Organization: Uganda Trypanosomiasis Control Council (UTCC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About UTCC:
The Uganda Trypanosomiasis Control Council (UTCC) was established by an Act of parliament in 1992 (Ch 211) a semi-autonomous body charged with the r , responsibility of controlling Tsetse and Trypanosomiasis in Uganda with a view of enhancing human health and agricultural production so as to contribute towards the improvement of the standard of living of Ugandans.
Job Summary: The Accountant will offer a full range of financial compliance and operational services at the institution and participate in investigations of internal control structures, accountability plus ensuring prudent, efficient and effective use of resources at COCTU.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure reliability and integrity of financial operations at COCTU and avail information on adequacy of internal controls of accounts
- J6Actively promote good use of resources and deter or detect opportunities for fraud, waste and abuse of resources
- Ensure compliance with policies, plans and procedures acceptable to Government of Uganda accounting principles, laws/acts and regulations and contract provisions
- Manage the accounts function activities to ensure the work is accurate, sufficient and in compliance with applicable standards and policies
- Build and foster good working relationship with the internal and external auditors and ethics as well as appropriate judgment, independence and direction
- Perform such other functions within the objectives and functions of UTCC.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should hold a good Bachelor’s degree of Commerce or Business Administration (Accounting option) Degree from a recognized University and below 45 years of age
- Possession of a Master’s degree in any field, ACCA, CPA or related discipline is an added advantage.
- At least five (5) years’ experience in financial services in a post with relevant qualifications in accounting in a multi-stakeholder environment of a reputable Organization or public service/institution
- Excellent analytical skills, sound judgment and collaborative working style with the capacity to work in partnership with a range of different stakeholders.
How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged to send their applications or deliver them to:
The Chairman,
Uganda Trypanosomiasis Control Council (UTCC)
Plot 76/78, Buganda Road P.O Box 16345, Wandegeya, Kampala (U)
Deadline: 30th October, 2014 by 5PM
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