Job Title: Accountant
Organization: Private
Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)
Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)
Project Name: Competitive
and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP)
and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP)
Funding Source: World
Bank
Bank
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: The
Financial Management Specialist (FMS)
Financial Management Specialist (FMS)
About CEDP:
The Government of Uganda has
received credit from the World Bank towards implementation of the Competitive
and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP). The project development objective
(PDO) is to improve the competitiveness of enterprises in Uganda through
supporting reforms in priority productive and service sectors geared towards a
better investment climate with particular focus on MSMEs.
received credit from the World Bank towards implementation of the Competitive
and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP). The project development objective
(PDO) is to improve the competitiveness of enterprises in Uganda through
supporting reforms in priority productive and service sectors geared towards a
better investment climate with particular focus on MSMEs.
The 5 year project comprises of
four major components and will be implemented by seven agencies. However, the
overall coordination of the Project will lie with the Private Sector Foundation
Uganda (PSFU) through a Project Coordination Unit (PCU).
four major components and will be implemented by seven agencies. However, the
overall coordination of the Project will lie with the Private Sector Foundation
Uganda (PSFU) through a Project Coordination Unit (PCU).
Job Summary: The Accountant
will support the coordination unit in day-to-day finance function activities of
budget execution, processing accounting transactions, providing updates on
project expenditure and participating in preparation of periodic financial
reports.
will support the coordination unit in day-to-day finance function activities of
budget execution, processing accounting transactions, providing updates on
project expenditure and participating in preparation of periodic financial
reports.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Carry
out analysis of payment requests and reconcile them with approved
documentation including purchase orders (LPO) and contracts. - Process
and post payment invoices into financial management system in line with
approved work plans. - Process
payments to service providers and remit statutory deduction to relevant
authorities in accordance with operating guidelines. - Generating
summary of LPO in the financial management system on monthly basis,
prepare reports on outstanding payments / obligations and extract periodic
commitment control Reports. - Updating
expenditure control cards for contractual payments and ensure no contract
over-runs - Compiling
and preparing staff payroll and remit statutory deductions to the relevant
authorities. - Reviewing
reimbursement claims submitted from the projects components and project
implementation unit and process payment in compliance with operational and
financial procedures. - Reviewing
expenditure accountability documentation for completeness, adequacy and compliance
with financial and operational guidelines. - Review
financial transactions entered into the system and generate Payment Vouchers
for documentation and filing. - Preparing
schedule of payments approved by FMS indicating period taken to complete
payment process; - Carry
out monthly bank reconciliation and prepare reconciliation statements for
review by the FMS - Actively
participate in preparation of periodic progress management reports in
accordance with GOU and donor guidelines. - Assist
in preparation of annual statutory financial reports and accounts. - Generating
expenditure reports on motor vehicle and telephone usage. - Update
CEDP stores records and the assets register as appropriate - Perform
any other duties as will be assigned from time to time
Key Performance Indicators:
- Monthly
report on outstanding invoices and payments to service providers - Maintained
filling system of payment documentation. - Updated
advance register & listing of accountability from components - Monthly
bank reconciliation statements - Payroll
and update on statutory deduction returns - Monthly
expenditure reports on motor vehicle and telephone usage
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
incumbent should possess an Honors degree in Accounting or Finance,
Bachelor of Commerce, Business Administration with a major in accounts; - Professional
Qualification in Accountancy (CPA or ACCA) - At
least five (5) years of Finance and Accounting experience in public sector
and at least two with donor funded project. - Computer
literacy skills with knowledge in the use of Accounting Software
Application, (e.g. Oracle Financials, Navision Microsoft Office) Knowledge
of IFMS is an added advantage. - Excellent
communication and report writing skills; - Proven
high degree of honesty, integrity and versatility. - The
applicant must be prepared to work under pressure to meet tight project
targets - Possess
excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate well with a multiplicity
of stakeholders.
How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged
to deliver their application letters, updated curriculum vita and photocopies
of academic and professional certificates to the address below.
to deliver their application letters, updated curriculum vita and photocopies
of academic and professional certificates to the address below.
Please indicate the position
being applied for on top of the envelope.
being applied for on top of the envelope.
The Project Coordinator,
Competitiveness and Enterprise
Development Project (CEDP)
Development Project (CEDP)
Private Sector Foundation
Uganda (PSFU)
Uganda (PSFU)
Plot 43, Nakasero Road,
P. O. Box 7683, Kampala-
Uganda.
Uganda.
Deadline: 1st September, 2014
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