20 Project Cost Accountant Job Opportunities – National Housing and Construction Company Limited (NHCC)

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Job Title: Project Cost Accountant (20 Job Opportunities)

Organisation: National Housing and Construction Company Limited (NHCC)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

 

About US:

National Housing and Construction Company Limited (NHCC) was founded in 1964 and is a Ugandan construction and real estate management company, partly owned by the Uganda Government. The Company’s mandate is to increase the housing stock in the country, rehabilitate the housing industry and encourage Ugandans to own homes in an organized environment.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage the project operating budget, and monitor project cost performance. Specifically;

  • Create project accounts in the NHCC accounting system
  • Maintain project-related records, including contracts and change orders
  • Advise the CFO on the transfer of expenses into and out of project-related accounts
  • Review and approve supplier invoices related to a project
  • Review and approve staff time sheets for work related to a project.
  • Review and recommend for approval overhead charges to be applied to a project
  • Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to management
  • Report to management regarding the remaining funding available for projects
  • Close out project accounts upon project completion
  • Create and submit reports and tax returns related to projects
  • Compile project information for internal and external auditors, as required
  • Coordinate Stores Management processes and control including operationalization of systems that ensures efficient management and monitoring of an up-to-date inventory acquisition, distribution, storage and maintenance of all NHCCL’s property and supplies





Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The ideal applicant must hold a Degree in Commerce, Business Administration (Accounting), Business Finance, or a closely related and relevant discipline from a recognized University/Institution
  • Level two/Intermediate stage of Part Professional Accounting qualification of an internationally recognized Accountancy Institution, such as ACCA, CPA (K or U), as a Must.
  • Good knowledge and skills in application of Finance & Accounting-related Software and MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and related packages, is essential.
  • Possession of a Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management, or Business Management, from recognized Institution shall be an added advantage.
  • Relevant working experience of 3 (three) years as a Project & Cost Accountant, or in a similar position, in a large and reputable organization, preferably a vibrant commercial organization, or a civil works Company, or an Investment Company.

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates should send applications indicating the position being applied for and accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of Academic certificates, evidence of relevant working experience & contacts of three (3) Professional referees should be addressed and delivered to;

 

The Chief Human Resource Officer,

National Housing & Construction Company Limited,

Plot 5, 7th Street,

Industrial Area,

P.O. BOX 659,

Kampala, Uganda

 

Or

 

Submit an online Email application to: info@nhcc.co.ug.  (All applications via email must be sent as one document not more than 10 MBs)

 

Deadline: Thursday 14th April 2022 by 4:30PM

 

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