Chief Accountant Jobs – Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)

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Job Title:  Chief Accountant

Organisation: Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)

Duty Station: Lubowa, Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Finance Manager

 

About Organisation:

The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is an indigenous medical organization that was established in 1991 as a limited liability not-for-profit Joint-venture between the Uganda Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Defense and Makerere University Medical School (now Makerere University College of Health Sciences). JCRC is located on plot 101 Lubowa Hill Off Entebbe Road P.O. Box 10005 Kampala.

 

Job Summary:   JCRC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Accountant to oversee financial operations, ensures accurate reporting, compliance with standards and regulations, supports budget formulation, and implements financial policies. The successful candidate will enhance financial control, provide strategic advice, and lead the accounting team for operational efficiency.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Review the general ledger to ensure accurate posting of records and prepare management accounts for monthly financial performance analysis.
  • Manage transactions with financial institutions, particularly JCRC bank accounts.
  • Regularly review bank reconciliations for all JCRC accounts.
  • Prepare cash flow projections and advise management on organizational cash flow.
  • Prepare JCRC’s annual and project budgets.
  • Manage indirect costs and project-rechargeable expenses.
  • Support the timely preparation of periodical donor reports.
  • Review quarterly revenue and expenditure reports from senior accountants for financial reporting purposes.
  • Ensure periodical creditor and receivable reconciliations are done and reported on time.
  • Maintain the fixed asset register and prepare annual asset reports for management.
  • Collaborate with internal and external auditors during audit processes, providing documentation and explanations as needed.





Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree with a bias in Accounting from a recognized university.
  • Must possess full membership to professional accounting bodies such as ACCA or CPA.
  • Masters degree in a related field is an added advantage.
  • Must posses a Credit in Mathematics and English at O level.
  • At least 5 years of progressive and professional accounting experience, with a minimum of 2 years as a Senior Accountant or Chief Accountant in a large organization.
  • Strong knowledge of general fund accounting, internal control systems, and grant management.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement financial procedures and controls to ensure organizational compliance and efficiency.

Competence Requirements:

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial reporting and analysis.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (Advanced knowledge of Navision ERP is a strong advantage).
  • Ability to lead and inspire teams, fostering a collaborative and efficient working environment.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Key Attributes:

  • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-department collaboration.
  • Commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards and financial integrity.

 

How to Apply:

All applications should be addressed to The Head Human Resource at the Joint Clinical Research Centre via jobs@jcrc.org.ug Applicants are STRICTLY advised to apply only with a cover letter, CV and academic documents) combined in one PDF document labelled with the applicant name not exceeding 10 pages, quoting clearly the Position only in the subject line i.e. Chief Accountant

 

Deadline: 8th November, 2024 at 5:00pm

 

NB:

  • Failure to follow the application procedure will lead to automatic disqualification
  • JCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Any attempts of influencing the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification.

 

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Date Posted 2024-10-30T09:08
Valid Through 2024-11-08T17:00
Employment Type FULL_TIME
Hiring Organization Joint Clinical Research Centre
Job Location Kampala, Kampala, Kampala , 0256, Uganda

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