Latek Stay Alliance
Company Description Latek Stay Alliance Uganda is a Kampala-based umbrella organisation that coordinates a network of social entrepreneurs to reduce poverty through education, health, and income generation. We work through local member partners to build sustainable livelihoods and lasting social economic impact.
Role Description Latek Stay Alliance Uganda is seeking a dedicated and competent Accounts Assistant to provide essential support to the finance and accounting department in managing day-to-day financial operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance with financial policies, grant requirements, and organisational standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, ethical, and committed to upholding Latek’s values while high performing and contributing to sound financial systems and accountability.
Key Responsibilities.
- Work closely with the accountant to adhere to all Latek’s financial policies, procedures, and grant compliance requirements.
- Support day-to-day financial management and accountability processes.
- Assist the Accountant in planning and implementing activities to strengthen financial systems.
- Follow up on payment acknowledgments and obtain receipts from service providers.
- Maintain proper documentation and filing for all payment records.
- Maintain accounting records for the main cash book and petty cash.
- Enter financial transactions into QuickBooks Online under supervision.
- Support Latek’s partners regarding financial management and reporting.
- Review financial documents.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in a finance and accounting role.
- Experience working with QuickBooks Online is a must.
- A part professional qualification (CPA or ACCA) is an added advantage.
- Experience in an NGO or grant-funded environment is an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies.
- Strict ethical conduct in all financial tasks, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with accounting standards and grant requirements.
- Effective team collaboration.
- Clear communication of financial information.
- Responsibility and consistency in completing financial assignments, with minimal supervision, upholding high standards of precision.
- Adaptability in Financial Operations.
- Alignment with Organizational Values.
Application requirements
Interested candidates should submit:
- Cover letter/application letter.
- Curriculum vitae with at least two professional references.
- Copies of academic documents.
How to apply:
Send your application by email to Shamim.Nakasi@stay-alliance-uganda.org Cc: info@stay-alliance-uganda.org
Subject line: LATEK: Application for Accounts Assistant position.
Deadline: 8 July 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
