Job
Title: Accounts Assistant (2 Job
Placements)
Title: Accounts Assistant (2 Job
Placements)
Organization: Ministry of Health (MoH)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to:
Financial Management Specialist
Financial Management Specialist
About US:
The Government of
Uganda received financing from the International Development Association (IDA)
towards the cost of Uganda Reproductive Maternal and Child Health Service
Improvement Project implemented by the Ministry of Health. The Project
Development Objectives (PDOs) are to: (a) improve utilization of essential
health services with a focus on reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and
adolescent health services in target districts; and (b) scale-up birth and
death registration services.
Uganda received financing from the International Development Association (IDA)
towards the cost of Uganda Reproductive Maternal and Child Health Service
Improvement Project implemented by the Ministry of Health. The Project
Development Objectives (PDOs) are to: (a) improve utilization of essential
health services with a focus on reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and
adolescent health services in target districts; and (b) scale-up birth and
death registration services.
Job Summary: The Accounts Assistant will handle financial
management activities for the World Bank Projects under the Ministry in
accordance with the institutional arrangements of Government of Uganda and the
World Bank. The successful candidate will make sure that all payments are
processed in time and detailed records are maintained on financial transactions
under the Project.
management activities for the World Bank Projects under the Ministry in
accordance with the institutional arrangements of Government of Uganda and the
World Bank. The successful candidate will make sure that all payments are
processed in time and detailed records are maintained on financial transactions
under the Project.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in the day-day financial operations of the World Bank
Projects implemented by Ministry of Health. - Assist the Financial Management Specialist in compiling quarterly
and annual budgets, monitor and report on financial trends, and prepare
replenishment applications to World Bank. - Assist the Financial Management Specialist to prepare financial
statements and financial management reports in agreed time frames and in
standard formats. - Prepare quarterly, adhoc and annual financial reports.
- Ensure timely payment to service providers, and promptly report any
challenges in the payment system to the Financial Management Specialist. - Any other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Accounts Assistant job must hold a Bachelor’s
Degree in Commerce (Accounting
option), Business Administration (Accounting option), Accounting, Finance or
its equivalent from a recognized university. A post graduate Qualification
in Financial Management or related field is an added advantage. - A full member of a professional body such as ACCA, CPA or CFA or
equivalent. - Four years of practical experience in financial management or
related accounting duties in a busy public or private organization. - An exposure in the management of funds in various governmental or
private sector organizations is an added advantage. - Specific experience working with GoU /Donor funded Projects will be
an added advantage. - Computer literate in various soft-wares including accounting
packages including Navision and sun systems. - High level of interpersonal and management skills and ability to
work with teams at all levels. - High level of integrity and governance as proven by written
testimonials from previous assignments would be requirement. - Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, both oral and
written - Strong coaching and leadership skills
- Works under minimum supervision and meets strict deadlines
- Demonstrated integrity and confidentiality in handling public
matters/resources - Computer knowledge and skills in MS Word, Ms Excel and
internet/email is a mandatory requirement
How to Apply:
All candidates
should send their written applications accompanied with a detailed Curriculum
Vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials and at least three competent
referees, one of whom must be from your current or previous employer should be
addressed to:
should send their written applications accompanied with a detailed Curriculum
Vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials and at least three competent
referees, one of whom must be from your current or previous employer should be
addressed to:
The Permanent
Secretary,
Secretary,
Ministry of Health,
Plot 7 Lourdel Road,
P. O. Box 7272
Kampala. Uganda
Kampala. Uganda
The applications
shall be delivered by hand or courier to:
shall be delivered by hand or courier to:
Ministry of Health,
Room D109,
Plot 7 Lourdel Road,
Kampala.
Deadline: 23rd November 2018 by 5:00pm
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