Job Title: Accountant (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Ministry of Water and Environment
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Financial Management Specialist
About Organisation:
The Ministry of Water and Environment’s Mission is to enhance quality of citizen’s life by improving access to safe water and sanitation services through infrastructure development and capacity.
Job Summary: The Accountant will support the planning and execution of financial accounting and budgeting functions of the Uganda investing in forests and protected areas of Climate Smart Development project.
The project of IFPA-CD under Government of Uganda funding component is to seek qualified competent applicants to apply for the position Of Accountant.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- To support establishment and proper maintenance of the finance and accounts in accordance with the financial rules and procedures of the government of Uganda and the World bank.
- Assist in the preparation of periodic financial reports in the standard formats) required by the donors) and submit to the national project coordinator.
- Prepare annual and periodic project budget plans and submit to the Project Accountant for approval and coordination.
- Prepare, implement and review the funding of the budgeted and actual annual cash flows and ensure adequate follow up on any matters needing clarification
- Prepare periodic statement of expenditure reports
- Liaise with other units to ensure that financial and administrative aspects are always taken into account when making technical and strategic decisions
- Support the project accountant in the facilitation of external financial audits and during all discussions / supervision visits of donors
- Contribute to the design or improvement of accounting and financial tools to be used by the communities’ managing subprojects
- Other reasonably related duties as may be assigned by the NPC
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- An honours Bachelor in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or CPA qualification will be an added advantage.
- Experience: One-year experience required from a reputable organisation.
How to Apply:
All applications must be accompanied with recent (3) passport size photographs and CVs detailing work experience, current remuneration, professional and educational qualifications. Applicants must also include contact details (telephone and email) of three (3) referees.
Applications should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water and Environment, Old Port Bell Road, Luzira P.O Box, 20026, Kampala and should be delivered to the Ministry Headquarters or sent by email to [email protected]
Deadline: 31st July, 2024
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