Job Title: Accountant
Organisation: Ministry of Local Government
Funding Source: International Fund for Agricultural Development
(IFAD)
(IFAD)
Project Name: Project for Restoration of Livelihoods in the
Northern Region (PRELNOR)
Northern Region (PRELNOR)
Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda
Reports to: Financial Controller
About US:
The
Government of the Republic of Uganda has received a loan and a grant from the
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to finance the Project
for Restoration of Livelihoods in the Northern Region (PRELNOR), and intends to
apply some of the proceeds to recruit staff to implement the project. PRELNOR
will cover the districts of Adjumani, Agago, Amuru, Gulu, Lamwo, Kitgum, Nwoya
and Pader.
Government of the Republic of Uganda has received a loan and a grant from the
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to finance the Project
for Restoration of Livelihoods in the Northern Region (PRELNOR), and intends to
apply some of the proceeds to recruit staff to implement the project. PRELNOR
will cover the districts of Adjumani, Agago, Amuru, Gulu, Lamwo, Kitgum, Nwoya
and Pader.
About PRELNOR Project:
The
overall goal of the PRELNOR is: Increased income, food security and reduced
vulnerability of poor rural households in the project area. This will be
through increased sustainable production, productivity and climate resilience
of smallholder farmers with increased and profitable access to domestic and
export markets.
overall goal of the PRELNOR is: Increased income, food security and reduced
vulnerability of poor rural households in the project area. This will be
through increased sustainable production, productivity and climate resilience
of smallholder farmers with increased and profitable access to domestic and
export markets.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Regularly review all accounting entries,
confirm accuracy of additions and all other data on payment vouchers
(PVs), post them on the system, and stamp the PVs “paid” - Support the financial controller in the
preparation of management accounts in the form of monthly, quarterly,
semi-annual and annual reports regarding aspects of Project financial
monitoring bringing out variances and advising implemented as to the
limits of expenditure so as to manage the overall treasury/ cash flow planning
aspects of the project; - Follow-up the districts and other relevant
implementing partners for expenditure justifications - Keenly review eligibility of expenditure in
accordance with the financing agreement - Prepare and submit “Red flag” reports on non-compliant
implementing partners - Report on the operation of internal control
systems including budget controls and report any deviations - Approve petty cash PVs
- Prepare Bank Reconciliation statements, and
make clear recommendations to resolve Reconciliation Items - Review reports of IFAD/GoU supervision or
review missions and follow-up on the implementation of agreed to actions. - Support the Financial Controller in assessing
compliance with Uganda Government laws and regulations governing the
operation of the implementing Institutions including accounting standards
and the requirements for audits and financial reporting. - Keenly review External Auditor’s reports
(Audit Opinions and Management Letters), including any qualifications and
whether any concerns raised by Auditors have been adequately addressed. - Support the Financial Controller in
preparation of reports to enable the withdrawal of funds from IFAD and GoU; - Evaluate the accounting software used in
terms of its adequacy, suitability and recommend necessary changes,
upgrading or modifications to the way the systems are configured and used. - Ensure safe custody of the Project’ financial
documents - Review documented accounting procedures arid
accounting manuals of the Districts in terms of their adequacy for project
activities, and correspondence between actual and documented procedures. - Perform any other duties as assigned by the
Financial Controller.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate should possess both full
CPA or ACCA and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. - A minimum of five years of relevant work
experience and skills that include the following: - Broad working knowledge of work planning,
budgeting and reporting; - Excellent quantitative and analytical skills;
- Computer literacy skills including accounting
packages and well-versed in the use of Excel, Word and basic data base
set-ups. - Excellent writing, analytical, communication
and interpersonal skills
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications
accompanied with detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic
certificates, transcripts and testimonials including names and addresses of
three referees to: Ag. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government,
Worker’s House, 3rd Floor, P.O. Box 7037 Kampala. Uganda
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications
accompanied with detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic
certificates, transcripts and testimonials including names and addresses of
three referees to: Ag. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government,
Worker’s House, 3rd Floor, P.O. Box 7037 Kampala. Uganda
Attention:
Project Coordinator – PRELNOR
Project Coordinator – PRELNOR
Deadline: 25th April, 2016
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