Job Title: Financial Accountant
Organization: Petroleum
Authority of Uganda (PAU)
Authority of Uganda (PAU)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
About US:
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) is a statutory body established
under Section 9 of the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act
2013, and in line with the National Oil and Gas Policy for Uganda which was
approved in 2008. The PAU’s mandate is to monitor and regulate the exploration,
development and production, together with the refining, gas conversion,
transportation and storage of petroleum in Uganda. This includes ensuring that
petroleum operations in Uganda are carried out in accordance with the relevant
laws, regulations, guidelines, statutes and in line with international best
practice for the petroleum industry.
under Section 9 of the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act
2013, and in line with the National Oil and Gas Policy for Uganda which was
approved in 2008. The PAU’s mandate is to monitor and regulate the exploration,
development and production, together with the refining, gas conversion,
transportation and storage of petroleum in Uganda. This includes ensuring that
petroleum operations in Uganda are carried out in accordance with the relevant
laws, regulations, guidelines, statutes and in line with international best
practice for the petroleum industry.
Job Summary: The Financial
Accountant will support the Petroleum Authority of Uganda by processing
payments due to authorized recipients and prepare periodical reports to
facilitate business continuity and enhance accountability
Accountant will support the Petroleum Authority of Uganda by processing
payments due to authorized recipients and prepare periodical reports to
facilitate business continuity and enhance accountability
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- The incumbent will receive, register and
face vet supplier invoices and staff claims for authenticity and validity
of the invoices/claims. - Tasked with communicating to the
Suppliers/claimants where the invoices/claims have issues for
clarification. - Process payment to staff and suppliers
- Obtain, verify and post all payments and
receipts – Vouchers, EFTs and any other relevant documents into the
accounting system. - Update and maintain all records of
transactions/documents posted on PAU account - Receive and verify refunds from staff and
issue receipts - Obtain bank statements and examine refunds
made through the banks before issuing receipts - Provide safe custody and accountability
for the all the tools and resources used – security papers, receipt books
etc. and keep a record in the registers - The jobholder will also prepare periodical
accountability reports indicating money received (refunds), all payments
made to staff and external service providers and submit to supervisor for
confirmation
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Petroleum
Authority of Uganda (PAU) Financial Accountant job opportunity must
possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration or any
other Business related degree with a specialization in either Finance or
Accounting, from a recognized University - A minimum of three years’ experience
handling financial management/accounting related job in a large
organization. - Practical exposure to the application of
financial accounting systems - Possession of professional qualification
in accounting (ACCA, CIMA, CPA (U)) is desired - Specialized Training in the Accounting
Systems Applications is an added advantage - Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to analyze large volumes of data
- High level of organization skills
- Ability to work for long hours
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Possession of an impeccable record of
integrity - Possession of prioritization skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to
apply online by clicking on the link below.
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Deadline: Friday 8th September
2017 by 11:59 pm.
2017 by 11:59 pm.
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