Job Title: Accountant
Organisation: Ministry of
Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF)
Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
About MAAIF:
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) is
implementing the Vegetable Oil Development Project- Phase Two (VODP2) funded by
a loan from The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the
Government of Uganda (GoU).
implementing the Vegetable Oil Development Project- Phase Two (VODP2) funded by
a loan from The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the
Government of Uganda (GoU).
Job Summary: The accountant provide technical support
to Project Management Unit (PMU) and coordinate transfer of funds to
implementing agencies in order to carry out Vegetable Oil Development Project
Phase 2 activities. The Accountant will assist the Financial Controller in
financial management of the PMU.
to Project Management Unit (PMU) and coordinate transfer of funds to
implementing agencies in order to carry out Vegetable Oil Development Project
Phase 2 activities. The Accountant will assist the Financial Controller in
financial management of the PMU.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation of Annual Work
plans and budgets (AWPBs) - Prepare monthly reconciliations of the
bank and cashbooks. - Prepare monthly accountability schedules
of individual advances - Make appropriate accounting entries for
PMU payments in the accounting system - Receive and review accountabilities for
funds advanced to officers to carry out project activities - Carry out proper filling of all accounting
documents - Maintain an accurate fixed asset register
- Prepare payment vouchers according to the
approved AWPBs - Follow up daily payments between PMU and
MAAIF - Help in the reconciliation of the Special
Account - Assist in the preparation of monthly,
quarterly and annual financial reports - Ensure all payments and related
transactions are kept up to date on computerized accounting system
Accounting system - Perform any other duties assigned by the
supervisors
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- He / She should possess a Bachelor’s in
Accounting, Finance, Business Management or Business Administration - Qualification in professional accounting
(ACCA, CPA, etc) - Five years of accounting experience
- Working knowledge of accounting packages
and proficient in the use of spreadsheets - Strong technical accounting skills and
solid knowledge of IFRS and IPSAS - Experience with donor funded project is an
added advantage.
Personal Competencies:
- Excellent analytical skills, problem
identification and solving skills; - Demonstrable team working skills to ably
provide professional support to implementing agencies - Strong inter-personal, communication
skills, and the ability to work as part of a team, which are critical
factors in carrying out this assignment will be highly valued.
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How to Apply:
Please send your applications with a detailed CV indicating contact
addresses and details of three references should be submitted during official
working hours to: The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Agriculture, Animal
Industry and Fisheries Attn: Principal Human Resources Officer Floor 3, Legacy
Towers Plot 5, Kyadondo Road Nakasero P. O. Box 34518 Kampala, Uganda
addresses and details of three references should be submitted during official
working hours to: The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Agriculture, Animal
Industry and Fisheries Attn: Principal Human Resources Officer Floor 3, Legacy
Towers Plot 5, Kyadondo Road Nakasero P. O. Box 34518 Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 19th July 2013.
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