sudan policies and procedures. Record and post project financial transactions, including cheque payments, bank transfers, journal vouchers, and cash receipts, accurately and promptly. Ensure that financial documents are systematically maintained in hard-copy files and scanned/uploaded to the designated cloud storage system. B. Accounts Management and Reconciliation: Review, manage, and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable for assigned projects, providing monthly status reports on outstanding balances and settlements. Prepare monthly funds reconciliations between assigned projects and Administration Funds and submit them with the relevant financial statements. Prepare monthly field impress and cash reconciliations and submit them with project financial reports for supervisor review. Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for all bank accounts under assigned projects and submit them to the supervisor by the 5th of the following month. Reconcile all other clearing accounts monthly, ensuring balances are fully supported by schedules and documentation. Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities, promptly informing the line supervisor of significant issues and recommending corrective action. C. Financial Reporting and Donor Compliance: Compile, analyze, and prepare accurate monthly, annual, and project closeout financial statements, submitting monthly statements for review by the 10th of the following month, in line with established reporting requirements. Prepare donor financial reports for assigned projects in the required formats and within prescribed reporting deadlines, and submit them to the supervisor for review. Ensure project financial records and reports comply with ADRA South Sudan policies, donor requirements, and applicable statutory obligations. D. Budget Monitoring and Financial Planning: Preparation of monthly Budget. Versus Act | reports and sharing of the findings with Project Managers to support informéd decision-making, 2026 Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets to ensure activity-line variances remain within the permitted approved budget realignments. Work with Project Managers to prepare cash-flow plans and forecasts for assigned projects and review/update forecasts monthly. Monitor the availability of funds in project bank accounts and field locations to ensure adequate liquidity for planned activities and uninterrupted implementation. Provide supervisors with timely advice on budget forecasts, resource utilization, cash-flow requirements, and tax-related financial matters. E. Fixed Asset Management and Verification: Maintain an accurate and up-to-date fixed asset register for all assets assigned to projects under the Accountant’s responsibility. Ensure project assets are properly recorded and supported by relevant acquisition, movement, and transfer records. Conduct physical verification of all assets under assigned projects at least once annually, reconcile results with the register, and report and follow up discrepancies. F. Statutory Compliance and Financial Clearances: Prepare and submit applicable statutory payments and returns, including taxes, social security contributions, and gratuity obligations, by the 15th of the following month or the applicable statutory deadline, whichever is earlier. Coordinate and process financial clearances for Administration and project-related transactions, ensuring outstanding financial obligations are properly accounted for and documented. G. Coordination and Other Responsibilities: Work closely with Project Managers, supervisors, and relevant departments on financial planning, budget monitoring, cash-flow management, and project implementation. Communicate financial issues, reporting deadlines, funding gaps, and potential risks promptly to supervisors and project teams. Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor or Administration that are consistent with the position's responsibilities, professional competence, and level of expertise. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS: e Transaction posting and financial recording management. e Receivables and accounts payable management e Verification of fix assets e Digital and hardcopy filling e Field impress and cash reconciliation e Bank reconciliations e Donor financial reporting e Cashflow preparation and forecasting ——< & rN e Funds liquidity \*| 2026 e Budget and actual reporting e Accurate and timely posting. e Accurate assignments of accounts in journalizing. e Accurate and timely reporting. e Deadlines met for monthly, annual, quarterly and closeout financial reports to donors. e Ontime and consistent attendance record. e Pipeline prepared quarterly e Nil cases of drained project funds (Bank Accounts) REQUIREMENT COMPETENCIES: e Accuracy, integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail. e Knowledge of accounting procedures, internal controls, reconciliations, and financial reporting. e Understanding of donor compliance, project budgeting, and statutory obligations. e Planning, organization, prioritization, and deadline management. e Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and risk escalation. e Communication and collaboration with Finance, Project Managers, and other departments. INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATIONS: e All applications should be emailed to jobs@adrasouthsudan.org or hand delivery to ADRA office at Munuki SDA Compound. Note: e ACV of 4 pages or less coupled with a one-page cover letter will be required. Telephone contact details will be required. e Relevant copies (NOT ORIGINALS) of certificates, testimonials and nationality e Only Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. e Due to urgency of this position, the screening of the CVs will be done on rolling bases. e Applications once submitted are NOT returnable SAFEGUARDING: ADRA South Sudan has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone's responsibility, and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, always (both during work hours and outside work hours). Familiarization with, and adherence to, Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all staff, in addition to related mandatory training. All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause. 2026