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Project Accountant UNEPI Program Careers – Ministry of Health (MoH)
Job Title: Project Accountant
Organization: Ministry of
Health (MoH)
Health (MoH)
Project Name: Uganda
National Expanded Programme on Immunization Unit (UNEPI)
National Expanded Programme on Immunization Unit (UNEPI)
Funding Source: GAVI
Alliance
Alliance
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Assistant
Commissioner Accounts (MoH)
Commissioner Accounts (MoH)
About US:
The Government of The Republic of Uganda has received financing from
the GAVI Alliance towards the cost of the Health Systems Strengthening and
Immunization Strengthening in Uganda.
the GAVI Alliance towards the cost of the Health Systems Strengthening and
Immunization Strengthening in Uganda.
Job Summary: The Project
Accountant will be responsible for all aspects of project financial management,
administration, accounting and reporting for the grant. The incumbent will work
closely with the Fiduciary Management Agent in the execution of his duties and
responsibilities.
Accountant will be responsible for all aspects of project financial management,
administration, accounting and reporting for the grant. The incumbent will work
closely with the Fiduciary Management Agent in the execution of his duties and
responsibilities.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- The incumbent will ensure compliance with
Government laws, rules and regulations and other financial management
guidelines, and donor requirements including the Partnership Framework
Agreement; - Tasked with the preparation of project
budgets, processing of payments and accurate recording of all financial
transactions in the financial management system; - Maintain an updated advance register and
follow up to ensure that all advances to districts, MoH officials and
other sub recipients are accounted for in a timely manner; - Prepare and submit timely monthly,
quarterly and annual financial reports; - Provide support the internal, external and
any other audit reviews; - Provide administrative support to the
Project: - Performing any other duties as assigned by
the supervisor from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant should be in possession of
an Honors Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields; Commerce
(Accounting), Finance, Business Administration (Accounting) or any other
related field majoring in Accounting, a registered member of the Institute
of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (Accountants Act Section 34 (2) - Possession of a Post Graduate Diploma or a
higher qualification in the relevant field above will be an added
advantage. - At least five (5) years’ experience in the
field of Accounting / finance in: projects/ programmes, public sector and
private sector. - Extensive knowledge of the GOU laws,
procedures, rules and regulations; - Previous exposure and experience in
Financial Management in the public sector or donor funded environments. - High degree of integrity and ethical
conduct; well-developed organization, planning, interpersonal and
communication skills; - Strong skills including use of automated
financial management systems, spread sheets, word processing and presentation
skills. - Age: Between 30-40 years
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested Ugandans are encourage to hand
deliver their applications with updated Curriculum Vitae and copies of all your
academic qualification plus other relevant supporting documents to the Office
of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, P.O. Box 7272, Kampala, Uganda
deliver their applications with updated Curriculum Vitae and copies of all your
academic qualification plus other relevant supporting documents to the Office
of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, P.O. Box 7272, Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 31st March
2017 by 5:00pm
2017 by 5:00pm
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