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Job Title:   Accountant  

Organisation: Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Management Accountant/Senior Warden Accounts: Finance and Administration

About US:

Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is a semi-autonomous agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities. UWA was established in 1996 and is managed in accordance with the Wildlife Act Cap 200.

Job Summary:  The Accountant will prepare and maintain proper financial records for sound financial management

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support preparation of the annual operating plan and budget estimates in line with the strategic plan.
• Where assigned, ensure proper collection, receipting and banking of revenue
• Verify, confirm and post entries for revenue transactions
• Where assigned, manage the budget tracker to ensure compliance with the budget
• Verify adequacy and accuracy of payment requests for entry into the accounting system
• Undertake bank and ledger reconciliations including journal entries
• Compile and submit work plans and performance reports
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly staff payroll in liaison with Human Resource Unit
• Prepare schedules and file returns for statutory deductions and taxes
• Support the updating of the asset register and inventory ledgers in the accounting system
• Ensure proper filing and archiving of accounting documents
• Support the preparation of financial statements
• Prepare and maintain an up to date cashbook
• Supervise and appraise staff under him/her
• Perform any other official duties assigned by the supervisor

 




Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Possession of an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in either Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting option), Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance, Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounts Option) from a recognised University or Institution and membership to either CPA or ACCA.
• A minimum of three years of experience in Accounting from a reputable organization
• Planning, organising and coordinating
• Customer care
• Communication
• Ethics and integrity
• Concern for quality and standards
• Accountability
• Leadership and teamwork
• Time management

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their application with a detailed Curriculum Vitae bearing contacts of three (3) competent referees, a daytime telephone contact, copies of academic documents and relevant appointment letters to the address below:

Either: Email: hr-recruit@ugandawildlife.go.ug

Or:

The Executive Director

Uganda Wildlife Authority

Plot 7 Kira Road Kamwokya

P.O. Box 3530, Kampala Uganda

Hand deliver to the UWA Headquarters Central Registry.

Deadline:  10th August 2023 by 5.00 pm.

Note:

• Applicants are required to scan and attach CERTIFIED copies of the required academic documents only ie (Degree Certificates and Transcripts plus O and A level).
• Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Authority.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
• All appointments shall be subject to a probationary period of not less than six (6) months and subsequent confirmation in service will be based on satisfactory performance of the individual.

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