Job Title: Accountant
Organisation: Ministry
of Local Government
of Local Government
Funding Source: International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Project Name: Project
for Restoration of Livelihoods in the Northern Region (PRELNOR)
for Restoration of Livelihoods in the Northern Region (PRELNOR)
Duty Station: Gulu,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to:
Financial Controller
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.
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.
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: The
Accountant will have the following responsibilities/duties:
Accountant will have the following responsibilities/duties:
- Review all accounting entries, Confirm accuracy of additions and all
other data on 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 implementers 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 Review eligibility of expenditure in accordance with the
financing agreement - Prepare “Red flag” reports on non-compliant implementing
partners - Report on the operation of internal control system including budget
controls and report any deviations Approve Petty Cash PVs - Prepare Bank Reconciliation statements, and make clear
recommendations to resolve Reconciliation Items 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. - Review external auditor’s reports (Audit Opinions and management
letters), including any qualifications and whether any concerns raised by
auditors have been adequately addressed. - Review reports of IFAD/GoU supervision or review missions and
follow-up on the implementation of agreed to actions. - 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 - y 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 and accounting manuals of
the Districts in terms of their adequacy for project activities, and
correspondence between actual and documented procedures. - Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a full CPA or ACCA and a Bachelor’s
degree in accounting. - A minimum of five years of relevant work experience and skills
- Knowledge of work planning, budgeting and reporting
- Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
- Strong writing, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
- Computer-literate including accounting packages and well-versed in
the use of Excel. Word and basic data base set-ups.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should send their applications accompanied
with detailed curriculum vitae, 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
qualified and interested candidates should send their applications accompanied
with detailed curriculum vitae, 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
Deadline: 7th September 2018
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